Short Treble (sustain?)

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In a message dated 11/1/2003 4:46:17 PM Pacific Standard Time,=20
sec@overspianos.com.au writes:
       Varnish is to soft to be a bridge coating IMHO even if it went on=20
first & graphite doesn't do much to protect a bridge topeither. I've been ap=
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several coats of shellac to NEW bridge tops. It seals it nicely and it's har=
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when dry. It also allows the beauty of the nicely quartered maple to come=20
thru. I sand it smooth with fine paper then polish it with a rag. Now obviou=
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this is done before the pins & strings go on. Right?
   Dale


Dale and St=E9phane,


I agree with your approach Dale. Similarly, I believe it is critically=20
important that the bridge is envelope-sealed and that the chosen material sh=
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have a minimum of hysteresis loss.
   Ron
   I got the idea from you and like it. It takes a bit more time to=20
accomplish but sure is pretty and more completely sealed.
    Dale

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