On Fri, 14 Jan 2000 18:18:48 -0800 "David ilvedson" <ilvey@jps.net> writes: > List, > > I am rebuilding a Steinway M and wanted some advice. I don't > do a lot of this, maybe one a year. > > #1...Damper felt: Where would you recommend I get it? I > typically use Laureaux & buy the Steinway style, precut stuff > from Schaff. I Prefer to use Renner as they have a variety of bichord styles. Any good felt will work if the system is properly installed and the felts are fit to the strings. I am doing a class at the Cal state on damper geometry and correcting damper system problems. That particular piano has some very correctable problems. See you there? > #2...Tuning Pins: I am considering the Diamond pins from > Pianotek. Blued is correct? I don't think I want the nickel > plated? Good pins. Are you replacing the block? If so, the extra quality you will be paying for (consistency of diameter) will help the final feel. If repinning the old block, the consistency of feel will be erratic so the pins won't matter as much. ( Not as consistent size as Diamond brand). I have no problem with Denro pins except that the bluing is only on the head. Maybe someone more informed than I can tell us if that makes much of a difference. . Nickel oxide, forms over time, is a pretty good lubricant. I haven't used nickel plated pins forever. I don't even broach the subject with clients. What they don't know won't confuse them. > #3...Hammers: Should I go for Steinways? It Steinway or > Isaac. > You haven't said what vintage this piano is. New S&S hammers may be too heavy for the piano you are working on. Same goes for new action parts (geometry wise that is). You need what fits the piano. Pick from all the parts available and get the right ones for the particular piano. Isaac makes a good hammer, generally speaking. Isaac's will usually be lighter and normally a better match for older p[ianos that used lighter hammers and have geometry that needs the lighter hammers. A gram scale is a good tool for comparing weights. I am now prepared for flames from those who think that only S&S parts should go on S&S pianos. Aim carefully. I'm a red head and burn easily. Dale Fox > David I. > David Ilvedson, RPT > Pacifica, CA > ilvey@jps.net ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.
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