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Sounds to me like the piano needs quite a bit more then just a new set
of hammers. What does your local RPT(s) have to say ? A first hand look
is always a very good idea.
<p>As to replacing flanges and shanks along with hammers, that also depends
on their condition. Worn hammers to the degree you mention have of course
a negative impact on touch and tone, but also indicate that much else has
been neglected.
<p>Cheers
<br>RicB
<p>MARY TANGUAY wrote:
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<p><b><i>"mary.tanguay" <mary.tanguay@SNET.Net></i></b> wrote:
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<font face="Arial"><font size=-1>I
am working with a customer who uses their piano for teaching and recitals.I
have recommended a new pinblock, new strings,dampers,new shanks and flanges.</font></font> <font face="Arial"><font size=-1>What
effect do worn hammers (filed almost to the wood in the treble section)
have on touch and tone in a Steinway grand piano?</font></font> <font face="Arial"><font size=-1>When
replacing a set of hammers would you also replace the shanks and flanges?</font></font> <font face="Arial"><font size=-1>The
tuning pins have been replaced with 6/0 pins.The torque is from 20 inch
pounds and jumping in the bass to 60 inch pounds in the treble.the torque
is uneven.</font></font> <font face="Arial"><font size=-1>There students
are advanced and require a good touch and tone.I need to present this to
a committee please help with your coments and suggestions.</font></font> <font face="Arial"><font size=-1>Thank
you</font></font></blockquote>
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<p>--
<br>Richard Brekne
<br>RPT, N.P.T.F.
<br>UiB, Bergen, Norway
<br><A HREF="mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no">mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no</A>
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