Hi Randy, Ratio with new parts is apt to be sixish. Try some sample hammer weights with the new parts and see how it weighs off. 1/2 to 1/4 medium would be a good level to start with and representative of the hammers of that time. Refer to: http://www.stanwoodpiano.com/SW-HWstandards4.pdf David Stanwood >Hi Guys, >With the new felt out there and new hammers, and with the geometry of >that day, what would be a good weight and hammer for a 1914 Mason >Hamlin AA ? Would the new Weikert felt from Ray or the new Renners >work? I appreciate all your suggestions, even Dale's, Jon's and Ed's:) >My thanks in advance. >Randy Chastain
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