Ulrich Sauter showed me the titanium bridge pins Sauter is now using (only) on their concert Grands. The idea is that titanium is extremely hard and therefore conducts vibrations readily. As well, its low density and low elasticity give it ideal vibrational characteristics for bridge pins. It was apparently not easy to find a supplier who could manufacture these special pins in the close tolerances Sauter required, and they didn't come cheap. I was thinking that if there be interest from rebuilders to try titanium bridge pins. I doubt that there is much chance of the factory sharing them with individuals, but if there is enough interest, I could approach Ulrich and possibly persuade him to part with a certain bulk amount of these special bridge pins. Jurgen Goering Piano Forte Supply www.pianofortesupply > Yes, the wholesaler did mention the titanium bridge pins. His English > was a little unclear so I didn't at first get that it was the bridge > pins. > > Andrew Anderson > > At 02:10 PM 12/1/2005, you wrote: >>> I've been looking at a high-end German piano, Sauter, an noticed >>> that on their 7' & 9' grands they cap the treble portions of the >>> long bridge in ebony. Is this wood harder than maple? >>> Andrew Anderson >> >> >> Both harder, and heavier. How about the titanium bridge pins? Are >> they using those in the production models? >> >> Ron N
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