Yes, true, It is the material that is used on the wheels, softer, more absorbent than metal to wood contact and will soak up SOME vibration from the piano case. James James Grebe Since 1962 Piano Tuning & Repair Creator of Handsome Hardwood Products( 314) 608-4137 1526 Raspberry Lane Arnold, MO 63010 Researcher of St. Louis Theatre History BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE! www.grebepiano.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "CHARLES BECKER" <cbeckercpt at verizon.net> To: <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 8:25 AM Subject: [pianotech] Grand piano truck and sound Nice Steinway B in a 200 seat new auditorium in a small college. I asked why the instrument wasn't on a dolly ( it is moved constantly) and the reply had to do with the notion that the truck de-coupled the instrument from the stage floor, thereby diminishing the power and tone. Any thoughts?
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