> > 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. That's good news and probably all I really needed to know. Should have asked that question the first time around! > >(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. That's what I figured, since I've never seen it happen before... but I was willing to consider the possibility. > > How are the separate pieces of a soundboard adhered to each other? > They're glued - what else? Well, yeah, but there are lots of kinds of glues and ways to apply/cure them, right? I undoubtedly need an Introduction to Soundboard Consturction article. Is there such a thing or is it too arcane for that? > >What types of finishes are used on soundboards? > Varnish, lacquer, shellac, polyurethane, or about anything else you can imagine. So less restritive than I had imagined. Good to know, thanks. > > 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. Aw, man, if I had a music rack like that, I'd never sell the piano -- I'd keep it! I'd add psychedelic keys and put a black light in my piano lamp and groove out.... > Ron N >Annie
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