----- Original Message ----- From: "David Love" <davidlovepianos@earthlink.net> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: October 01, 2003 10:16 PM Subject: Re: RC vs CC again > Is the CC board stiffer when both are fully loaded? What you suggest is > that the CC board would have better sustain and the RC board would be > louder. It will be interesting to hear Del's remarks on this because, > judging from various comments I've heard from him (and I may be mistaken), > he seems to emphasize sustain in the construction of his boards. > > David Love > davidlovepianos@earthlink.net Again, with rib-crowning technology the soundboard maker has a few more options. The board can be made very heavy and stiff (leaning toward more sustain, but with a bit less power) or it can be made very light and flexible (leaning toward more power but with a bit less sustain). Yes, personally, I opt toward a bit more sustain and I don't mind sacrificing a bit of power if necessary. The amount of power loss will probably not be noticeable in real life. And the tonal dynamics are a bit better. At least that's the plan. Del
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