Fwd: Ronsen Hammers

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Wed, 12 May 2004 21:15:47 EDT


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In a message dated 5/12/2004 4:10:28 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
fordpiano@earthlink.net writes:
     HI Phil
>   I've only used one set on a 1933 Knabe 9ft. The product is good still 
> developing> Ray is adjusting to the different aspects of the felt ie 
> skiving it presseing procedure. I just recieved another 2 sets and they 
> have a beautiful density & shape. It's very dense felt.
>   I would prefer to give a feedback session after I install the next set 
> on a smaller piano. 9ft's are such different animals and require more non 
> standard techniques. However the pianos sounded big & powerful with a 
> very wide dynamic range & the trouble spots in the scale improved 
> dramtically. Very little juice & mainly in the bass. Lots of felt over 
> the top.

What about needling?  Did you do the tenderizing of the shoulder routine as 
you would on a Renner hammer?

>       Ray & I are experimenting with a few variables right now & will 
> give an update and more accurate picture of the final product as soon as 
> Ray is ready. I wouldn't hestitate a second to get some though as the 
> supply is currently limited. More felt is on the way I'm sure.
>    Regards--Dale

I've ordered a set to put on the Feurich that I have.  So, I would 
appreciate any info you care to share about voicing these, on list or off.

Phil 

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