Ron O said: <<"When we inspect grand pianos for a prospective rebuild, we take a straight edge with us to lay across the top of the outer rim. If the board hasn't got crown it doesn't get used.">> in reply to Ron N. who said: <<"Seriously I come up against this notion everday that hey, the board is perfect because it isn't cracked . . . (flatness accepted) .">> So the question (s) are to Ron & Ron......... 1.) Describe what aural results you want out of a soundboard without reference to geometrical shape. 2.) When you use the term "flat board" in what context is it used, loaded or unloaded? 3.) Would a "flat" board which provided all the aural requirements, in No. 1 above, be rejected for use? Jim Bryant (FL)
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