Thanks, Avrey; you are right about the late Newton's post--and it is helpful. I've had several replies suggesting the Isaac hammers. Elwood ----- Original Message ----- From: "Avery Todd" <atodd@UH.EDU> To: "College and University Technicians" <caut@ptg.org> Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 8:56 AM Subject: Re: Hammers for SD-10 > Elwood, > > This probably isn't any help for your question but I couldn't help > reposting it. It is so typically Newton!!! > > >I love Ronson hammers on Asian pianos, they become lovely musical instruments. > > > >I like Abel's for most every other piano. > > > >I like Isaac's for high quality pianos. > > > >I don't like Renner hammers, too much work to make them sound nice. > > > >I like Asian hammers in the trash bin. > > > >My opinions and like most opinions are not suitable for human consumption. > > > > Newton > > > >Hey folks, > >I need to replace hammers on a Baldwin SD-10. I am considering > >either Renner Blue hammers or Baldwin replacement hammers. The > >Baldwin Tech said that the Baldwin hammers were wider than the > >Renner hammers; were not Renner blues, but similar. He mentioned > >the weight of the hammers but was not sure what the weight was. > > > >Any thoughts? > > > >Also would you also replace the hammer shanks? Can I get away with > >not replacing them? Of course, I will regulate the action. > > > >Thanks for your help. > > > >Merry Christmas! > >Elwood Doss, Jr. > >University of Tennessee at Martin > > > >_______________________________________________ > >caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives > > _______________________________________________ > caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >
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