Re voicing hammers

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On 15-mei-05, at 23:30, Ric Brekne wrote:

> Soaking hammers with lack.. for whatever reasons is bound to result in 
> a somewhat different sound. IMO, we oft times underestimate the 
> contribution to the total sound picture all the by-sounds have. The 
> slap of a hammer soaked in lacquer vs the sound of plain felt,  the 
> sound of hard cushions vs resilient ones vs soft ones, the sounds of 
> the shanks... all play in.  I dont really know for sure what causes 
> the difference, I just know my own ears like hammers that are needled 
> well, and perhaps slightly touched in the extremes with some additive.

I totally agree with you Ricardo. With the exception of Dale's  method 
(applying as little as possible and only when needed) I am absolutely 
against applying any hardener in a quality hammer.
And if it is not a quality hammer, well heck... I would not even bother 
at all.

friendly greetings
from
André Oorebeek

www.concertpianoservice.nl

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