New Steinway D problem

[BobDavis88@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 09/03/2002 7:00:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no writes:

> when I put a little sideways pressure on the end that is
>  screwed into the tenor/treble strutt, the buzz abruptly
>  dissapeared. Knocking on this bar on the side yeilds a
>  rattling / buzz noise  and it is clear this is not dead on
>  solid at all points to the plate......
>  [snip]
>  I would very much appreciate any good advice you have 

Richard,

I'd refer it right back to Steinway. It is a warranty issue; pass on your 
findings and let them fix it. Last I heard, it is not officially sanctioned 
to remove this bar, but it happens all the time, even at Steinway. I think it 
is more important for coupling than strength, except maybe while the piano is 
being moved. Why take any risk at all, or expense?
Bob