Voicing, M&H new

[Richard Moody]

How new?.  If it is still  under warranty, I would call the factory. 
They might have specific details as to voicing, hardening etc. Or
they might have a policy of not using any hardener, which would be
nice to know before applying any. They might want their tech to take
a look at it before too much is done.  
	Another consideration might be to replace one hammer. The factory
should send you a few. Somethimes a lacking tone isn't in the
hammers, and if it is a new piano, this would have to be done for a
warranty claim sooner or later. 
	Even though a previous tech might have bungled the job, it becomes
your problem when you try to correct it. But if you consult the
factory, you have a pretty powerful ally.

Richard Moody  

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> From: David ilvedson <ilvey@a.crl.com>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Voicing
> Date: Friday, February 27, 1998 5:28 AM
> 
> I have recently taken on a new customer with a new Mason & 
> Hamlin Grand, Model A.  The previous technician has apparently 
> needled the hammers(Renner blue) to death and the tone is very 
> lacking.  Any suggestions as ways to bring them back up.  I have 
> lightly filed and lacquered(6 to 1) but still not much 
> improvement.  
> 
> Thanks in advance...
> 
> ilvey
> Pacifica, CA
> ilvey@a.crl.com