Hammer re-facing and blow distance

[Farrell]

Naw, don't doubt yourself. Sounds like you are on the right track.

Keep at it!

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
>I know what you mean, Terry, as I go through that argument with myself,
> too.  BUT... these pianos aren't fine instruments to begin with -- and
> these piano owners are usually pretty resistant to the idea that they need
> to maintain 'em.  (I use lots of automotive analogies, as they seem to
> "get" that, especially the school administrators.)
>
> The way I see it, if I can get the piano playing better for a modest
> investment, then somebody's more likely to play that piano... and maybe
> even enjoy it.  And then they might be more receptive to the idea of
> actually and really making it play "right".
>
> Maybe I need an attitude readjustment, myself, and maybe I'm selling the
> pianos and myself short -- don't know -- but that's my current thinking.
>
> Dunno.  I'm just so glad to be in an area where folks actually value their
> pianos enough to let me do anything to 'em.  Where I was, most people
> couldn't have cared much less.
>
> Annie G.