>There are two principal reasons for this difference in tuning pin hole >preparation in the Steinway scales. The first is the closeness of the >holes (overlapping countersinks) in the center section. The second is >strength. Some of the scales have been prone to failure in this area over >the years and the small additional material helps strengthen the web. >Hope this helps clear up some of the mystery! > >Bob Beck Additional material...??? --- Scale failure??? --- As a result of what?? - Not removing the existing plate webbing in the low tenor by countersinking the holes ???????????????????? Sorry Bob, you lost me altogether here. OK, I admit it, I'm kind of old and slow and don't get it at all. Please elaborate for the folk(s?) in the cheap seats. Ron N
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