David, I know that this difference in manufacturer used to exist. This was supposed to have changed to be Renner exclusively when Abel was not able (sorry) to generate sufficient production. I do agree that my preference was for the Abel hammer, for the same reasons. It is reasonable to remember, however, that this may well be a U.S. prejudice, based in difference in North American practice. Further, in the bad old days, Renner used to have over 400 different hammer styles available. Nowdays, we seem to have lost a certain apprreciation for subtle differences in tone. Best. Horace At 10:27 AM 6/19/97 -0500, you wrote: >>From: Horace Greeley <hgreeley@leland.Stanford.EDU> >>Subject: Re: Hamburg Steinway Hammers >> >>David, >> >>Yes, the real thing is from Renner. >> >>However, it is not the same as other hammers made by Renner for other >>consumption. >> >>Like Bösendorfer, Steinway's hammers from Renner are made to exclusive >>specifications. > >According to Michael Mohr the Hamburg hammers may be made by either Abel or >Renner. >My experience is that the Abel made Steinway hammer is a little softer and >may even require a little hardening. I prefer this. > >Bob Marinelli was on a tour of the Abel and Renner factories. He noted that >the tempurature settings on the hammer presses was 200 degrees at Abel and >300 degrees at Renner. > >David C. Stanwood > > > Horace Greeley Stanford University email: hgreeley@leland.stanford.edu voice mail: 415.725.9062 LiNCS help line: 415.725.4627
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