Duplex

[Delwin D Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: November 20, 2002 6:50 AM
Subject: Re: Duplex


> Del,
>          How could you?!?!?!  You're contributing to my
> duplexophobia!   ;-0  How can I feel assured enough to try tuning one if I
> don't know which ones are permanent and which ones are not. I still say
> that if the bridge did a proper job of terminating the duplex would be a
> moot point anyway.
>
> Best,
> Greg

You're right. And this problem can be solved by coupling the bridge directly
to the bellybraces. A few cut-to-fit hard maple or laminated birch spacers
along with a bunch of, say, Grade 8, 3/8" NF hex head bolts through the
bridge and braces should do the trick.

Always willing to help....

Del