dope in the new?

[Wimblees@aol.com]

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In a message dated 11/14/02 7:37:58 AM Central Standard Time, A440A@aol.com 
writes:

> Greetings, 
>   Several months ago, I read a Steinway recommended procedure for their new 
> 
> hammers.  It began with a complete soaking of the hammer with  a 3:1 mix of 
> 
> lacquer. From there, it proceded to describe how to add more where needed. 
>  I am now looking at a couple of sets of Steinway hammers, in the boxes 
> here 
> in the shop.  By feel, they seem pretty stiff, compared to previous sets.  
> I 
> am   wondering if the replacement sets are "pre-doped"???  Anybody know for 
> 
> sure?  
> Regards, 
> Ed Foote RPT 
> 

Ed

When I was at Steinway this summer, I was told all new hammers sent out to 
customers need to be "treated" before being installed. Soak away.

Wim 

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