informal/definitions/rerere

Delwin D Fandrich pianobuilders@olynet.com
Mon, 29 Dec 1997 20:50:34 -0800



Ron Nossaman wrote:

> Hi Jim,
>
> Here is something I've wondered about for a long time, and it's come up in
> list discussions in the past. I, personally, don't believe the rim
> configuration has a lot to do with maintaining crown in a soundboard. That's
> the ribs' job. While the rim material, bracing, etc.  seems to have a whole
> lot to do with sound production, I can't buy the premise that boards go flat
> from rim spread, or glue joint failure at the rim. I'd like to see this
> cleared up one way or the other if anyone has any real evidence. If I'm
> wrong, correct me... please, but it's something all of us need to get straight.
>
> Ron Nossaman

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Ron,

You're right, it doesn't.

However, to avoid duplicating a lot of writing, please see the sidebar accompanying my article in the December Journal.

-- ddf




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