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<DIV><STRONG><EM> HI Wayne</EM></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><EM> I completely relate, I recall one particular Schaefer
& Sons. I went thru the snuggle treatment, Steam etc. but needles
would not go in. After the client couldn't stand the sound any longer we
changed hammers. What a nice sounding piano that is today. It has a nice
Sika board & it's VERY musical. I suspect them same is true of many
Low end pianos but that's determined on a case to case basis....of
course.</EM></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><EM> Phil, I understand your point that said
client doesn't want to hear they need new hammers but
respectfully the truth is still......the truth. I relate this
scenario to the 1989 ford van I bought new. After a year the shocks were
toast. The aftermarket ones were waaaaay better. Did that kill my
enthusiasm for the car. No....... that happened later.
grin.</EM></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><EM> Dale</EM></STRONG></DIV>
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size=4>The environment is not the issue. I check the service history of this
piano and noticed it was harsh sounding in the store before we sold it. I
tried several times before it was sold to get a more pleasing sound using both
acetone and commercial hammer softener. Nothing seems to last. Using needles
doesn't seem to work on this piano.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=081500112-12062007><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff
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