Decal adhesive/Music rack needed

[Ron Nossaman]

> My quandary was about what kind of glue would be best in the long run, for
> the life and sound and response of the board.  How much difference will it
> make?  

No difference at all that you'll be able to detect.


>Right now, I'm leaning toward the varnish solution for several
> reasons, but I'm really most interested in what matters and why.  (I'm also
> wondering why the decal lifted in the first place and whether the D-C system
> I installed last year could be involved.)

It probably lifted because it was poorly applied in the first 
place. The varnish will likely work fine.


> How are the separate pieces of a soundboard adhered to each other?  

They're glued - what else?


>What types of finishes are used on soundboards?  

Varnish, lacquer, shellac, polyurethane, or about anything 
else you can imagine.


> And as for the music rack, I had nice chats with several folks at Baldwin
> yesterday.  The man at the plant in Truman, AK, said he was going to check
> inventory but hasn't called back yet.  Funny thing is, he didn't have a
> picture of that model, either! 

They only come in black velvet now, with a hand painted 
portrait of a big eyed Elvis in Day-Glow colors.
Ron N