Farrell wrote: > "Do Bechsteins have a down bearing? Do they have a crowned rib or a > flat rib?" > I have a Bechstein in my shop with prominent "S"-shaped ribs! > > Terry Farrell Does anyone know of a modern grand or upright that has <<no bearing >> purposely designed into it ? btw... the S shaped rib syndrome usually accompanies a piano used profrilactiarlly during the 1920's in the more populous areas of the North American Continent. Boogie woogie you know...... Proof positive that piano structure definantly reacts to vibratal stimuli. RicB
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