Worn Hammers

[Richard Brekne]

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Sounds to me like the piano needs quite a bit more then just a new set
of hammers. What does your local RPT(s) have to say ? A first hand look
is always a very good idea.

As to replacing flanges and shanks along with hammers, that also depends
on their condition. Worn hammers to the degree you mention have of
course a negative impact on touch and tone, but also indicate that much
else has been neglected.

Cheers
RicB

MARY TANGUAY wrote:

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> "mary.tanguay" <mary.tanguay@SNET.Net> wrote:
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>      I am working with a customer who uses their piano for
>      teaching and recitals.I have recommended a new pinblock, new
>      strings,dampers,new shanks and flanges. What effect do worn
>      hammers (filed almost to the wood in the treble section)
>      have on touch and tone in a Steinway grand piano? When
>      replacing a set of hammers would you also replace the shanks
>      and flanges? The tuning pins have been replaced with 6/0
>      pins.The torque is from 20 inch pounds and jumping in the
>      bass to 60 inch pounds in the treble.the torque is
>      uneven. There students are advanced and require a good touch
>      and tone.I need to present this to a committee please help
>      with your coments and suggestions. Thank you
>
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Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
UiB, Bergen, Norway
mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no
http://home.broadpark.no/~rbrekne/ricmain.html


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