Voicing the CFlll

[David Love]

I would not use steam, and definitely not any lacquer, on a CF III hammer. 
Those hammers respond very well to traditional methods of needling, filing,
setting the felt on a block of wood.  Distortion at FFF probably means the
hammer needs a bit more cushion in the shoulders.  Check Andre's lengthy
post of a couple days ago.  There was a lot of good information there.  

David Love
davidlovepianos@earthlink.net


> [Original Message]
> From: Phil Bondi <phil@philbondi.com>
> To: Newtonville <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 3/11/2004 7:42:34 PM
> Subject: Voicing the CFlll
>
> I have an opportunity to do some real voicing for a change on a new 
> CFlll. The instrument in question has a wonderful soul, but no real 
> voice to speak of..I know that sounds a little 'out there', but 
> hopefully you understand what I'm trying to say and can offer a little 
> insight  as to what works and what doesn't.
>
> My thinking is to go after it with a touch of steam, a little needling, 
> and some hardener(lacquer) as needed.
>
> "FFF" sounds a bit distorted to me..is that common with this instrument?
>
> Thanks as always,
>
> Phil Bondi(Fl)
>
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