hammer traveling...

[Charly Tuner]

I guess I'll just have to wait 'n see. PArts DO wear out, some faster than 
others; take tires-I used to sell 'em, and we ALL knew/know that the cheaper 
ones wear out FASTER...the dealer WANTS them to so they can snag ya for 
another sale, same with brake pads. I'm sure YAmaha uses the parts they feel 
will give the best performance AND longevity.
I prefer the monofilament because it's rigid enough to not mash down when 
inserting it into the small hole, but flexible and non-abrasive as well. 
Maybe I should sound sooo gung-ho about this method, but time will tell, and 
MY piano will be the "Guinea pig">


>From: Ron Nossaman <RNossaman@KSCABLE.com>
>Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
>To: pianotech@ptg.org
>Subject: RE: hammer traveling...
>Date: Wed, 07 Jun 2000 08:55:39 -0500
>
> >monofilament, and it's actually 15 lb, Not 50 as stated earlier. The fix 
>is
> >definitely permanent, and yes, the hole can easily be re-drilled if 
>needed,
> >but not likely.
> >Terry
>
>Permanent? I think I can guarantee that the manufacturer can buy
>monofilament cheaper than braided dacron, silk, polyester, or anything else
>you could name. If monofilament is better, and cheaper, isn't that what
>would have been there in the first place? I would think supply house silk
>cord, silk suture, or even dacron casting line would be more abrasion
>resistant, and would outlast monofilament 10 to 1.
>
>Just a thought.
>
>Ron N

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