Hairline cracks in Treble Bridge

newdaymoore@bellsouth.net newdaymoore@bellsouth.net
Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:44:52 -0500


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <newdaymoore@bellsouth.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: Hairline cracks in Treble Bridge


> What do you think could be causing the vibrating sound in the one key? 
> The technician put a sponge wedge in by the string to absorb some of the 
> vibrating noise.  It is working as a temporary fix.  Although someone 
> mentioned rusty strings. I do have a few strings in the treble end that 
> have a small amount of rust.  I asked him about that and he didn't seem to 
> think they needed replaced.  What do you think?  I am pretty sure these 
> are the original strings, from 1890.
> So far you and Mr Goss have recommended the CA glue.  So I am going to ask 
> my technician about his knowledge of CA glue and show him Mr Goss's email. 
> Mr Goss broke it down step by step on how to apply it.  It sounds simple.
>
> Thanks so much!
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Don" <pianotuna@yahoo.com>
> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 12:32 PM
> Subject: Re: Hairline cracks in Treble Bridge
>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am doubtful that the hair line cracks are causing your vibration. CA 
>> glue
>> would be the repair of choice. Quick Fast, and Cheap to the client. If 
>> the
>> bridge still needs replacement--then you can still do it.
>>
>>
>> At 12:48 PM 11/16/2005 -0500, you wrote:
>>>                        half and putting in a  new half bridge in 
>>> instead.
>>>        Would that cause problems later  on? Thanks.   No virus found in
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>>
>> Regards,
>> Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.P.T.
>> Non calor sed umor est qui nobis incommodat
>>
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