[pianotech] Separated bridge cap

[Terry Farrell]

Is there such a thing as "sound deterioration" in the treble of a Baldwin Hamilton?  I mean something beyond that which occurs in most any Baldwin Hamilton.

Terry Farrell

PS:  Sometimes, when the sound is so bad, less volume can actually be a good thing.....  :-(

On Aug 15, 2012, at 4:57 PM, Dean May wrote:

> I would run some thin CA glue in first, then follow with medium gap filling,
> then spritz with accelerator. I've been doing it for years on similar pianos
> and it is holding up just fine. A quick inexpensive fix for an inexpensive
> piano. 
> 
> The problem with leaving the gap open is that there will be sound
> deterioration in that section.
> 
> 
> Dean
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> 
> Baldwin Hamilton. Upper treble.
> Best way to repair?
> 
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