----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: February 22, 2003 5:56 PM Subject: Rebuilding Steinways vs Asians > No I did not make the quote that the inner rim wood makes it less desirable > to rebuild Asian Pianos. I think I would attribute that sentiment to Del, > who likes to grouse about the "Select Hardwood". Yes, I have fussed about the prospect. We've now done several pianos having Select Hardwood rims and have found it takes some different procedures. In some the wood is so soft--the spruce is actually much harder and more durable--it becomes difficult to remove the soundboard without damaging the rim extensively. It also requires a different approach to the soundboard design since you can't depend on the rim to be much of an acoustical reflector. Del
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