[CAUT] Gradually improving voicing

[Ed Sutton]

Phil-
About softening liquids: you might try rubbing alcohol in a spritz bottle
from the drugstore cosmetics department (a little spray bottle such as CA
kicker comes in). Rubbing alcohol is about 30% water.
The idea is to do a very light (very, very light) misting of the hammer
surface, then buff with a towel or small brush.
All of this must be done with a very light hand. The hammer surface should
not be noticably wet.
The idea is just to lift up the surface layer that has been compressed from
playing.
(For hot pressed hammers you could add a drop of fabric softener, and brush
a little harder.)
If the hammers are overstriking, you might try moving the strike point in a
bit if there's room.
Ed Sutton


> [Original Message]
> From: Phil Bondi <phil@philbondi.com>
> To: College and University Technicians <caut@ptg.org>
> Date: 1/8/2005 5:49:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [CAUT] Gradually improving voicing
>
> Thanks to all with the great advice. I'm going to address different 
> responses here rather than send out individual emails.
>
> It is a NY Steinway..an N class. I've been told the N class is the best 
> they have..I'm sure I'll be corrected, but that's what I've been told.
>
> Dale, the board is holding its own..typical killer octave concerns. The 
> bass is great.
>
> Dave Love: I sat in on a Steinway Voicing Seminar in Boca Raton last 
> October given by Kent and some members of the C&A group. Your response 
> closely resembles theres..stay close to the crown and don't use liquids. 
> The hammers on this D are 8 years old, and they are slightly 
> overstriking. They were installed shortly before I got there. The action 
> flies. Steinway action.
>
> Wim: The liquids I was suggesting were a softening agent..not 
> lacquer..and Dave Love reminded me that NY Steinways don't need 
> softening liquids..just needling.
>
> I'll see the piano on Tuesday. I'll let you know how I make out.
>
> Thanks to all,
>
> Phil Bondi(Fl)
>
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