Voicing the CFlll

[Roger Jolly]

Hi Phil,
                 Leave the steam and laquer at home.  Lift the strings, and 
fit the hammers to the strings before you do any thing.
Make sure the key frame is well bedded, and the regulation is in good shape.

Then voice the hard way <G>

Regards Roger


At 09:42 PM 3/11/2004, you wrote:
>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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