More on hearing protection

[John M. Formsma]

Avery,

 

I don't know if you've read the entire thread, but the whole point I'm
trying to make is that it's not necessary to pound to get stability. I only
mentioned pounding after using the shank to deflect the string for those
pounders who might not think it works. No, I don't recommend pounding at
all, but it's an extreme example to verify the effectiveness of using the
hammer shank. Once that is verified, we can be comfortable in a method that
is better for the hammers, the piano, and for us!

 

I've known for years that stability can be achieved without pounding, using
a firm blow only as a test blow. Now, I'm convinced I can even leave off the
firm blows. (For the most part.naturally, I will continue to verify the
method at least once per piano to make sure I ain't heading way off into
instability land! <g>)

 

John Formsma

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Avery
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 8:52 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: RE: More on hearing protection

 

John, 

You were talking about pounding the living daylights out of the hammers. 
Don't you think that's going to compress the felts just a "little" bit 
at the strike point? Making (eventually, anyway) for some fairly 
unpleasant, way too bright, sounds? I deal all the time with good pianos
in a VERY high usage environment, so it sounds kind of similar to me. 

Maybe I'm wrong. Been so before. But I personally don't want to treat a 
hammer that way. The students do it for me! JMO. :-D

Avery Todd
University of Houston

At 08:17 PM 6/9/2006, you wrote:



What do you mean?
 
John Formsma

<< And enjoy all the voicing you're going to have to do after doing this on
a concert instrument! :-D

Avery >> 

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