Carl, >From the picture, I'd say you have enough "meat" on the tails to "grind" them in the proper way. Currently, I have a Bechstein grand on the bench, that has all of the checks angled for the hammer tails. Seems to work just fine.<G> As the Bechstein has the traditional European moulding/tail, it is not possible to re-shape them, without adding something to the inside, (cove), of the tail(s). I've done that, but it's a pain in the rump! (A client that INSISTED on Renner hammers on his NY S&S. mumble mumble as well.)(This was Pre-Renner Blues.) Best Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Captain, Tool Police Squares Are I
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