Ebony bridge caps/ Titanium bridge pins

[Cy Shuster]

Thanks for the info!

Are there models where the bridge pins are set out past the edge of the 
notch, on purpose?  This is something I've heard about Sauters recently.

--Cy Shuster--
Boston, MA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Spreeman" <m_spreeman@hotmail.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 12:30 PM
Subject: Ebony bridge caps/ Titanium bridge pins


>I wish to take a moment to comment on the threads concerning Sauter pianos. 
>I am currently building pianos in Scottsdale, AZ and am outsourcing some of 
>my materials with Sauter.  I am also a Sauter dealer.  I was recently at 
>the factory in Spaichingen and discussed these matters with Ulrich and Mr. 
>Schnitzer (Production Manager).  FYI,  only the model 275 has an ebony 
>bridge cap for the highest treble section, and not the model 220.  Sauter 
>does not have titanium bridge pins.  The rear tunable duplex assembly of 
>the models 220 and 275 are made from titanium.
>
> Sincerely,
> Michael Spreeman