Hi Avery, I'm sorry, I was in a not-so-clear-way actually referring to 2 different aspects. I'm sure the hammer is the largest part of the punchy and bright equation. Keep in mind I don't mean to suggest I've done extensive testing on the matter, I only started seriously considering these things since I bought my older S&S L and noticed it is prettier than new ones (and the other old L's I've played are pretty also!). I also don't mean to suggest that newer pianos can't have a pretty sound, but there's just something about some of these older ones, for whatever reason. - John > But doesn't that have more to do with the hammers and/or voicing > (bright & punchy) than with the board? > > Avery
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