For what it is worth, when it comes to steaming hammers, the byword should be "Caution". Not a week ago, I got a call from a competent tech who related success with steaming hammers on several brands. Upon using it in a new YAMAHA grand, the hammers absorbed so much moisture, they began puling away from the mouldings, and the hammers were ruined. Obviously, this was not considered a warranty issue, and no amount of money will repair this technician's reputation in the eyes of his customer...er..ex-customer. I have no personal experience using steam, but if I was cautious about it in the past, I am absolutely opposed now. Besides, wouldn't you want to hear the final results of your voicing sooner than the time it would take to dry out a set of hammers? Please...be careful. Don't get steamed! Steve Peason Yamaha
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