Why Older pianos and Pianolas sound better [Part 1]

[berntd]

Hello,

Thanks for you videos and please keep them coming!!

Are the hammers in this piano original or modern replacements?

[StevesPianolas]

@berntd All Hammers have been replace , Hardened and eased off by me and all our pianolas have our "Luma NON RUSTING" Piano Bass Strings. and Rust resistant Treble Strings Thanks Steve

[berntd]

Hi Steve, yes, I can hear that.

In my personal opinion (nothing against you or anyone), new hammers are way too hard and give that crisp glass like harsh crystal clear sound. I find that sound tyring, expecially on Boogie Woogie. The old pianos were more mellow and smooth in my opnion.

[StevesPianolas]

@berntd Hi the hammers can be voiced before hardening , It all depends what customers want ! It really is a matter of taste . Cheers Steve

[iterlimen]

Increíble ver cómo funciona con un sólo pedal... Extraordinaria presión.

Congratulations...!

[pm0501]

Great sounding pianola! I have a 1925 model scheduled to be rebuilt by the end of the year.

[StevesPianolas]

Hi thanks for your comment . Please be careful on who you choose to rebuild your

Pianola . Make sure they rebush your spoolbox If they don't . Don't use them ! Your Pianola would sound better with new strings . Hope it turns out o'k . Cheers

[iterlimen]

Increíble la presión obtenida con un sólo pedal (imagino que es real ya que no se ve funcionar la pianola...)

Enhorabuena y felicitaciones