>I think it's different because of the age/plate/tension factor. in 1865, >tensions weren't what they are today. My thinking is the plate would have >to be reinforced to support today's tensions. I also service a 9' Style2, >and the plate in that piano was re manufactured because it was cracked. I don't think you'd want modern tensions on that plate, even if you thought up some way to reinforce it. Re-scaling will smooth and balance without overloading the plate, and a new soundboard and bridges built for that scale should produce a pretty nice piano. Sounds like fun. The pinblock ought to be fun too. Ron N
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