Keep on filing or replacing worn hammers?

[David Andersen]

On Jun 18, 2007, at 10:27 AM, Danilo Perusina wrote:

> Also, when is it absolutely necessary to put in new hammers?

In your piano, by your descriptions, now is the time, but PLEASE get  
a qualified piano action rebuilder to put the new hammers, shanks,  
and flanges on PROFESSIONALLY, and match the new hammer weight to the  
existing action ratio, which is usually close to ideal in Hamburg  
Steinways.

Do not---DO NOT---attempt to half-ass this job if you are really a  
professional pianist and teacher. Pay for the best person in your  
area to do the job. Period.

Best,
David Andersen
Malibu, CA

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