[CAUT] [pianotech] Riblets

[Ron Nossaman]

Andrew Anderson wrote:
> The school whose Steinways I service would like to ameliorate the poor 
> balance between bass and treble in their D.  This D was a really weak 
> treble.  Voicing the hammers up makes for a harsh attack but doesn't 
> seem to address power.
> 
> Could someone who has utilized riblets on a S&S D comment on their 
> experience.

I haven't dried riblets on a D, but I know of a couple of 
instances where it was tried, and heard one of them first 
hand. The consensus was that it was somewhat less bad, but not 
really better. Still, it's worth a try for the price of making 
a couple. I think the belly rail, unsupported through the top 
half of the scale by other than the "little stick", offers 
more potential, however. Pianotek sells a turnbuckle adjusted 
brace that will likely help more than riblets.

Or if you'd like a more extensive modification...
Ron N