If it was originally constructed like that, an uneven joint is not a functional problem at all (maybe a cosmetic problem to those who care to look). If it is the result of glue joints failing, then it may well be a problem. You should be able to tell the difference between the two: If a couple of misaligned panel boards was part of the original construction, the finish on the soundboard should show no signs of cracking or other disruption in the area of the imperfect joints - if the finish is cracked/broken in the area of the joints, then perhaps the glue joint has failed in that area. Maybe someone else more familiar with Steinway's panel construction techniques can comment. I don't know how they prep their panels for finish application - whether the joints are sanded or planed flat. I don't think there is anything to do about it anyway - I mean, you're not going to return a free "D" - correct? Hope this helps. Terry Farrell On Feb 1, 2010, at 4:29 PM, Steven Hopp wrote: > > A new Steinway D has been gifted to our local college. It is > "newish". Serial #581649. It came from a dealer who was using it > as a rental but is in good shape. Needs some regulation and voicing > etc. They were going to go to New York but wanted Marvin Hamlisch > to inaugurate it next month and New York said it was unlikely they > could get it to them by then. Anyway, the head of the music dept. > in his detailed post delivery inspection noticed that the soundboard > has a few spots where the joints of the panel are not flush but > raised ever so slightly. Is this a problem or will it not effect > the life of the instrument? > > > Thanks > > Steven Hopp > Midland, TX > > Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. Sign > up now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20100201/93601f48/attachment-0001.htm>
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