Hammer changing

[Avery Todd]

Especially with a piano that costs as much as a CFIII does!!!!

Avery

At 01:22 PM 03/29/02 -0500, you wrote:
>It will be cheaper to buy Yamaha hammers already hung on shanks not as
>separate pieces.
>
>That being said, do remember that cheap does not always equate to good
>tone.
>
>I would recommend Abel or Renner.
>
>Why are these hammers in such bad shape?  Yamaha hammers are usually
>very long lasting.  If these hammers are worn badly then replace the
>shanks as well.  Bear in mind that the cost of parts is far less an
>issue than ending up with a superior finished piano.  The cost of parts
>is passed on to the customer and should not be your choice but that of
>the customer.
>
>Remember your reputation rides on the work you do.
>
>                 Newton