M&H uprights/ Re: Jack Wyatt - G Scale M&H

[Charles Neuman]

> I wrote:
> > Third, uprights tend to have a more
> > muffled sound due to the fact that they are enclosed in cabinetry.
> >
Delwin Fandrich wrote:
> This can be resolved with open cabinetry. Many old uprights dealt with this
> by installing grillwork covered with decorative cloth. A bit of extra work,
> but worth it. Also, cabinetry can be made a bit 'loose.' That is, gaps can
> be introduced to allow sound to escape. Front panels can be made of light
> and thin wood panels instead of MDF. Caster block extensions can be used to
> ensure that the piano is not pushed flush to the wall--helps with stability
> as well.

One thing I want to do is make an open type of music rack that can hold
music so I can play with the music desk (or is it called a front panel?)
removed. That way I can see the action and hear the sound directly. I'm
planning on making a makeshift one from an old music stand, with tons of
felt everywhere something hard touches the cabinet. I'd eventually like to
have one made of plexiglass so it has a more invisible look to it. The
good thing about the Renner action is that the soft pedal doesn't move the
whole hammer rest rail. The back part of the rail stays put, and there's
another rail that moves the hammers forward. Thus, any makeshift music
holder can rest against the stationary hammer rail.

The only problem with removing the music desk is that I get distracted by
sounds from the action itself, like bridle straps flopping around.

Thanks for your comments,

Charles