[pianotech] Interesting find

Terry Farrell mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com
Tue Oct 19 16:44:55 MDT 2010


I'm flattered that you agree with me, but I don't think I said "the  
wedges or springs do not add to sustain or volume."

Terry Farrell

On Oct 19, 2010, at 6:30 PM, Roger Gable wrote:

> Et at,
> I agree with Terry, the wedges or springs do not add to sustain or  
> volume. While studying electrical engineering it was noted that  
> restricting the movement of a magnetically activated diaphragm would  
> reduce the volume and reduce the frequency spectrum -- especially  
> the low end. I believe this applies here as well. It is important  
> that the soundboard have the ability to "store" the energy between  
> cycles. The wedges and springs "short circuit" this ability.
> Roger Gable
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