[pianotech] Hardening Hammers in Pearl River Continental Console???????

[Michael Magness]

On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 9:05 AM, David Love <davidlovepianos at comcast.net>wrote:

>  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.
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> David Love
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> *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
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> *Subject:* [pianotech] Hardening Hammers in Pearl River Continental
> Console???????
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> To the List
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> I have had a situation thrust upon me and am looking for any advice.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> They want to know if I can harden the hammers
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> Does anyone have any experience hardening the hammers in a new already
> fairly bright asian piano, successfully?
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> I don't believe exchanging the piano is an option.
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> Mike
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> --
> I intend to live forever. So far, so good.
> Steven Wright
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> Michael Magness
> Magness Piano Service
> 608-786-4404
> www.IFixPianos.com <http://www.ifixpianos.com/>
> email mike at ifixpianos.com
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Hi David,

I was there today and he's right, although I hate to admit I'm wrong!
Even with the front off the piano has a very mellow tone not the usual
bright, brittle tone most of us associate with asian pianos.
I don't know if this one's hammers  missed there lacquer dunking or what but
I'm going to have to harden them!

Suggestions welcome!

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
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