Reshaping VS new hammers - Condition etc

[Z! Reinhardt]

Reconditioned in 1965?  What are the chances that the action bushings are
teflon and not traditional felt?  Graphite and teflon -- what a mess.

Z! Reinhardt  RPT
Ann Arbor  MI
diskladame@provide.net

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Luderer" <Bluderer@sloanandcompany.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 11:16 AM
Subject: RE: Reshaping VS new hammers - Condition etc


...  I am loathe to
put ANY lubrication in the action, this in my mind is a shortcut not worth
taking.

This is a 1927 M that was reconditioned in 1965. The rest of the instrument;
soundboard, bridge and dampers are original and in excellent condition,
although some dampers are starting to wear.   The action is a tad worn, but
not in need of an overhaul, its the hammers that are close to shot.