Yes, sensible would be ideal. One thing I would believe possible (not having tested the theory), is that the differently dense punching produces a different impact noise when the key hits it. But while that changes the overall sound, I can't get from there to "focusing the tone". Jon, can you or can someone else who has also perceived this please explain what happens? Thanks. ~Mark Schecter On Oct 10, 2012, at 11:09 PM, Ron Nossaman <rnossaman at cox.net> wrote: > On 10/10/2012 4:06 PM, Mark Schecter wrote: >> I've heard that said before, but I can't come up with a theory that >> explains HOW a punching that is not contacted until after the hammer >> has disconnected from the key, can affect the tone? I'd be very >> interested if anyone can provide an explanation. Thanks. >> >> ~Mark Schecter > > You mean a sensible one? I've heard the same thing said of back check height, but never the two mentioned together. Odd, seems like a natural pairing. > Ron N >
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