Robin Hufford wrote: > Hello Rick, > Thanks to you, Horace, Stephane, & Pierre for the kind words, > publicly spoken, and also, to those who have contacted me privately. > I will expand along this thread in the next day or so with what > will be, no doubt, a shocking statement to many: This is that the > assertion by technicians, designers, and engineers, here and there, > that changing various parameters of the soundboard system, for example > ribbing, downbearing pressure, taper, thinning, wire diameters, etc. is > an effective or, generally, even a significant change in impedance of > the soundboard system as a whole, and that this claim is, in fact, > incorrect, and, indeed, is a misconception predicated upon erroneous > assumptions. This was one of the "troublesome questions" I referred to > three years ago. Regards, Robin Hufford Yes, I remember that 3 years ago very well. You present post is the first I've seen that effectively counter addresses many of the claims that have been made by the Ron, Del, and Ron show... with supporting roles played by Terry and Dale. I get along very well with both Terry and Dale, and believe they are just under the influence of the other three, as there has been really no alternative for them. So I am greatfull that you are able to take the time. Most of this is a bit over my head when it comes to technical physics. I am however, able to follow a line of reasoning fairly well, and am able to dig through relevant texts enough to recognize gaping holes in some of the ideas presented by these three. Really, one does not even need much depth in this regard to recognize that something is adrift. The general fervour and zealous nature of their argumentation, despite obvious historical facts persuant to how the public in general views pianos and the sounds they project are enough. Keep on keeping on Robin. Cheers RicB > > Richard Brekne wrote: > >> Robin >> >> Wonderful posting ! Dispassionate with regards to personal >> preferences as is your want, and strictly informative. I >> particularilly enjoyed your comments on the nature of structure born >> sound, your comments on the impedance perspective (which provide new >> thought for my evening ponderings) and read with fascination where >> your comments and quotes relative to Seeley seemed to be going. >> >> These kinds of posts usually take me a few three four readings to >> digest adequately. I would recommend anyone who is interested in the >> many opinions offered about the nature of soundboard functioning to do >> the same. >> >> Thanks muchly >> >> Cheers >> RicB >> >>> >> > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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