Voicing down hammers

[Phil Bondi]

A440A at aol.com wrote:

> Exactly how are you steaming these hammers?  I have never seen a hammer that 
> wouldn't react to steam,(some even fall apart). 
> 
Hi Ed. I steam them no different that Capt. 
Steamer Roger Jolly. As a matter of fact, I 
stayed on each hammer a bit longer than usual 
because of the 'firmness' of these 
hammers..Times that by 4 and 5 in the bass, and 
you get an idea...

Marcel brought up an excellent point that I have 
not thought of..they're pressed extremely hot..

Alan H - point taken with the Vice Grips. Like I 
said earlier, that technique is in my bag o tricks.

Thanks for all the suggestions. This set of 
hammers..aka..concrete on a stick.. has humbled 
my confident and aggressive voicing techniques. 
I will update with you next week..yes, I have 
another set to do on another player.

-Phil Bondi(Fl)