Before and after fitting new hammers on a Bluthner 5ft 6in grand c1929. Jump links:

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Before fitting hammers: 0:01 general comments/casework
0:59 tuning pins
1:17 Frame and strings
1:27 The serial number and decal showing prizes from 1865 to 1922.
2:11 played before changing hammers
2:31 original Bluthner strings
3:17 down-weight about 58 grammes before fitting hammers
( 3:19 NB chipped ivory on D - see later link for repair )
4:04 hammers before replacing - only 3mm depth of felt on note 66 (D6).
4:22 Bluthner knuckles - we are replacing these with rollers (see later link)
5:06 Knuckles compared to rollers
5:55 Bluthner IVa played before changing hammers + general comments.

After fitting hammers:
7:59 re-weighted keys 50g in centre, 48g top treble, 52g in lower bass, ± 2g.
8:32 chipped key repaired (see 3:19 above )
8:48 clean tone of replaced hammers - they need fine voicing and can be further voiced down if required.
9:09 new hammers, shanks and rollers - can be voiced down to taste!
10:05 lubrication with Talc or Teflon powder, French Chalk is Talc in stick form!
10:34 new hammers played - crisper tone. cf.2:10 above
10:52 Played after new hammers fitted.

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