<DIV><BR><BR><B><I>"mary.tanguay" <mary.tanguay@SNET.Net></I></B> wrote:
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>When replacing a set of hammers would you also replace the shanks and flanges?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thank you</FONT> </DIV></FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>