I think it is interesting that I have heard the term "Renner Würzens" used lately. Renner has always used Wurzen felt. Their hammers are the same as we have been accustomed to, but with the introduction of Wurzen felt to the Ronsen line, I think Renner has felt it necessary (no pun intended) to make it known that they are using the same felt. I think what is more important than who is providing the felt, is the way it is used. Ric makes a good comparison. Ronsons have always had a similar approach to hammer-making as Steinway: Hammers very soft initially, with the tone built into the hammer. Renners have always had the harder hammers from their pressing. Bottom line....if they sound good for a specific application....use them. Knowing which to use and when comes with experience and listening. Jeannie Grassi, RPT Assistant Editor, Piano Technicians Journal mailto:jcgrassi@earthlink.net -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Ric Brekne Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 6:30 AM To: pianotech Subject: Yamaha action with Steinway/European hammers Hi Brad I just put a set of Renner (Europe) Wurzens on a C6. And the result is beautiful. Renner Wurzens are slightly harder then Ronsens I understand, and require just a little needling to open up the sound....perhaps just a bit of lacqure on the highest and lowest notes to bring up the power. I think the natural resiliency in the Wurzen felt has pretty much shown itself to be a very very desiable quality in hammers. btw... I also find that for most uses a strike weight curve around the top medium - 3/4 medium range followed by a nice smoothing of the front weights to match a 38 gram BW yeilds an exceptional touch weight / response combination when combined with really good quality hammers and voicing work. I agree... the asian hammers I most often run into are very difficult to get a satisfactory (to me) voice out of. That said... new high end Yamaha grands use Wurzen felt now I am told. Cheers RicB Question is, does anyone have insights on the benefits of putting different hammers (i.e. non hard-pressed types) onto an excellent Yamaha action? ( I love the precision of the Japanese/Yamaha, but I also serve several pianists who are dyed in the wool Steinway people. who don't care for the tone of Asian hammers, even after careful-balanced voicing). _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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