advice on action/hammers

David C. Stanwood Stanwood@tiac.net
Wed, 01 Nov 2000 12:59:18 -0500


John Page writes:

Jon Page <jonpage@mediaone.net>

>Subject: 
>Abel Hammers, Renner Action Parts, Stanwood Touchweight Design

Correction: that's Precision TouchDesign

Jon & Larry,

I would prefer Steinway NY Hammers voiced for the appropriate density
gradient for the right quality of tone color variation (Chocolate) from
soft to loud, with Strike Weights in the high zone for maximum dynamic
range and best bass string tone.  This requires specialized skills in the
area of action set up in order to prevent heavy action caused by overall
ratio that is incompatable with high strike weight.  I agree with comments
that these hammers sound good at first and better after a year of playing.  

David Stanwood




This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC