Wim said: "We usually have knock the edge off Yamaha hammers. But a church just got a small grand where the killer octaves need a little boost. What is the recommended method for "juicing" up Yamaha hammers" Wim, I think I'd try to needle up the hammers first: 90-80 degrees to molding, at the 9 and 10 o'clock areas. Try that before the lacquer. Because most Yamaha hammers I've encountered are made with adequate felt, (just hydrolically pressed for max. hardness<G>), they should be 'voiceable' to some degree. Of course, if they're rock hard b.b.s on the shoulders, then you'll have to resort to lacquer. Doesn't sound like these specific hammers are that hard. Worth a try, imo. For a full course on that technique check out Andre' Oerbeek's book and video. (I hope I spelled his name right, don't have it at hand, out on loan.) Best, Joe Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain of the Tool Police Squares R I
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