soundboards

[Bec and John]

Hi Avery,

I'm sorry, I was in a not-so-clear-way actually referring to 2 
different aspects. I'm sure the hammer is the largest part of the 
punchy and bright equation. Keep in mind I don't mean to suggest I've 
done extensive testing on the matter, I only started seriously 
considering these things since I bought my older S&S L and noticed it 
is prettier than new ones (and the other old L's I've played are pretty 
also!). I also don't mean to suggest that newer pianos can't have a 
pretty sound, but there's just something about some of these older 
ones, for whatever reason.

- John


> But doesn't that have more to do with the hammers and/or voicing 
> (bright & punchy) than with the board?
>
> Avery