Killer Octave Question

[Delwin D. Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Nossaman" <RNossaman@cox.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: Killer Octave Question


>
> >There ya go, Ed. Math or not, the effects of the resonator are hard to
> >ignore. The ease and relative inexpensiveness of installing one of
> >PianoTeks' new turnbuckle resonators will address your concerns quite
> >well. In other words, just do it. Then, you can actually listen, in real
> >time, as you brace the bellyrail in the killer area (and just above). A
> >couple of quick turns on the turnbuckle and... well..... just do it. Been
> >there, done that, and will suggest it to ANYone with a hundred and fifty
> >bucks and a half hour to kill. Well worth it.
> >
> >Regards,
> >Guy Nichols, RPT
>
>
> I don't know anyone who's actually tried it who doesn't agree that belly
> rails can benefit from additional bracing. That's an impedance and tone
> consideration having not a thing to do with rim spread causing crown to
fall.
>
> Ron N


Nor will this device (or the M&H spider, for that) "restore" crown.

Del