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<DIV>In a message dated 10/7/04 6:21:29 PM Central Daylight Time,
davidlovepianos@comcast.net writes:</DIV>
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=2>I would
opt for string seating, making sure the hammers are hard enough underneath=
and
aren’t <SPAN class=SpellE>mushing</SPAN> out in the upper area o=
f the piano,
hammer shape and fitting.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>F=
or
focus I think you need a pretty firm supporting structure of the hammer th=
at
is not too hard on the crown—iron fist in a velvet glove.<SPAN
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<DIV>David</DIV>
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<DIV>This summer I spent quite a bit of time making sure the strings an=
d
hammers are level, etc. Since this is pretty much in the capo area, I will a=
gain
make sure the strings are seated on the V bar, and on the bridges. </DI=
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<DIV>To make sure I understand you right, though, for the hammers, shou=
ld
add hardener to the shoulders, and then soften up the top? Or just harden up=
the
underneath, and leave the tops alone?</DIV>
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<DIV>Wim </DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>