Cy writes: << I tightened the plate bolts on a 1997 Yamaha GP1 (5'1") yesterday, and noticed that the one near the rim in the high treble is missing (near the hitch pins of the 7th octave). These are bright chrome Phillips heads, about 3/4" diameter (the heads). Looking through the hole in the plate, I can see there's a hole in the soundboard below. Should it be replaced? And excuse my ignorance, but would it be a lag bolt (big wood screw)? The hole didn't go all the way through, so I assume it's not a nut and bolt. >> Are you sure there is supposed to be a bolt there? Or could this possibly be an indexing hole for plate/soundboard installation? Regards, Ed Foote RPT http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html
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