Hi all, Don't have time for full attention to this fascinating thread right now but I would like to make a quick suggestion for us right brained thinkers.... When someone says to me #1 is a 10.4g Strike Weight I really have to go to the chart to see that it's a Top Low Zone... Then it makes sense to me. I think it's easier conceptually for the discussion to talk in these terms... If you really need to know the value... go to the chart. Also notes #1 or #88 doesn't interest me or the pianist nearly so much as say notes #16, #40, or #64! Thanks and I'm so happy that hammer weights are broadly in discussions these days! Chart URL: http://www.stanwoodpiano.com/SW-HWstandards4.pdf Gotta run... David Stanwood >I was using the Renner shank as the model which is usually 1.8 grams >for the untapered and about 1.6 for the tapered. > >The answer of what will sound better is always a question but in >this case the issue being discussed was mostly about the treble >section and especially the higher treble. I think in the tenor and >bass there's more forgiveness. > <snip>
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