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<DIV> Dick</DIV>
<DIV> What kind of hammers first of all?</DIV>
<DIV> I may have sniffed to many lacquer fumes in my time but I'll try=
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Anyway The tone is largely telling me where & how much to apply & al=
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...expereince. </DIV>
<DIV> Dale</DIV>
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<DIV>Just installed new hammers and strings in a rather old baby grand in =
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church. Obviously not even going to have best tone quality. Bu=
t
pianist is complained that the tone doesn't ring. I think the
hammers are too soft. Regulation, downbearing and strike point are a=
ll
correct. Am thinking of using the lacquer technique on the
hammers. Never done this. Where on the hammer do you apply lac=
quer
and how much. Any tips from "experienced lacquerers" would be welcom=
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and thanks for taking the time.</DIV>
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<DIV>Dick Day</DIV>
<DIV>Marshall </DIV></FONT></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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