"Hammer Technique"; ddf Q

Delwin D Fandrich pianobuilders@olynet.com
Sun, 06 Dec 1998 08:28:47 -0800



Tom Cole wrote:

> Ken,
>
> In view of the above, I think that using felt to create friction is a
> bad idea and steel or cast iron bearing surfaces are better. Del, is
> this why you're not in favor of felt in contact with strings?

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One of the reasons.  Any time felt is in constant contact with steel there is an
opportunity for corrosion.  If the felt is not necessary -- or actually
undesirable -- why put it there?  Especially when the alternative designs work so
much better.  Both mechanically and acoustically.

Del





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