Hammer choices for 1906 Steinway K

[Robin Stevens]

 Peter, I've sent three sets of Hammers directly to ABEL and was very
pleased with the recovering service they provide. For the many hours time
saved by getting them recovered by ABEL the cost is not that much dearer
than buying heads.
You have to apply to get a account with them, but as long as you are a self
employed tuner, no problems.

Regards
Robin Stevens ARPT
South Australia


-------Original Message-------
 
From: Peter Simcich
Date: 06/23/06 03:40:28
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Hammer choices for 1906 Steinway K
 
Hi, all
 
I have a Steinway model K whose hammers I need to replace. I'm unsure as to
what hammers to purchase, Abel, Rosen or Imadegawa. I assume Abel or Rosen
are superior (though I read a post on this list which said that the
Imadegawa's were the best, I suspect that may not be a majority view). As my
experience is limited, I am intrigued by (but skeptical of) the Pianotek
statement concerning the Abel hammers that "most technicians report little
or no work after finishing". Anything contributing to ease of installation
is helpful (i.e. I will buy pre-bored hammers)
 
Thanks for any help- I am definitely in over my head - however, I've already
restored 3 oldsters and don't want to "waste" any more time on worn out,
giveaway pianos. Bought this piano for $500 - ribbon mahogany case painted a
nice deep green - restored the case nicely (not exactly perfect, though). I
know that's a backwards approach, but....hard to live with that green!
 
 
Thanks,
 
Peter S.
 
 
 
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