In a message dated 98-04-28 18:15:19 EDT, you write: >I would appreciate input regarding cleaning and even possibly >refinnishing a grand soundboard with the strings allready installed? >(Without "lifting" the strings). Sure would be an interesting and money >saving solution to this problem in some cases. > >Keep up the good work everybody! > >Arlan Harris Arlen: Cleaning the soundboard is possible, using a variety of methods. Refinishing the soundboard without removing the strings, however, would be almost next to impossible. The soundboard continues under the plate, and if any stripping material goes under there, it would be very difficult to remove it. Also, what are you going to refinish the board with, once you have it stripped? The amount of moisture associated with the material will not be good for the strings. I have never attempted to refinish a board with the strings still on the piano, but perhaps someone else has. My recommendation would be to just clean it, or if the customer wants the board refinished, to also restring the piano. Willem Blees RPT St. Louis
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