Bass Bridge

[Claude Harding]

Matthew,
 
   As Alicia said, the piece the bass bridge is connected to, when it is
constructed offset rather than being glued directly to the soundboard, is
called an "apron" and sometimes a "shelf."  Cracks in the apron can be a
problem.  It is important to check the glue joint between the apron/bridge
and also the apron/soundboard strip at the top edge of the apron.  If the
glue joints are solid, the cracks in the apron may not be a serious problem
unless things get worse.  Ideally, the apron should be without cracks, but
that may be down the list of priorities with this piano, depending on how
extensive the repairs and service will be.  The needs and available funds of
the piano owner will affect the priorities.
 
Claude Harding

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Matthew Todd
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 12:47 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Bass Bridge


Went to evaluate a WP Haines upright.  Please forgive my ignorance, but what
is the piece of wood the bass bridge sits on and is between the bridge and
soundboard called?  Anyway, the bridge looks good, but that section of wood
has several cracks.  Will that cause just as much tuning instability as if
the bridge were cracked?
 
 
Thanks,
Matthew
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