Steinway upright rebuilding

[Vince Mrykalo]

> What I'm saying is, I've gained considerable humility over the years. I don't
> change a scale unless I hear a problem, am sure that the problem is not
> disguisable by voicing, am sure that I know that I won't be giving up one
> thing to get another, am sure I can predict the outcome, and am sure that the
> customer won't consider this an inappropriate change in the authenticity of
> the design or of a historical instrument.
>
> About hammers: the old hammers were light, soft, and juiced with shellac.
> These were capable of a wonderful sound, and the easiest way to get a similar
> sound is to use a similar hammer and voicing style. You might also talk to
> Dale Erwin about Isaac hammers, which, if you are comfortable with light
> juicing, have a very resilient core to maintain sustain. Hammers with a
> stiffer core tend to sound dead on this instrument.
>
> Good luck,
> Bob Davis

Well put, Bob.

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