Evidence of Overlaquering of Hammers

Joe Garrett joegarrett@earthlink.net
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 19:29:19 -0700


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RicB said: "That said.. I will be the first to admit that those who have =
mastered=20
the <<art>> of mushy hammers being laquered to tone accomplish something =

entirely different then the inexperienced tech with his bottles of=20
keytops and acetone"

Ric,=20
I'd like to take exception to your comment(s).
 I use Keytop/Acetone, in appropriate applications. Reason being, this =
solution stays soft and can easily be needled out. (of course this is =
dependent on what kind of keytop material you use!)
 Laquer, by it's basic nature, is in a constant process of getting =
harder with age. (to the point of BRITTLE!) Keytop/actetone, used by an =
experienced voicer can be o.k. However, one needs to do your =
experimenting on your own stuff, first, before reeking havoc on clients =
pianos, IMO.<G> Also, I would agree that you, on the other =
continent,<G>, are dealing with an entirely different hammer. Sheesh! =
It'd be nice if we could get some consistancy, on this product. Also, I =
think that the consistancy thingee is coming together, when guys like =
Ray Negron take a chance on some of the good stuff offered in Europe. =
Halleluyah! I applaud that sort of forward thinking!!!
Best Regards,
Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I
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