The amount of downbearing in the bass should, as I understand it, depend on the backscale length. The greater the backscale length, the more downbearing is not only tolerated but needed in the bass area. A next to zero downbearing would probably be advisable where the backscale is extremely short. David Love davidlovepianos@earthlink.net > [Original Message] > From: Joseph Garrett <joegarrett@earthlink.net> > To: <pianotech@ptg.org> > Date: 5/12/2004 5:49:18 PM > Subject: Crown in Bass Area & Downbearing > > Terry said: "But many designs incorporate very little crown in the bass and > zero or > nearly so bearing on the bass bridge...." > > Terry, > Where did you get such an idea. It's simply not true! > Regards, > Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) > Captain, Tool Police > Squares Are I > > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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