Hammers for SD-10

[Avery Todd]

Elwood,

This probably isn't any help for your question but I couldn't help
reposting it. It is so typically Newton!!!

>I love Ronson hammers on Asian pianos, they become lovely musical instruments.
>
>I like Abel's for most every other piano.
>
>I like Isaac's for high quality pianos.
>
>I don't like Renner hammers, too much work to make them sound nice.
>
>I like Asian hammers in the trash bin.
>
>My opinions and like most opinions are not suitable for human consumption.
>
>                 Newton


>Hey folks,
>I need to replace hammers on a Baldwin SD-10.  I am considering 
>either Renner Blue hammers or Baldwin replacement hammers.  The 
>Baldwin Tech said that the Baldwin hammers were wider than the 
>Renner hammers; were not Renner blues, but similar.  He mentioned 
>the weight of the hammers but was not sure what the weight was.
>
>Any thoughts?
>
>Also would you also replace the hammer shanks?  Can I get away with 
>not replacing them?  Of course, I will regulate the action.
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>Merry Christmas!
>Elwood Doss, Jr.
>University of Tennessee at Martin
>
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