Killer Octave Question

[Ron Nossaman]

> > I have taken Model D bridges off that show a full 3/4" or more of
> > crown under the killer octave after fifty years. This same piano
> > probably had 1/8" of crown left on the longest ribs.
>
>I thought Steinway soundboards were glued up with flat ribs. Where did the 
>1/8" of crown come from?
>
>Terry Farrell


They are, at least the New York Steinways are - and have always been, as 
far as I know.

Ron N