Steinway O revisited

[David Love]

Greg:

The float is usually done in the bass to give the tail of the soundboard
more flexibility and enhance the bass response.  In order to do that the rib
array is usually fanned so that the #1 rib is pretty much parallel to the
belly rail.  At least that's what I've seen.  There are others who are
better equipped to speak to the theory of rib alignment as it relates to
bass floats.   

The ideas that appear on this particular O are not mine exclusively but have
been discussed in great length on the list (and in articles and conventions)
by several people.  With a bit of research through the list there is an
abundance of information for the taking plus there are a number of regular
contributors who are and have been very generous with sharing their thoughts
and methods.  The O makes a great rebuilding piano and offers many
opportunities for changes and improvements (yes, I did say that didn't I?)
should you decide to go that route.  

David Love
davidlovepianos at comcast.net 
www.davidlovepianos.com

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Greg Newell
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 6:15 PM
To: 'Pianotech List'
Subject: RE: Steinway O revisited

David,
	Where would you have floated this board if you had changed the rib
design? I made a trade for an "O" and while it will be quite some time
before I am ready to do anything with it I am certainly interested in your
ideas. The "O" will have to sit unless someone is willing to offer me an
obscene amount of money for my Bosendorfer. :-)

Greg Newell
Greg's Piano Forté
www.gregspianoforte.com
216-226-3791 (office)
216-470-8634 (mobile)

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of David Love
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 11:16 AM
To: 'Pianotech List'
Subject: Steinway O revisited

Here's a Steinway O with modifications: transition bridge (old style
connection), cut-off, modified bass bridge sans cantilever, adjustable plate
mounting system.  Vertical hitches in the plate in the treble section (not
pictured).  Plate goes in today.    

David Love