List I have a S&S model B #333566 (1951) that had new hammers about 3 years ago. The teacher using this piano then had a very heavy touch and loved the resistance he got when playing. However, a different teacher is now using this piano, and she is complaining about how stiff it is, especially for her students. The down-weight is well over 60 grams. Unfortunately, I do not have in front of me the up-weight figures. One of my questions is: would the new hammers have that much more mass than the origianls to create that much resistance. They are Steinway hammers. I have no idea what the original hammers were like. We have regulated the action, used teflon powder on the sliding parts, etc., but will we need to remove a lot of hammer felt to get the weight down? Clarence Zeches
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