Rib material

Ron Nossaman RNossaman@cox.net
Thu, 08 May 2003 16:27:11 -0500


>Why does Steinway use pine ribs?

Because they bend easier for compression crowning? I don't know.


>What do the rest of you use?

Sitka spruce.

>Do you ever use pine in one part of the scale and spruce in another?

No. I don't see any point.


>Do you use a tighter radius on the short ribs?
>
>Bob D

Yes.

Ron N


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