KS 24: Regulate Samples / Additional Prep?

KS 24: Regulate Samples / Additional Prep?

This week, I will touch on the importance of regulation sampling and the possibility of further preparation steps based on what you find. Geometry may need tweaking if normal aftertouch requires too much dip, notes feel too heavy, notes won't repeat, or parts poorly align. Materials may need attention if indentations will conflict with new spacing or cause other problems. Hammerline may be overly elevated after multiple hammer filings and need action adaptations. My suggestions will all be quick-ish fixes where a more thorough restoration or replacement of parts would exceed budget.
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KS 23: Hammer Prep On-Rail and Verticality

KS 23: Hammer Prep On-Rail and Verticality

Whether or not hammers received off-rail prep, on-rail prep comes next. This will include solving overly loose pinning if present (the overly tight having been solved before bedding and sampling). Support shanks with a long screwdriver and move it side-to-side. Any shanks that follow with that small amount of contact friction will be candidates. And watch hammers bounce on their rest cushions - more bounce equals less friction. These tests can also find a damaged flange or birdseye. Or a loose hammerhead.
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