On Fri, 4 Jan 2002 12:46:37 JIMRPT wrote: > >In a message dated 04/01/02 11:24:34 AM, fordpiano@lycos.com writes: > ><< Well, so much for the idea that waves have to be reflected from the rim >back into the board in order for it to function properly. > >Phil F > >> > >And just where do you think the ribs are fastened or are they free floating >also? >Jim Bryant (FL) > My, this one sentence certainly got a lot of response. I certainly don't question the fact that the ribs are attached to the rim and are therefore providing support for the soundboard, and perhaps even fixity as Del stated. But I'm still a bit sceptical about the idea of waves bouncing back from the rim. This is a variation on what I've been conjecturing about in previous posts. Phil F -- Click here for your very own create-a-date adventure from MatchMaker Go to http://ecard.matchmaker.com/dating.html
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