George Epple asked:

> 1)  What hammers (brand) should be installed on a AA (6'2)
> Mason and Hamlin grand piano?

Abel Hammers are available from Wally Brooks,
Old Lyme, Connecticut, tel (800)-326-2440

> 2)  Who is making the best/most accurate strings?  I have been told
> that some string manufacturers are not using the correct "core" wire
> for wound strings.

Bass Strings from  GC Piano Co.
Scarborough, Ontatio, Canada, tel:  (416)-755-7109

> 3)  What paint should be used on the plate?  I'm trying to avoid the
> "new Japanese piano" look.

Bronzing Powder mixed into clear lacquer with a clear overcoat.
Or gold spray cans are also available from Steinway,  #007735,
tel: (718)-204-3150

Jon Page
Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass. (jpage@capecod.net)