Joe Garrett wrote: > Dale E. said:"I'd say the Bechstein had other problems,.hey there are so > many to choose from. i.e. old board, bearing etc. > BTW UV doesn't have to be direct contact to cause a finish to fade or > degrade. > Besides Europeans don't believe in replacing soundboards. It would > remove > the magic tone wood. (grin.) Conrad. I need a really good Flamesuit " Where did you get that idea ?? I know folks down on the Cont that replace on a regular basis. A lot of nordic rebuilders hedge from it, citing economics etc... I have to wonder. A well equipped shop, good tools, and routines worked out... cant be any less cost effective then your quicko shim and refinish job that leaves the piano sounding sad eh ??.. I think tho.. that there are a few woodworking skills many shops feel inhibited by... like making a bridge.. the whole <<new soundboard>> task probably seems more daunting then it really is. I've stumbled through 2 old square grands now... just to get my feet a bit moist.... and I actually believe I could do a modern grand if I put myself to it. But its not tradition here. The magic tone bit is just the excuse me thinks. That said... I do like the idea of using old panels and rib crowning them anew. Cheers RicB > .!!!!!!!!! > Dale, > The finish on this Bechstein was more like 1/8" thick! Everything else > was ok. Crown/hammers/action, etc were well done and maintained. Just > a gutless piano because someone decided to "try" the new finish on > their project! Dumkopf! BTW, how the hell did Yamama get into this > conversation?!!! On the UV thing, I agree, to some degree. But, with > reservations! K? > Best regards, > Joe Garrett, R.P.T. > Captain, Tool Police > Squares R I
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