My concern would be that it has to affect the sound to some extent. I would attempt to fill it with epoxy before disassembly. That means turning the instrument on its top. Or if it goes completely through to between the sound board and outer rim, filling from the top. I have seen this condition not only on old Steinways, Masons, and Baldwins, but in newer Asian pianos such as a 3 year old Young Chang, 10 year old Kawai, and 20 year old Yamaha. vince@byu.edu - Dear list - - - What is your approach to dealing with separation of the inner and outer - rims of pianos such as Steinways? How evident does such a condition have - to be to be of concern (any) to you when rebuilding? I suppose my question - is directed primarily towards rebuilders, but don't let that stop you if - you have a strong opinion. I attempted to look this up in the archives but - found nothing of relevance under 'delamination' or 'case - separation'. Also, I wonder how often you see this condition in new - pianos (only a few years old)? Thanks - - - David Skolnik -
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