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<DIV>In a message dated 5/12/2004 4:10:28 PM Pacific Standard Time, fordpian=
o@earthlink.net writes:</DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: blue =
2px solid"><FONT face=Arial> HI Phil<BR>>  =
; I've only used one set on a 1933 Knabe 9ft. The product is good still <BR>=
> developing> Ray is adjusting to the different aspects of the felt ie=
<BR>> skiving it presseing procedure. I just recieved another 2 sets and=
they <BR>> have a beautiful density & shape. It's very dense felt.<B=
R>> I would prefer to give a feedback session after I install=
the next set <BR>> on a smaller piano. 9ft's are such different animals =
and require more non <BR>> standard techniques. However the pianos sounde=
d big & powerful with a <BR>> very wide dynamic range & the troub=
le spots in the scale improved <BR>> dramtically. Very little juice &=
mainly in the bass. Lots of felt over <BR>> the top.<BR><BR>What about n=
eedling? Did you do the tenderizing of the shoulder routine as <BR>you=
would on a Renner hammer?<BR><BR>> Ray & I=
are experimenting with a few variables right now & will <BR>> give a=
n update and more accurate picture of the final product as soon as <BR>> =
Ray is ready. I wouldn't hestitate a second to get some though as the <BR>&g=
t; supply is currently limited. More felt is on the way I'm sure.<BR>>&nb=
sp; Regards--Dale<BR><BR>I've ordered a set to put on the Feurich tha=
t I have. So, I would <BR>appreciate any info you care to share about =
voicing these, on list or off.<BR><BR>Phil </FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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