> The difference in longevity between Violins and Pianos could be
>as simple as the fact that one is a percussive instrument, and one is a
>bowed instrument. Hey, I'd be in better shape after 100 years of
>being stroked, as opposed to 100 years of being hammered. Wouldn't you?
Kevin Ramsey<
>...I personally firmly believe that any wooden instrument has the
>potential to mature in a positive or negative manner... all dependant
>on how its treated...
Richard Brekne<
As a belly/gut/mid riff type person (tks to André), this resonates with my
diaphragm, uh, I mean, is an extremely sound supposition.
Keith McGavern
Registered Piano Technician
Oklahoma Chapter 731
Piano Technicians Guild
USA
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