[pianotech] Choice of hammers

[Brian Wilson]

Hi Will

Thanks for your reply.

I have found info on the PTG website. Is the website for Brooks www.brooksltdonline.com and email BrooksLtd at sbcglobal.com ?

I find it interesting re the different voicing ideas between us. I like your idea of bench voicing.. especially for uprights. We seem to follow the European  over the American methods however I would like to understand the American idea a little more.

There are good and bad points to each idea. I just follow what I know.

 

Any more ideas anyone?

 

Regards

Brian
 


From: surfdog at metrocast.net
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 05:37:24 -0500
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Choice of hammers







Hi Brian:
 
For years my hammer of choice for uprights has been the Abel Encores, which can be had from Brooks, Ltd here in the States.  I bench needle them before hanging, and have used them on Steinway uprights and been very happy.  Brooks also sells the Abel Naturals, which I believe is the Wurzen felt?  I haven’t tried them on uprights yet, but have liked the sound for grands.
 
Will Truitt
 


From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Brian Wilson
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 1:27 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: [pianotech] Choice of hammers
 
Now it is time you ask for advice.
Kawai US-5X upright which I think is 125 cm 49 inches?
The client is me. I am installing new butts and flanges etc.
I want a good hammer and the price is not important to me. Do I fit Renner with the Wurzen felt or Abel Wurzen or what?
I do prefer a hard (er) hammer and I would prefer to voice down than (no offence) pour lacquer into the hammer head. 
Unless I get a better option I will order from Germany.
The originals are mahogany core with non impregnated felt.(even though Japan poured lacquer into some areas in production. been there seen that, do not want to copy)
Personally the japanese hammers are a little boring (and some Abels are TOO soft)  and I know I could improve the sound with a better piano, but she who must be obeyed won't let me .. :-)
Thanks
Brian Wilson
Land of Oz



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