Curve on Bridge Bottom

[Ron Nossaman]

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>                                        Richard, Terry
>                       It doesn't take much to flatten an unsupported rib as
> it  doesn't really take on its maximum stiffness till after it becomes part
> of the ply wood componet comprising the whole soundboard system at which
> point the cumulative resistive forces of cross banded woods and compression
> takes effect.  I agree with Ron that the bridge because of its shape simply
> rotates as the board flattens but there is still some nominal resistance to
> bearing. Every little bit does some good. 100 lbs is a 100 lbs which IF that
> is what it is, is roughly the same reisistance as one rib
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>> .>>>>>>>Best>.................Dale Erwin
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And we all know how often the soundboard goes flat in the low treble area,
crowned bridge or not.

Ron N