Negative bearing

[Ron Nossaman]

>This depends greatly on the length of the backscale. With the typical 35 to
>50 mm backscale found on some pianos this is a very good rule to follow.
>However, once you get the backscale length up to some reasonable amount you
>can start loading the bridge much like it is any where else in the scale.
>Well, perhaps not quite as much, but certainly more than zero. We just sent
>a Chickering 8' 8" (approx. 265 cm) (I think) grand out with about 1º of
>string bearing across A-1. Excellent sustain and power. But, after moving
>the bridge up some, it had a really long backscale.

I haven't tried this yet, but a high crown rib supported board certainly
shouldn't have any problem with it. I'll give it a shot on the next one,
contingent on what I can get in backscale lengths. Thanks.


Ron N