Case separation or delamination question

[David Skolnik]

Listers & ettes-

First, to paraphrase an earlier apology, I cross posted this question to 
pianotech list. Some of you may only be on CAUT.  Del Fandrich wrote a 
lengthy response there.  If you can't get it any other way, I can probably 
forward it to anyone who wants it.  Sorry for any confusion.

Rob, I would be curious to know how you determined the presence of 
excessive downbearing.

David Skolnik


At 07:56 AM 03/29/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>We have for Boston GP-178's which all had case separation within the first 2
>years.  It hasn't changed.  They are not good sounding pianos but I think
>that is an excessive downbearing issue/low tension scaling issue, not a
>piano I would recommend.
>
>Rob Edwardsen
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "David Skolnik" <skolnik@attglobal.net>
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Cc: <caut@ptg.org>
>Sent: Friday, March 29, 2002 7:15 AM
>Subject: Case separation or delamination question
>
>
> > Dear list -
> >
> > What is your approach to dealing with separation of the inner and outer
> > rims of pianos such as Steinways?  How evident does such a condition have
> > to be to be of concern (any) to you when rebuilding?  I suppose my
>question
> > is directed primarily towards rebuilders, but don't let that stop you if
> > you have a strong opinion. I attempted to look this up in the archives but
> > found nothing of relevance under 'delamination' or 'case
> > separation'.   Also, I wonder how often you see this condition in new
> > pianos (only a few years old)?    Thanks -
> >
> > David Skolnik
> >
> >