In a message dated 97-05-21 14:41:19 EDT, you write: Dear Mike, Thanks alot for clarifying this situation.It is amazing how an explanation of something can get distorted as it is passed along from one person to the next when they have a "sort-of" grasp of the problem. Doug Hershberger,RPT << Regarding the model B grand (Steinway), in 1992 - 3 the factory incorporated a change in the instrument both to the contour of the soundboard bridge and the contour of the v-bar. The v-bar now has two seperate archs with a step between the two treble areas. The bridge has an increased bend between the agraffe and the v-bar area. It's purpose was to smooth out the scaling in the melodic area of the treble #1 region, which results in a more consistent tonal quality without rehanging hammers. Keep in mind that even when the specs are on, one might acheive the best results on occasion by altering a strike line within a certain area; a method that the Hamburg factory takes more liberty in applying...than in NY. By the way, the Model B with the revised plate and bridge has the number 3 casted into it, near the "moon"....(the tail end). Mike Mohr Steinway factory, NYC >>
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