I recently bought a Bechstein grand piano that required tuning and voicing and called Jim to offer his advice. Initially, I thought he would have to replace all the hammers--a simple job for such a skilled technician. He was able to file and reshape the existing hammers, which is as much an artistic process as a technical one. He then carefully voiced each individual hammer creating the most luminous, singing tones. He liberated the soul of the instrument. I agree that his work provides the standard for comparison for all others. Thank you, Jim.
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