Hi list: I just installed a complete set of pre-hung Yamaha hammers on a 15 year old C3. The job went great until I reinstalled the action and struck a chord. I almost shattered every window in the house!!!! It was VERY bright!!!!!! I mean I have heard bright before but this was far beyond anything I could have expected. There was no "piano", everything was "forte". I have used rubbing alcohol with much success on hard hammers before, but since these hammers are brand new (and cost $844) I would appreciated any suggests with regard to toning down. I am not a big fan of needling and would like to keep that to a minimum. I await your responses. John Gunderson, Associate member, North Jersey Chapter.
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