>...What's the difference between pressure bars and agraffes? I know what they >are, but I don't know which system is better and why. >Calin Some subjective differences from my point of view: 1) cost 2) quality of termination points for speaking length 3) spacing 4) appearance >By the way, I've seen pianos with only pressure bars or only agraffes, but >none with them mixed... >From my experience the majority of grands have agraffes at least in the bass. Then there are many that have agraffes both in the bass and tenor sections. Not very many grands have a full complement of agraffes. And then there are those that have only the pressure bar concept throughout. Keith McGavern Registered Piano Technician Oklahoma Chapter 731 Piano Technicians Guild USA
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