Keep on filing or replacing worn hammers?

[Randy Dinwiddie User]

Thank you David. Well said as usual.

Randy Chastain


On 6/18/07 10:56 AM, "David Andersen" <david at davidandersenpianos.com> wrote:

> 
> On Jun 18, 2007, at 10:27 AM, Danilo Perusina wrote:
> 
>> Also, when is it absolutely necessary to put in new hammers?
> 
> In your piano, by your descriptions, now is the time, but PLEASE get a
> qualified piano action rebuilder to put the new hammers, shanks, and flanges
> on PROFESSIONALLY, and match the new hammer weight to the existing action
> ratio, which is usually close to ideal in Hamburg Steinways.
> 
> Do not---DO NOT---attempt to half-ass this job if you are really a
> professional pianist and teacher. Pay for the best person in your area to do
> the job. Period. 
> 
> Best,
> David Andersen
> Malibu, CA
> 
> 


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