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After driving 32 miles to tune a Baldwin Hamilton, I discovered a slight issue with the hammers. Below is a photo. The owner expected me to tune the piano which was gifted to her, so I gave it my due diligence. Fortunately, the piano was close to pitch and actually tuned up nicely. But have to say, it sounds more like a Fender Rhodes than an acoustic piano. As to what chewed up the hammers? My uneducated guess is moths.


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Randy Prentice RPT
Tucson AZ
(520) 749-3788
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Other possible causes :

    Someone watched a You Tube Video on hammer shaping with a Dremel Tool

    Someone wanted a lighter action

    Mice or rat damage although there would be visible droppings - I had a Petrof studio that mice had moved into and shredded the hammers something like this

    Its amazing how people "gift" pianos to others in this condition

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James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
(843) 325-4357
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2022 23:35
From: Randy Prentice
Subject: Ice Cream Hammers

After driving 32 miles to tune a Baldwin Hamilton, I discovered a slight issue with the hammers. Below is a photo. The owner expected me to tune the piano which was gifted to her, so I gave it my due diligence. Fortunately, the piano was close to pitch and actually tuned up nicely. But have to say, it sounds more like a Fender Rhodes than an acoustic piano. As to what chewed up the hammers? My uneducated guess is moths.

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Randy Prentice RPT
Tucson AZ
(520) 749-3788
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What's the big deal? I don't see anything wrong with them!   😉 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor

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Peter Grey
Stratham NH
(603) 686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2022 23:46
From: James Kelly
Subject: Ice Cream Hammers

Other possible causes :

    Someone watched a You Tube Video on hammer shaping with a Dremel Tool

    Someone wanted a lighter action

    Mice or rat damage although there would be visible droppings - I had a Petrof studio that mice had moved into and shredded the hammers something like this

    Its amazing how people "gift" pianos to others in this condition

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James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
(843) 325-4357

Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2022 23:35
From: Randy Prentice
Subject: Ice Cream Hammers

After driving 32 miles to tune a Baldwin Hamilton, I discovered a slight issue with the hammers. Below is a photo. The owner expected me to tune the piano which was gifted to her, so I gave it my due diligence. Fortunately, the piano was close to pitch and actually tuned up nicely. But have to say, it sounds more like a Fender Rhodes than an acoustic piano. As to what chewed up the hammers? My uneducated guess is moths.

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Randy Prentice RPT
Tucson AZ
(520) 749-3788
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It is a shame. Other than the hammers and hammer rest rail, the piano appeared to be in first rate condition - for its age. The dampers were unaffected. The ID markings inside indicate the piano originated from a local community college. When, where and how this damage occurred is a mystery.

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Randy Prentice RPT
Tucson AZ
(520) 749-3788
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-05-2022 09:44
From: Peter Grey
Subject: Ice Cream Hammers

What's the big deal? I don't see anything wrong with them!   😉

Peter Grey Piano Doctor

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Peter Grey
Stratham NH
(603) 686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com

Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2022 23:46
From: James Kelly
Subject: Ice Cream Hammers

Other possible causes :

    Someone watched a You Tube Video on hammer shaping with a Dremel Tool

    Someone wanted a lighter action

    Mice or rat damage although there would be visible droppings - I had a Petrof studio that mice had moved into and shredded the hammers something like this

    Its amazing how people "gift" pianos to others in this condition

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James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
(843) 325-4357

Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2022 23:35
From: Randy Prentice
Subject: Ice Cream Hammers

After driving 32 miles to tune a Baldwin Hamilton, I discovered a slight issue with the hammers. Below is a photo. The owner expected me to tune the piano which was gifted to her, so I gave it my due diligence. Fortunately, the piano was close to pitch and actually tuned up nicely. But have to say, it sounds more like a Fender Rhodes than an acoustic piano. As to what chewed up the hammers? My uneducated guess is moths.

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Randy Prentice RPT
Tucson AZ
(520) 749-3788
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Maybe it was a "prepared piano" ala John Cage.....

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James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
(843) 325-4357
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-05-2022 10:25
From: Randy Prentice
Subject: Ice Cream Hammers

It is a shame. Other than the hammers and hammer rest rail, the piano appeared to be in first rate condition - for its age. The dampers were unaffected. The ID markings inside indicate the piano originated from a local community college. When, where and how this damage occurred is a mystery.

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Randy Prentice RPT
Tucson AZ
(520) 749-3788

Original Message:
Sent: 10-05-2022 09:44
From: Peter Grey
Subject: Ice Cream Hammers

What's the big deal? I don't see anything wrong with them!   😉

Peter Grey Piano Doctor

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Peter Grey
Stratham NH
(603) 686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com

Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2022 23:46
From: James Kelly
Subject: Ice Cream Hammers

Other possible causes :

    Someone watched a You Tube Video on hammer shaping with a Dremel Tool

    Someone wanted a lighter action

    Mice or rat damage although there would be visible droppings - I had a Petrof studio that mice had moved into and shredded the hammers something like this

    Its amazing how people "gift" pianos to others in this condition

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James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
(843) 325-4357

Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2022 23:35
From: Randy Prentice
Subject: Ice Cream Hammers

After driving 32 miles to tune a Baldwin Hamilton, I discovered a slight issue with the hammers. Below is a photo. The owner expected me to tune the piano which was gifted to her, so I gave it my due diligence. Fortunately, the piano was close to pitch and actually tuned up nicely. But have to say, it sounds more like a Fender Rhodes than an acoustic piano. As to what chewed up the hammers? My uneducated guess is moths.

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Randy Prentice RPT
Tucson AZ
(520) 749-3788
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hello Randy,
it looks like a larger rodent, possibly a rat or squirrel got in there, although they would most likely have gnawed on the wood as well but maybe they had a felt fetish?
the reason for not finding any droppings may just be that someone cleaned the mess.
Anyway, this looks like a Salvador Dalí inspired piece of work to me.
Peter

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Petrus Janssen
Peachtree City GA
(678) 416-8055
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2022 23:35
From: Randy Prentice
Subject: Ice Cream Hammers

After driving 32 miles to tune a Baldwin Hamilton, I discovered a slight issue with the hammers. Below is a photo. The owner expected me to tune the piano which was gifted to her, so I gave it my due diligence. Fortunately, the piano was close to pitch and actually tuned up nicely. But have to say, it sounds more like a Fender Rhodes than an acoustic piano. As to what chewed up the hammers? My uneducated guess is moths.

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Randy Prentice RPT
Tucson AZ
(520) 749-3788
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I think those are the new Build Back Better hammers.

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John Formsma
New Albany MS

"Sneak up on optimal."
--Ron Nossaman
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2022 23:35
From: Randy Prentice
Subject: Ice Cream Hammers

After driving 32 miles to tune a Baldwin Hamilton, I discovered a slight issue with the hammers. Below is a photo. The owner expected me to tune the piano which was gifted to her, so I gave it my due diligence. Fortunately, the piano was close to pitch and actually tuned up nicely. But have to say, it sounds more like a Fender Rhodes than an acoustic piano. As to what chewed up the hammers? My uneducated guess is moths.

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Randy Prentice RPT
Tucson AZ
(520) 749-3788
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Chuck Norris Was Here !

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Regards,

Jon Page
mailto:jonpage@comcast.net
http://www.pianocapecod.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-05-2022 15:20
From: John Formsma
Subject: Ice Cream Hammers

I think those are the new Build Back Better hammers.

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John Formsma
New Albany MS

"Sneak up on optimal."
--Ron Nossaman

Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2022 23:35
From: Randy Prentice
Subject: Ice Cream Hammers

After driving 32 miles to tune a Baldwin Hamilton, I discovered a slight issue with the hammers. Below is a photo. The owner expected me to tune the piano which was gifted to her, so I gave it my due diligence. Fortunately, the piano was close to pitch and actually tuned up nicely. But have to say, it sounds more like a Fender Rhodes than an acoustic piano. As to what chewed up the hammers? My uneducated guess is moths.

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Randy Prentice RPT
Tucson AZ
(520) 749-3788
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Some hot fudge. A little whipped cream and a cherry. Yum! 🍨

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Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2022 23:35
From: Randy Prentice
Subject: Ice Cream Hammers

After driving 32 miles to tune a Baldwin Hamilton, I discovered a slight issue with the hammers. Below is a photo. The owner expected me to tune the piano which was gifted to her, so I gave it my due diligence. Fortunately, the piano was close to pitch and actually tuned up nicely. But have to say, it sounds more like a Fender Rhodes than an acoustic piano. As to what chewed up the hammers? My uneducated guess is moths.

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Randy Prentice RPT
Tucson AZ
(520) 749-3788
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