When is a Steinway still a Steinway

[Ron Nossaman]

>What obligation do we have as technicians in such situations?
>
>David Love

Some more thoughts. If this is really a concern, there's always the option 
of reproducing what was originally there, within reason. I would at least 
suggest a new string scale and crowned rib set , re-calibrated as 
necessary, with soundboard replacement. It won't make the piano look 
different to most folks, but will minimize some of the inherent problems.

The other side of this is that the rebuilder's good work and fine 
performance result will be credited to Steinway if it sounds good, and to 
him if it doesn't.

Ron N