Approx. 3 year old Steinway D Appears to have a severely rolled bridge. Measurements....... With a dial gauge I measure plus 10 at the back and 0 at the front at about D4. At about D5 0 bearing. Most readings are lower at the front then back throughout. So I call in a friend with a proper bubble gauge who gets results consistent with mine. At D4 plus 24 at back, negative 12 front. Of added significance may be that the bass bridge has roll; Negative 15 front, on second highest bass bridge note. What motivated me to measure was buzzing back scale on the chrome plates, as if the rear of the bridge had lifted enough to eliminate good contact with the plate. Termination points do not stay seated, more buzzing has appeared over the winter. There is still some crown on the board, as seen by a stretched string, but the bridge has rolled forward. Questions This is a relatively new piano, so a warranter issue. What should be done? What is likely to be suggested? What arguments can be had against half measures? If they suggest just recapping the bridges. They should do it; correct? Would such a solution be a band aid to a more serious soundboard problem? ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
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