abel needling technique

[Corte Swearingen]

Jason,

I tried this technique on my own Yamaha U1 and, I have to say, I didn't
notice much difference.  Maybe I should have been using a slightly thicker
needle.  The downside to this technique is that you really have to be
careful so as to not exert to much pressure sideways on the hammer/shank
assembly.  It's not as easy as it sounds.

Corte Swearingen
Chicago


                                                                                                        
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Last year I came across a Web article describing Abel's method of needling
hammers. Can someone describe the technique? I can't find it. It involves
needling into, or through, the hammer from the side instead of in from the
shoulders and crown. What do you folks think about this method?

Jason