As long as we are on the subject matter of voicing critical instruments in critical situations it might be good to get into the rest of tone building. Phil mentions some sense of distortion at FFF below and of course its possible that this has really nothing to do with needling hammers..... so.... by way of example maybe you all can offer some good advice to the following problem as well. I have a Steinway C that has been functioning very well indeed in a concert location at the University of Bergen and now its been moved into a studio like room for use as an instructors instrument and recording instrument. The acoustics are of course different, but when recorded this instrument yields a host of string noises that are not at all evident when siting with the instrument either playing or working on it. After listening to the tape there are several very shortlived but obnoxious sounds right at the attack instant on very loud play that need to be worked out. Some might be phasing problems, some outright string buzz... perhaps a bit of just about anything you can name. Any suggestions as to how to go about cleaning up this pianos tone so that even the most sensitive recording situation is satisfied would be most appreciated... and might give Phil a few good pointers at the same time. Thanks in advance RicB > Phil Bondi 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) >> >> _______________________________________________ >> pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >> > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >
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