North hudson soundboard closure

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.          Greg

   At this point in time our sources for soundboard panels are limited. 
Bolduc is the largest supplier of panels which is canadian eastern type 
spruce. I have recently seen  The Geers people advertising Sitka panels. Nick 
Gravagne is doing the board in a box (so to speak)  duplication service which 
if this is your first go round I would suggest that. The only new supplier is 
again Roseland Piano--Rick Wheeler Portland oregon. He is also the only one 
providing tongue and groove boards which is far superior IMHO to the standard 
butt jointed board. John Hartman and Ted Samble make their own boards this 
way but for their own use of course.
    Also IMHO Sitka is the board of choice to me because of its superior 
strength to weight ratio which provides such excellent impedance propertys 
for sustain, power and longevity.  Rick finally has a good supplier of Sitka. 
Get em while they are hot.
  I previously used soundwoods who supplied me with the nicest looking sitka 
panels up till the time a year or so ago when they too went out.
               Dale Erwin

> Subj:Re: North hudson soundboard closure
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> Greg Newell Writes
> I am currently preparing to purchase and install my first board on a half 
> way decent little grand I got for free. I figure this is a golden 
> opportunity so if I can spare the money any time soon (very slow tuning 
> schedule lately) I'm gonna jump into a new endeavor. Before this struggling 
> economy claims another victim can anyone suggest a name of their favorite 
> soundboard maker and why they happen to be your favorite? I would greatly 
> appreciate the input. Thanks! Greg Erwinspiano@AOL.COM wrote: 
> >>        List 
>>         The Bad News 
>>        It is always with regret that I recieve news of yet another pianoe 
>> related business failure that effects so many of us. 
>>      In a letter I recieved from North Hudson Wood craft today they stated 
>> that itwas with regret they are closing down that division. No doubt 
>> Baldwins problems forced them into this position even though I hear that 
>> Gibson has purchased them and intend to start them up again. The good news 
>>        Rick wheeler at Roseland is now up and running his soundboard 
>> replacement service. I am currently awaiting an order for a doz. boards 
>> from Rick. 
>>  High quality sitks,tongue and groove. 
>>         Best--Dale Erwin 
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> Greg Newell 
> <A HREF="mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net">mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net</A> 
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