<HTML><HEAD><TITLE>Re: Bechstein 9fter</TITLE></HEAD> <BODY style="BORDER-TOP-STYLE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-STYLE: none; BORDER-LEFT-STYLE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM-STYLE: none"> I don't do a lot of hammer work but I'm determined to get the Stanwood stuff under my belt (at least a better understanding), so this seemed like a good project...I've got Pianotek's kit coming and I'll do the weighing before I make any decisions other than the Renner shanks/flanges...I guess a question about general weights of those hammers, i.e.   moderate weight, heavy, light...whatever... I've checked the Ronsen Wurzen on the piano, but they might be a little soft in the treble...don't have samples of the Abels or (new Renner blues...aren't they considered heavy?...11 mm width?) This piano doesn't need to fill a big hall...usually in a small room with the occasional move out to a stage/gym... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 3px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px"> <HR> Original message From: "David Andersen" <DAVID@DAVIDANDERSENPIANOS.COM> To: Pianotech <PIANOTECH@PTG.ORG> Received: 7/17/2006 1:36:48 PM Subject: Re: Bechstein 9fter <BLOCKQUOTE> Ronsen Wurzen, Abel Select (from Pianotek), or Renner AA Wurzen (New Blues from Renner USA).  Samples first to see what you like.   David Love </BLOCKQUOTE> Absolutely, D. Love.  If you don’t have a clear favorite among these three now, David I., try ‘em and see.  If you choose the Blues, call me and I’ll give you my secrets for opening those bad boys up----the method(s) I’ve come up with over the years are very repeatable and precise, given the capricious nature of felt. XoxoDavid A. </DIV></BODY></HTML>