Piano Size & Shape

[Delwin D Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: December 08, 2001 5:08 AM
Subject: Re: Piano Size & Shape


> Hi Del. Tuned a piano yesterday and thought about you and this post. 1927
5'
> 5" Sohmer Cupid Model. What a nice little piano. Cheek blocks about 3/4"
> wide and then the rim. Piano was not more than 3" wider than the keyboard.
> Real trim little petite rear end - just wide enough for the bass bridge
> (might such a small rear soundboard area be insufficient for bass?).


How much room was there around the bass bridge? Usually I see quite the
opposite--way too much room. And is there an optimum amount? Possibly, but
if there is I don't know what it is yet--just one more of the things I'm
working on.

Del