[pianotech] Separated bridge cap

[Ron Nossaman]

On 8/15/2012 2:34 PM, Encore Pianos wrote:
> I've certainly seen a few with reverse crown, but can't say I make a habit
> of checking it on Baldwin verticals as a matter of course.  I was assuming
> that the gap between the two lamina was not merely because of a poor glue
> joint, but also because the soundboard had collapsed, leaving the top piece
> hanging by its fingernails to the strings.

"Cat on the screen door syndrome" was common around here in verticals 
through the 80s, for bass bridges, but Baldwin verticals right there in 
the treble where the picture shows could sure be anywhere at all. 
Negative bearing anyone? <G>
Ron N