[CAUT] Kawai KG-2C hammer shank-flange options

[James Schmitt]

Andrew,  I had a Kawai in a teaching studio that was the same vintage  
and I did a very careful job of custom fitting a soft hammer on new  
shanks and flanges.  I was very happy with the way the job turned out  
and that was four years ago.  I would do it again if needed.
James Schmitt
On Mar 1, 2012, at 2:46 PM, Andrew Anderson wrote:

> The subject is in the studio of a piano professor and has had its  
> hammers reshaped a few times, and its knucles are the flattest I've  
> ever seen.
>
> I called Kawai in the hopes they would sell a pre-hung set.  No  
> dice.  Are original hammers and parts desireable here are is there a  
> hammer you prefer for the job?  In this case the piano is in a high  
> ceiling studio with hard walls and floors and I was called in  
> because it was too bright.  More than 1/2" of flat on top the  
> hammers definately didn't help...
>
> What hammers would you suggest sampling for the customer?
>
>
> Andrew Anderson,
> Artisan Piano