High quality?

[JIMRPT@aol.com]

In a message dated 25/01/03 6:22:43 PM, swiftspiano@hotmail.com writes:

<< OK.  What I have is a Baldwin Hamilton 5'2" that was built in the 20s. 
........................................... she will be getting the parts at 
cost and the 
labor will be at a reduced rate and done during my spare time. So, will the 
expensive parts make the piano sound better or will it just be a waste of 
money?
 >>

Ned;
 This thingee seems like it is worth the extra, small, expense of "quality". 
The Mapes strings would not be a bad choice though there are more expensive 
("quality") strings out there. If you are going to get into rescaling the 
thingee then you might consider the 'alternative' strings.
 As for the hammers..... Abel lights or Renner lights would be a good fit and 
though they are "quality" hammers they are not out of line with competitor's 
product pricing.
 Other's mileage will vary but this is my take.
Jim Bryant (FL)