[CAUT] Hammer Suggestions

[Rex Roseman]

I have been asked to quote on replacing the hammers in a Steinway
Upright (45) serial 512*** that is used in a dance studio. I am seeking
advice and opinions on two things. 

 

1.       The dance studios are big new rooms lined with mirrors, windows
and cement block walls with dance floors and sheet metal roofing,
meaning that there is not a particle of sound absorption to be found.
The reverb rate is measured with a calendar. What advice can anyone give
about the best sound to try to get from the piano? I had originally
thought of a bright piercing sound that would cut through the sonic
clutter, but after talking with the accompanists, they like the fuller,
rounder sound of the new Boston 118's that are in some of the other
studios. (The Boston's' have never been voiced and are as is from the
dealer.) I am interested in hearing from anyone who has had experience
working in this type of extreme environment.

2.       Considering the information above, what brand of hammer could
be suggested for this piano. I am not keen on getting hammers from
Steinway as at a recent PTG meeting, their head tech guy said that the
upright hammers are delivered needing extensive needling to be usable.
>From my studies, I am not sure that this is best for hammers or
something that I want to commit myself to doing if there is a better
hammer out there to be had.

 

Thank you for your help.

 

Rex Roseman

University of Akron, School of Dance

 

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