---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment In a message dated 3/26/2003 11:20:08 AM Central Standard Time, gjg2@humboldt.edu writes: > but what are they like in the weight department? Are they appropriate for, > for example, teens vintage S&S or other older American makes that used > lightweight hammers? Will I have to deal with touch weight issues? > Thanks. > > > Greg Granoff RPT > Humboldt State University > Greg, I have used Isaac hammers a few times on professional musicians home pianos. While my experience thus far is somewhat limited I will take a try at your questions. As far as weight is concerned, after I had shaped the tail, etc., their weight was in the upper half of the mid range in Stanwood's chart. One particular quality I appreciated was their consistency. The weights followed a very even line and really needed only a minimum evening out, far less work than I have ever had with Japanese or German hammers. Tonally, I too would sing their praises. I have grown so weary of the steel reinforced HOS (hammer shaped objects) and the unending fight to keep the felt soft (well, less hard) that I was willing to try anything. The tone from Ari's hammers is so sweet right out of the box, you will be tempted to leave them alone. However some may find the tone a little too soft. As far as how the wear, I can't say other than so far so good. I may try to get a set on a practice room piano one of these days to see how they hold up in a tough environment. Andrew Remillard ANRPiano.com Northern Illinois University ANR Piano Service 2417 Maple Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-852-5058 ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/caut.php/attachments/b9/ac/27/bc/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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