Paul C said: "There's hundreds of them in this area, many do not handle the wide temp/humidity swings and go out of tune faster than "better" laminated boards or solid spruce boards. (Opinions herein based on field observations, no scientific data.)" Paul, I have many in my data base, as well. The cheaply made PSOs like Kimble Spinets, are as you say. However, I was referring to other brands such as Kohler & Campbell, etc. My records show very good stability, even after years of neglect. Also a few studios of Asian descent, that have laminated boards; these too, have very good stability. This is what I was basing my comments on. Also, do you think that someone like Ron Overs or Del Fandrich would consider such construction to be a plus, if they didn't have good reasons therein? To take a line from Search For The Red October: "...They don't take a dump without a plan!"<G> Best Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Captain, Tool Police Squares Are I
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