I'm staring at my various dampers felts, with a magnifying glass, as I think that's where I went south, regarding the choice of felt. I have both Laroueax and Japanese felts. I understand the Laroueax is sold as "vertical cut", but to tell the truth, I cannot see any difference in grain between the two felt makers. Both look like there is horizontal grain pattern, across the width of the felt. Exactly what should vertical cut felt look like, on the bass string shaped felts. The Laroueax may have a grain pattern which is harder to read as directional, than the Japanese.
The grain pattern on the flats can clearly be seen, but I see no difference on the shaped felts. Any thoughts on this?
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Jim Ialeggio
grandpianosolutions.com
Shirley, MA
978 425-9026
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