Hammers for SD-10

[Elwood Doss, Jr.]

Thanks, Avrey; you are right about the late Newton's post--and it is helpful.  I've had several replies suggesting the Isaac hammers.
Elwood

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Avery Todd" <atodd@UH.EDU>
To: "College and University Technicians" <caut@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 8:56 AM
Subject: Re: Hammers for SD-10


> 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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