I think I'd try opening the piano first. Take the bottom panel off and put the lid on that small prop and see if that doesn't help. Of course that won't much help the DC effect. You can also try putting clips on the shanks to make the hammer assembly heavier. Put two or three small clips on the shanks with the flat side back against the rest felt. The extra weight will add some volume. Putting hardener on those hammers will really make a mess of them, plus it's permanent. David Love www.davidlovepianos.com From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Michael Magness Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 6:45 AM To: Pianotech List Subject: [pianotech] Hardening Hammers in Pearl River Continental Console??????? To the List I have had a situation thrust upon me and am looking for any advice. A high school vocal teacher purchased a Pearl River Continental style console for his classroom, had dollies and a Dampp-Chaser installed prior to delivery. The dealer did everything in their power to convince him to go with a studio piano but he only had enough in his budget for this one. He is now whining that isn't loud enough, the music rack, one of those little flip down things about 14 to 16" wide isn't very good and the dealer called me. They want to know if I can harden the hammers Does anyone have any experience hardening the hammers in a new already fairly bright asian piano, successfully? I don't believe exchanging the piano is an option. Mike -- I intend to live forever. So far, so good. Steven Wright Michael Magness Magness Piano Service 608-786-4404 www.IFixPianos.com email mike at ifixpianos.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20100203/564e398f/attachment-0001.htm>
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