Thanks again, Joe. This helps a lot. I'm definetly not going to recap the bridge. I'm afraid I could have to be going for a new board. (Strange, I have never seen varnish on bridges here. In Bechstein pianos, even no graffite.) Stéphane Collin. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 4:43 PM Subject: Re: Short Treble (sustain?) | Stephane said: "Any idea of why makers don't put varnish on the bridge ? | Thanks, | | Stéphane Collin | | Stephane, | I see varnish on bridges all the time. Hmmm? I varnish the bridge sides and | notches, all the time, with no ill effects. I think there is something else | responsible for the lack of sustain/tone. | Best Regards, | Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) | Captain, Tool Police | Squares Are I | | | _______________________________________________ | pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives | |
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