New Bostons

[David Ilvedson]

I would like to hear how you do the steaming...is it similar to what 
Roger Jolly does?  He apparently is having good luck with Yamaha 
verticals.  Don't know about the grands though.  You have to iron 
the hammers after you steam...I haven't actually tried yet...;-
]...needles

David I.

On 24 Jan 2003 at 19:02, Tim Coates wrote:

> 
> I'd think twice about using steam. I have stopped using it unless it
> is a drastic situation. I have noticed that some of the pianos I
> steamed a few years ago sounded great for about a year. Now the bass
> notes are on the thuddy side. The resilience is gone from the hammers.
> 
> 
> I have started using a 2 ounce spray bottle with half water, half
> rubbing alcohol and 5 drops of unscented fabric softener. You spray on
> as much as you want and the results are instant.  Try a little at a
> time to get a feel. 
> 
> Contrary to what Wim has said I feel this a much safer voicing tool.
> It works great on concert instruments when you want to take the edge
> of fast.
> 
> Tim Coates
> Wapin Company LLP
> 
> Erwinspiano@aol.com wrote:
> 
>      List 
>      At the Modesto Junior College we recieved 6 Boston verticals. The
>      52 inch upright and 
>     the other style upright. I forget the model no.s. Any way I find
>     the tone to be the typical tinny Asian sound which has really
>     deteriorated over the first year. Practice room pianos you know.
>     SOunds like a job for snuggle or maygbe super snuggle(grin).
>     You'all discussed this before?. Have some had success making a
>     musical instrument out of this slick piece of marketing. They sure
>     seem stingy to me.
>      Dale
> 
>