Hi Richard, First, if you ruin a set of hammers, so what, they are replaceable. I would suggest first steam voicing them and if the result is really bad then put a set of Abels on those shanks. Careful boring and little regulation would be needed. I _was_ enamored of Melody and was not real happy with the super bright and very LOUD tone of this piano in such a small room. If you wish I will come back and steam voice, change and wow her and her hammers. There is nothing like experience to give one perspective. Hanging hammers is no great deal once you have done one or two. Give my regards to Sadie and the other ladies there. Newton
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