[pianotech] Floating bridge with a difference

[Ron Nossaman]

David Love wrote:
> The slots in the bass bridge may, in fact, create more flexibility along 
> the length of the bridge and contribute to an enhanced bass response.  I 
> like Ron Nossaman’s approach better (see the picture he posted recently) 
> with the holes drilled along the length for reduced mass, cantilever 
> elimination and slots cut up into the bridge from the soundboard point 
> of contact where the holes are drilled which, I believe, are designed to 
> achieve something similar. 

Sort of. I did it primarily to lighten the bridge. And I like 
it. Any potential benefit from increased flexibility was third 
on the list.

Also, it's not my idea. I stole it from other implementations 
I've seen in pianos ranging from way back when, to quite recently.
Ron N