Wonderwand

[David ilvedson]

List,

As I reported previously my Wonderwand broke at the tip and 
today I was forced back to my Yamaha hammer, actually I had to 
use the gooseneck yesterday from my string repair kit. Lo and 
behold I rediscovered my hammer control which had mysteriouly 
disappeared when I went to the Wonderwand (no offense intended). 
Some time ago I was developing muscle pain in my forarm and 
tried the balltype hammer in hopes of relief.  The relief came 
and I have had little arm problems lately.  So today I'm back to 
the Yamaha hammer.  I remember Newton? complaining about the 
Wonderwand flexing too much for him, some time back.  Well I 
think that is what I just de-experienced...I think my good 
Yamaha hammer is NOT flexing and my tuning technique felt great! 
Problem is I also had some lower arm discomfort at the end of 
the day...What I need is a regular hammer with a ball?

Any imput is appreciated...


David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net