Steinway Plate strut Q

[Pianoman]

These struts used to be removed when Helpinstill mikes were placed in the 
pianos during rock concerts but they were replaced when the mike was taken 
out .  This was during the 1970's or so.
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerald Cousins" <cousins_gerry at msn.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 7:59 PM
Subject: Steinway Plate strut Q


Greetings all:
I recently encountered, for the first time ever, a SS- D where the cross 
strut (my term here) had been removed.
The strut I am referring to is the one that connects from the bass/tenor 
break over to the treble hitch pin and support bolt area.
It is plate steel and usually has STEINWAY raised cast onto the metal. It 
connects to the plate with machine screws.
Initial findings and observations: The 2 machine screws were still screwed 
into the plate.
Pitch was at 440.  Noticable lack of sustain in treble and high treble. 
Plate had no structural issues (yet)
I am uncertain who what or when this was done but my best guess is that it 
was forgotten during a restringing.
All comments and opinions as to the good bad or indifferent of this issue 
are appreciated. I do have a plan of action but wanted to field
this one to the list first.
Cordially,
Gerry Cousins, RPT
cousins_gerry at msn.com