[pianotech] Pearl River Voicing

[Joseph Garrett]

Rick said: 
"List , 
Client just got a 118m 44" studio with the worst most hollow and lifeless
hammers ever.
Replacing them is not an option yet, but I'm looking for direction in how
to get more out of them.
They are 90's era and very little wear."
 
Rick,
For me, I'd try either Alcohol & water or Steam to get those B-Bs softened
up a bit w/o getting carpal tunnel from stabbing the &%%$ out of them.
Surface them and then do a smoothing needle voicing. I use an electric
Hammer Iron with a reostat in line to get the thing at a "wool"
temperature. Along with that, an cheap handkerchief wetted with purified
water.
Other than that, might I suggest removing the lid and putting a real piano
under it.<G
Best,
Joe 


Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
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