Soundboard question

[Nick Gravagne]

Hi Dale,

 

If you have a shop mole and can shift your professional and artistic mindset
from business mode into hobby mode, find and old upright or no-name little
grand and have at it:-). As to the practicality here in the states of
salvaging an old panel after having removed ribs, bridges, and working
around cracks, nosebolt holes, button holes and ¼” bridge dowel holes ---
well, it seems a labor of love. I would sincerely welcome some photos from
our European friends on the process.

 

The vast majority of soundboards we make are replacing old boards that have
horribly deteriorated ---- multiple cracks, old shims, dozens of wood screw
repairs.  Will Truitt’s post on this is well thought out. Nonetheless, it is
an intriguing thought. We all have heard of certain guitar and violin makers
who seek out old material from us belly guys. 

 

(As an aside, I don’t think I know Phil Bondi, but his name continues to be
referenced in various and humorous guises:-))

 

Nick Gravagne, RPT

Piano Technicians Guild

Member Society Manufacturing Engineers

 

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Tom Driscoll
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 7:21 AM
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Subject: Re: Soundboard question

 

 

Subject: Re: Soundboard question

 

Ric
  Enjoyed the Discussion so far. <BIG SNIP> I wish I had a patron so I could
play on just such a project.  Any body?
   Dale

Dale,

    How about Phil Bondi?

    

    Tom Driscoll

 

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