The mixtures are 1-1-1 of All fabric softener, alcohol, water. Just remember the purpose of the alcohol is to carry the softener and water into the felt. I have had to add more alcohol to the mixture when i wanted to apply from the side of the hammer with a dropper.
Todd used the hairspray Big Red Sexy Play Hard, but he said the play Harder is better. I looked at the ingredients and saw that the hairspray is basically alcohol and plastic. So why not make your own? I decided on B-72 because it mixes with alcohol. I am still experimenting, but as a starting point 2.5g to 4oz seems reasonable. I am open to even diluting more, testing will decide.
Here's my source for the B-72. I prefer them over Irwin because they offer other type of plastics besides the B-72. So there may be something there that's even better. Ya never know.
https://www.talasonline.com/search?keywords=parobaloid-chris
------------------------------
If it's pinging, it's not singing, it's just ringing,
chernobieffpiano.com
grandpianoman@protonmail.comKnoxville, TN
865-986-7720
------------------------------
Original Message:
Sent: 04-01-2020 13:34
From: Alan Eder
Subject: Dissecting the Tone of Piano Hammers Parts 1 and 2
You can get your B-72 from Dale Erwin.
Alan
------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
Original Message:
Sent: 04-01-2020 12:37
From: Jonathon Lorek
Subject: Dissecting the Tone of Piano Hammers Parts 1 and 2
Thank you Chris, can you confirm the ratios for the two mixtures?
Fabric softener to Everclear?
B-72 (ganulars??) and Everclear?
What's a good source for B-72?
I have a piano in right now that would be a good candidate for this experimenting.
------------------------------
Jonathon Lorek
Painesville OH
440-539-7354
Original Message:
Sent: 03-26-2020 23:27
From: Chris Chernobieff
Subject: Dissecting the Tone of Piano Hammers Parts 1 and 2
Here's the links to the two part video series of a class that was held at my shop in Lenoir City. The instructor is Todd Scott RPT.
He's showing his Fabric Softener and Hair spray voicing system. The Piano is a Baldwin R with my new soundboard system. The hammers are Renner Blue Points that were preshaped and prevoiced by Renner. A word about Todd using Hairspray in the videos. I read the ingredients and the hairspray is basically plastic (polymer), alcohol (reducer) and fragrance. Taking that knowledge, I made my own using B-72 (polymer) and everclear (reducer) and I so far like the results.
Hope you enjoy the videos!!
Dissecting the Tone of Piano Hammers
Brighteon |
remove preview |
|
Dissecting the Tone of Piano Hammers |
Dissecting the Tone of Piano Hammers Your keywords determine which category will be chosen for your video. Use keywords like health, technology, science, politics, food, etc., to make sure your video goes into the category you wish. |
View this on Brighteon > |
|
|
Dissecting the Tone of Piano Hammers Part 2
Brighteon |
remove preview |
|
Dissecting the Tone of Piano Hammers Part 2 |
Todd Scott RPT continues his presentation regarding Voicing with Fabric Softener and Hairspray. Recorded on 3/22/2020 at the shop of Chernobieff Piano Restorations in Lenoir City, Tennessee |
View this on Brighteon > |
|
|
https://www.brighteon.com/78153c40-e66f-4130-a1ba-a41b946d9fa7
------------------------------
If it's pinging, it's not singing, it's just ringing,
chernobieffpiano.com
grandpianoman@protonmail.com
Knoxville, TN
865-986-7720
------------------------------