Yamaha voicing...and the famous Newton!

Kristinn Leifsson istuner@islandia.is
Thu, 19 Oct 2000 23:45:06 +0000


SNUGGLES!  ;)  <G>

anon




At 16:08 19.10.2000 -0500, you wrote:
>The piano is Yamaha C3.. Piano teacher has it in a very small room. The
>piano sounds exactly as you would expect. Too loud..
>
>Newton and I voiced it down (needle) a bit when he was here in Central
>Ill. Aside from installing different hammers to make it not sound like a
>Yamaha. What do you suggest? I have experience with steam voicing.
>Controlled, using a wet cloth and a electric hammer iron. I'm reluctant
>because of the discussion that went on here a few weeks, months ago
>about not steaming Yamaha hammers. Teacher is willing to spring for
>different hammers. This would get me piano lessons for the next couple
>of years.. She is a good friend. Newton was stuck by her and I'm sure
>would come back in a heart beat to install them also. Down boy!
>
>Your help please,
>Rich



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