<HTML style="FONT-SIZE: x-small; FONT-FAMILY: MS Sans Serif"><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1251"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2800.1522" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY> <P> <DIV>The Thumper said: " <DIV><FONT size=+0>I just got a little Steinway "S" grand to rebuild. I</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0>haven't done a Steinway in a while, so I am humbly</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0>requesting advice regarding from whom to buy the</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0>hammers, shanks and wippens.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0>( And a little explanation of why, if its not too</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0>much trouble. )</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=+0>Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year to all !"</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3>First of all, Back attcha with the wishes. To all the Same.<G></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3>I would strongly recommend Steinway, NEW YORK parts. They are much better than in the past. And, the consistency is adequate. (Repinning and gramming still required, as always.)</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3>As I am a strong proponent of ROUND hammer shanks, this is the way I go. One exception: I hate the sound of lacquered hammers, so....I use Ronsen. (Either the "European felt" or the Wurzen!!!)</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3>I find an inconsistancy with others parts, that I don't like to deal with. Hence my use of Steinway parts. BTW, the gal at Steinway that is in charge of "Parts", is really good to deal with, IMO.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3>Best Regards,</FONT></DIV></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)</DIV> <DIV>Captain, Tool Police</DIV> <DIV>Squares R I</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <P></P></BODY></HTML>