David Love's ? re. Ronsen Hammers Able/Bacon

[Isaac OLEG SIMANOT]

Hello,

I am not truly sure that Bacon felt is still produced. I've hear recently
that Abel had to change his felt because its was not available anymore (may
be it was Bacon).

Then they possibly are using Laoureux felt actually.

Do somebody knows about more?

Regards.

Isaac OLEG



> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]De la part
> de Joseph Garrett
> Envoyé : vendredi 3 mai 2002 01:53
> À : pianotech@ptg.org
> Objet : David Love's ? re. Ronsen Hammers Able/Bacon
>
>
> David,
> I use both. The Abel felt is a little more dense and lends a more "modern"
> sound, whereas the Bacon felt gives me the older
> turn-of-the-century sound.
> I think both are good, if applied to the sound/tone desired by
> the client. I
> really like the option of this. I've been using Ronsen Hammers for many
> years and find Ray is great to work with. He has always called me, (on his
> nickel), if he had a problem with my specs., etc. On several occasions he
> has really gone the extra mile and bailed me out of some sticky
> situations.
> Both will lend to all voicing techniques. I don't like to
> lacquer, except as
> a last resort. If you have chosen the proper hammer and the scale
> is proper,
> you should not need to go to the extremes of lacquer, IMHO.
> Best Regards,
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
>
>