[pianotech] Hammers with green underfelt

[Paul Milesi, RPT]

Unfortunately, I can't say much about them, because I didn't pull the
action.  I just remarked to myself that the tone sounded a little thin, not
like a Steinway hammer to me.  Of course, that could have to do with voicing
(or the lack thereof).  Also, the touch weight seemed a little low (not
measured).  Since I know who put the hammers on (ahem), I'm guessing they're
not premium hammers.  But this is just conjecture on my part...and curiosity
as I try to learn a lot more about hammers and voicing this year.  I'm
finding it difficult to be methodical in this study with limited resources
for systematic comparative, empirical studies, so I'm just trying to learn
as I run across different hammers.

How would I know a M&H hammer from one of Wally's or any other?

Paul Milesi, RPT
Washington, DC
(202) 667-3136
E-mail:  paul at pmpiano.com
Website:  http://www.pmpiano.com


> From: David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>
> Reply-To: David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>, <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 12:06:03 -0700
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Hammers with green underfelt
> 
> They don't look like the M & H green hammers?   Wally had green underfelt
> hammers.   What are the hammers like?   American made=soft, not as clean
> looking as European or Asian
> 
> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA  94044
> 
> ----- Original message ----------------------------------------
> From: "Paul Milesi, RPT" <paul at pmpiano.com>
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Received: 5/4/2010 11:44:08 AM
> Subject: [pianotech] Hammers with green underfelt
> 
> 
>> Does anyone know what makes of grand hammers have green underfelt?  I ran
>> into a 1960s Steinway L yesterday with replacement hammers, and am just
>> curious what they might be.  Thanks
> 
>> Paul Milesi, RPT
>> Washington, DC
>> (202) 667-3136
>> E-mail:  paul at pmpiano.com
>> Website:  http://www.pmpiano.com
>