Bechstein plate cracks

[Les Smith]

On Fri, 20 Feb 1998, antares wrote:

> So, if you come across an old Bechstein with a cracked plate, and you consider
> it valuable enough, you could have somebody do the welding for you and, if
> done well, you might end up with a fine instrument (if you use the proper
> hammers that is).

Hi, Andre. I am wording this question carefully, so relax. :) When _YOU_
rebuild a vintage Bechstein, which hammers do _YOU_ prefer to use and
why? If you'd rather reply off-list that's okay. Thanks.

Les Smith