[CAUT] Steinway Hammers revisited

[Phil Bondi]

Hi all. I just got done with my first set on an upright. Awhile back I 
got a discussion going about voicing them out of the box. Here is my 
assessment of my first S&S Hammer job:

-They are no where near as difficult to voice out of the box as I was 
originally led to believe.
-Granted, they were going on an upright with the original wire, but they 
sounded just fine..the client was happy.
-I got the last gallon of lacquer know to Sherwin-William in this area. 
I mixed it 4:1 thinner to lacquer..very consistent results from hammer 
to hammer.
-I won't go into the juicing process for this particular customer..let's 
just say my gut instinct was right on the money.
-From the discussions here to talking to the Steinway techs have made 
what seemed like 'the impossible dream' very real and very consistent.
-I look forward to my next Steinway Hammer Hanging/Juicing job.

The Baldwin D at the Hall where I do Concert work is in need of hammers 
- would you hang Steinway Hammers on it?

I'm giving it strong consideration, as I am also considering Ronsen's 
Wurzen felt(no experience there, just acknowledging the results I have 
heard from other techs).

Your thoughts and comments have been greatly appreciated..noted..and I 
look forward to many more.

Phil Bondi(Fl)