Being a newbie I'm sure this idea isn't new, but I experimented on the hammers of my own old vertical by very lightly "brushing" the hammers with a soft (brass colored) wire brush, about the size of a large toothbrush. I followed the contour of the hammers just as if I was using a sanding paddle, and with only a few very light strokes, stopped and played each note. My piano was sounding very harsh and bright before, but now it has a very pleasing, warm tone! I was quite surprised at the result. I had used a solution of isopropyl & "snuggles" on a few of the harsher sounding hammers a while back, and that also worked well, but I like this method better. I think I may try this on some of the trade in, cheapies at the store, like this one Sherman Clay console that's brighter than a Roman Candle..almost sounds like a harsichord! A few strokes with the brush should mellow it out. Terry Peterson Los Angeles, CA Associate Member, PTG ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
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