Jim: When we had locks on our "Ds" they were on the bass end. Twice people broke into the instruments. Both times they bent the bracket pulling the screws out from the keybed. What harm was done was no better or worse than it would have been if the lock were placed in a different location. I still think the bass end is the best place. dave _______________________________ David M. Porritt, RPT mailto:dporritt@swbell.net Meadows School of the Arts Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX 75275 _______________________________ -----Original Message----- From: owner-caut@ptg.org [mailto:owner-caut@ptg.org]On Behalf Of harvey Sent: Monday, July 05, 1999 4:02 PM To: caut@ptg.org Subject: Fallboard lock position Hello CAUT persons, I've been asked to install a [Jaras-style] fallboard lock on the new S&S 'D' at the local university. However, the question of lock position suddenly seems important for a concert instrument. It occurs to me that the lock should be positioned towards the bass end of the keyboard. In the traditional concert positioning, this would: - cause the remaining, attached lock portion to be invisible from the audience; - be out of harm's way (clothes and knees) to the peformer, especially when standing up to address the audience and/or taking bows. Am I thinking clearly on this? What about the down-side? Could non-centered lock placement cause additional ease of entry or more trauma to the fallboard/case in the event of (any) vandalism? TIA for for consensus or additional thoughts. Thanks! Jim Harvey, RPT Greenwood, SC harvey@greenwood.net ________________________ -- someone who's been in the field too long.
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