In a message dated 09/06/03 8:48:38 PM, daverpt@wi.rr.com writes: << I know the condition of the hammers was allowed to deteriorate before I first saw the instrument. Private home, hard player. I suspect that the simple combination of a heavy player on a small instrument with ”+ of hammer contact is the cause, and that even though the hammer shape has been corrected and is being maintained, the damage has already been done. >> David; Given the evidence I would say that you are correct and I would agree with your comment....with the possible exception of the "damage has already been done" portion. It would 'probably' be more accurate to say 'is still being done' :-) Size of instrument does play a part but not in the manner you might think. This 'hard player'/'broken strings' thingee gets progressively worse as the size of the piano goes up, especially in the bass/tenor,...or at least that is my experience. Jim Bryant (FL)
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