Laminated soundboards

[Delwin D Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Phillip Ford" <fordpiano@earthlink.net>
To: "pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: July 11, 2002 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: Laminated soundboards


>
> >They are. There's a cross ply lamination in that treble corner. I assume
> >it's intended as a stiffener, but it also adds some (minimal) mass. Now,
> >for the new car and a date with Vanna, which will have the most affect up
> >there?
> >
> >Ron N
>
>
>
> I think I need to buy a vowel.  Why the additional mass?  From the
> glue?  I'm thinking the effect of the stiffness will be more important
that
> the effect of the (minimal) mass.  Do I get the car?
>
> Phil F
>
>

It would take quite a lot of added stiffness to have much affect at these
frequencies. Remember the bridge is already quite close to the belly rail
soundboard liner. A change in mass, on the other hand....

Del