IMHO, any hammer that is made properly, with decent felt should take steaming just fine. In the past, the only hammers I've seen that wouldn't were on some cheapy Asian pianos, (Not Yamaha, Kawai, etc.) <G> Those puppies practically exploded when hit with steam or the alt. method, alcohol/water. Best Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Happy P.O.E.T.'s Day <G>
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