[CAUT] Hammer Softner follow-up

[johnsond]

Hi all-

You probably remember not too long ago some discussion about that hammer 
softener solution available from Pianotek.  Some people reported 
positive results, and I've had some good results too.  Good enough in 
fact, to risk giving it a conservative try where it really could 
matter.  Last Friday I put only 1 or 2 drops in the high shoulders of 
our newest and best S&S D that is only 3 1/2 years old, but had 
definitely been losing the warmth we once so loved over the past year.  
Monday morning my expectations were  surpassed.   Without losing volume 
at all the tone opened up and the sustain is at least double.  It's very 
noticeable.   I won't be throwing away my needles of course, but just 
wanted to share that happy result.  Anyone else tried this on a concert 
piano?  I'd be curious to know.   Who knows about the longer term 
results, but we don't get to think very long term there anyway.  

cheers~

d.