[pianotech] alternative to new bridge

[Gene Nelson]

> I thought of adding material to the back side of the bridge and machining
> the opposite to keep the bridge width close to original.

That's exactly what I'd do if I was reusing the old bridge. Make sure it 
will either clear the plate, or that you can grind the necessary plate 
clearance.

*** Clearance is good, no plate grinding necessary.


I wouldn't separate the bridge. I'd keep as much of the continuous 
structure of the original as I could by scabbing the back side,with a 
stack of say, 2.5-3mm slabs, shaping the new curve, recontouring the 
front to parallel, and recapping the whole thing.


***I have some 1/16" flat sawn maple veneer or I could cut up some denser
maple stock.  I've got a back post from an old upright waiting for a new
home. Probably a good idea to quarter the stock, trim the scabbing, epoxy it
up and clamp in place. It should bend ok to match the contour at 2 to 3mm.

Thanks,

Gene