David and all, If I had to do that much "pre-voicing" or even "voicing" to a set of hammers, I wouldn't by a second set!!! We all need to start being more "picky" and complain more to the hammer makers to get them to quit making what I call "baby ball peen hammers"!!!!! Just my thought on the subject. Having said that, if we are dealing with a particular piano with their "Factory" installed BBs, then that's another matter. In that case, if we ALL would talk to the company service rep., everytime we encounter this problem, then maybe, just maybe, they might reconsider making a potentially great sounding piano sound like the sounds of a destruction derby, everytime it's played. Especially after the piano has been played for a few years. Feed back from us is the only thing that will make a difference, but we need to be vocal about it. I did that with the M&H rep and they now offer different hammers of different densities. Finally, someone really is paying attention and cares. My hat is off to M&H, on this account! Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
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