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 ------------------------- 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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