[pianotech] Hammer selection for 1914, Mason Hamlin AA

[David Stanwood]

Hi Randy,

Ratio with new parts is apt to be sixish.  Try some sample hammer 
weights with the new parts and see how it weighs off.  1/2  to 1/4 
medium would be a good level to start with and representative of the 
hammers of that time.

Refer to: http://www.stanwoodpiano.com/SW-HWstandards4.pdf

David Stanwood

>Hi Guys,
>With the new felt out there and new hammers,  and with the geometry of
>that day, what would be a good  weight and hammer for a 1914 Mason
>Hamlin AA ? Would the new Weikert felt from Ray or the new Renners
>work? I appreciate all your suggestions, even Dale's, Jon's and Ed's:)
>My thanks in advance.

>Randy Chastain