I believe it is, but I usually call Melanie (Brooks) when I order stuff. They carry many hammers, and know their stock well. You are no doubt particular in what you are looking for, so a conversation might be worthwhile. I bench voice the hammers to start, but that is because I know them reasonably well, trust my skills, and don't get myself in trouble by overdoing. (Actually, I usually do this in a gang press before hanging) Then hit it in the piano as needed. As you know, needling is lots easier to do on the bench in uprights. As for technique, it's just deep needling in the shoulders in the radial pattern from about 9 to 11 o'clock on each side, 4 or 5 sets of 3, decreasing as you get up into the treble. Season to taste from there. Will From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Brian Wilson Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 5:56 AM To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] Choice of hammers 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 _____ Find out how Use <http://windowslive.ninemsn.com.au/hotmail/article/823454/web-im-for-hotmail -is-here> Messenger in your Hotmail inbox _____ Australia's #1 job site If It Exists, You'll Find it on SEEK <http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157639755/direct/01/> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20091202/9fa7def0/attachment.htm>
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