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<DIV><SPAN class=206083915-12062007>I had a similar problems years ago with a
white Samick console. We couldn't sell it because the color and harsh sounding
hammers. Tried everything and it seem that it got worse. We bought the piano
from a smaller store that was closing up. I call Samick Canada and told them the
problems that I was having and they said they couldn't cover labour but they
would send me new set of hammers which fix the problem. We sold the piano
shortly after.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=206083915-12062007>Wayne</SPAN></DIV>
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face=Tahoma>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Erwinspiano@aol.com
[mailto:Erwinspiano@aol.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, June 12, 2007 11:51
AM<BR><B>To:</B> pianotech@ptg.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: Steam treating hard
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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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