---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Andrew It sounds like you've got a grip on it. I will say though initial filing of hammers create a better sound when pointed up to a nicely defined strike point. The the tone will improve & focus better if this is done. If this has been done Then go to string mating then to fine paper( 320) & ironing . If you still need a bit more attack then Try some 10 to 1 lacquer & acetone right on top of the hammer to balance the harmonic structure . Use only 4 to 6 drops & call it good. I call this break in fluid. So muich of the sound we associate with attack is caused by the very top 1 mm or so of felt right on top of the hammer so there is no need witht he Ronsen hammer in most case to hose it down with solutions. Dale Erwin Dale, I didn't have time Friday to finish assessing the problem. I'll be looking at hammer-string mating (string levelling etc.), terminations, bridge pin seating (bridges weren't replaced), dampers (overextended felt possible but didn't look like it) etc. I presumed cupping because several middle unisons are different then the outside unisons. Again, other possible issues have to be eliminated before going to hammer voicing. There is very good sustain in the high treble. I'm caught between tuning the attack phase or tuning the sustain because it is so long. By the way, the hanging job looks great, better alignment and travel then I've seen on some makes. Regulation much better than I've seen from some stores. The case is exquisite minus a gash thanks to the delivery guy. The plate is beautifully detailed etc. Decal on the soundboard looks original. Neat coils on the stringing job and so on. The customer and I are very happy. The grunt work is done and now I'm busy dialing the piano in. Can buy that too, I understand, but I've got to justify markup to myself. ;-) Andrew ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/ab/a1/41/e2/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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