Hi Dale, If that's the case then I would say the tension is outstanding! I've only had a few sets of hammers over the years with that much tension and they were some of the best sounding hammers I've ever used.... Looking forward to trying a set.... thanks, David > Hi David > This what Ray posted the other day when he cut these open. > The other picture of the felt cut thru the strike point was done >right before I took this shot. > Good qustion & thanks for asking. > Dale > > >Hi Guys, > >I like your model Starr, can we bring her to the conventions? You >should probably send the set back and get what money they will give. > >You guys know how I like to cut open hammers to gauge how much >stretch the felt has. When I cut the first bass and it opens up >immediately to 5/8", that is a pretty good indication of good >tension in that set. I cut open the first bass on a Weickert that is >going to Jude Revely, and it opened up 15/16"! Within 30 minutes it >was at 1.25". Love this felt! > >Ray
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