David, Of the hammers presently in production, the Renner Blue, or Concert Encore from Wally Brooks come the closest to what used to be used in production Schiedmayer celestas. While it would be possible to use softer hammer and harden it up, the mechanism of the celeste is finicky enough without messing with hammer weights. At least with the Schiedmayer, regulation does not depend on one's ability to make small adjustments (to balance tension) by bending wires that are long and kinky to begin with (Jenco). Also, I've found it helpful to replace some of the bushing felt used in various places with backcheck leather. Lotsa work. Not so much fun. Good luck! Horace At 11:12 PM 12/4/98 +0000, you wrote: >List, > >I have an opportunity to work on a Schiedmayer celesta. The >hammers will need replacing and I wondering if anyone has any >idea of what would be a good hammer for this? This is a piano >hammer of sorts striking a metal bar such as a glockenspiel. A >number of the hammer felts are coming away from the hammer >molding. The mechanism seems pretty straight forward...any help >would be appreciated. > >Thanks in advance... > >David ilvedson, RPT >Pacifica, CA >David Ilvedson, RPT >Pacifica, CA >ilvey@jps.net
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