Re: Clavinet hammer tips

[Philip Clements <clements@ziplink.net>]

Bryant wrote:
> 
> Cochran, Stewart wrote:
> >
> > (Sorry for the non-hammond post.....)
> >
> > A few months back someone posted a trick about making new clavinet hammers 
> > from an O-ring for some kind of Chevrolet.
> >
> > Is anyone familiar with this and if so, do you know the part number or what 
> > specifically I should ask for at the store?
> >
> > They weren't too familiar with clavinets down at the Hi/Lo.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Stewart
> 
> Can't help you with the tips, but it's nice to hear of someone still
> playing a Clav.  Got one myself, a D6 (I used to have a Clavinet II ith
> tuning pegs instead of the geared tuners).  Clavinets go great with a
> Hammond!Indeed they do.  I wanted to get some hammers for mine  to replace 
> some 
that have deep grooves and hang onto the string, making a loud pop upon
release.  On a coupla hammers I just put a little Elmer's glue in the 
gap.  Works OK , but I don't know yet for how long.  Of course, these
imperfections do add character to the axe ( sort of like the key click on
my Hammond)