JIV-jumping into voicing

[Ric Brekne]

Hi Brian

The answer to your question is really a lot more involved then what a 
simple reply from folks here can give you.  Much depends on what kind of 
approach you are going to use, and what kind of hammer you have to work 
with.  For example, the one needle vs three needle question often boils 
down to either what phase of voicing you are in or whether or not you 
are fine voicing lacquered hammers or not. How deep, where, and when to 
needle depends on what you are trying to accomplish, and again on what 
kind of hammer you are dealing with.  A hammer soaked in lacqure will 
have no real benifit from deep shoulder needling as a general rule, but 
a hammer that needs needling down requires such treatment.  A full 
treatise is a bit beyond a one post answer.  My best advice is to read 
through the archives and join your local ptg chapter, attend meetings 
and find a voicing teacher who can help you get started.  And, as Phil 
pointed out...  dont hesitate to try your hand after reading.  In the 
end voicing is learned by doing more then anything else.

Cheers
RicB



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Brian Doepke wrote:
 
I know that there is undoubtedly information in the archives regarding
voicing hammer, and I plan on doing research there, but do you have any
recommendations on voicing tools?  1 needle vs. More than 1 needle?  Brands?
Styles?  What about the adjustable voicing tool that saw advertised?  Is
that a worthwhile investment?
 
Also, I am confused as to the location of where to needle the hammer ( I'll
check other sources as well).  I have heard a variety of locations ( side,
slightly on top, never on top???).  I am open to knowledgeable and
experienced replies ( aren't we all?)
 
Brian P. Doepke
 
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