David, I had a similar problem recently with an 1896 Bechstein oblique strung U/R, although there were no bushings. The two problems were: (a) The holes in the frame in the treble section were smaller than those lower down, making it a problem to use the same guage of pin throughout. (b) The holes in the plank were not central in the holes through the frame. Holes in the plank were seated at the bottom of the holes through the frame, giving the effect of pins hanging down when one looks at them at eye level. Anyone else dealt with this? Rob Thornton UK
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