So do older Bechsteins not have screws into the ribs? That has been my experience also... David I. ----- Original message ----------------------------------------> From: Richard Brekne <Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no> To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org> Received: Sun, 02 Jan 2005 03:34:27 +0100 Subject: Re: FW: odd bechstein >D.L. Bullock wrote: >>Bechsteins, often, if not always, had screws through the top of the >>soundboard about every six inches along every rib. Yes your first reaction >>is ugh! but think about it...no loose ribs no matter the climate. >> >> >> >Where do peopele get these ideas ? About the only thing these screws >truly accomplish is to weaken ribs a bit. We've been through this >several times through the years, lots of stuff in the archives. >Cheers >RicB >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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