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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I think I mentioned earlier that this turnbuckle
has worked on occasion the ooposite way and this I believe is noted in
the instructions. The idea is that the parts that the soundboard is mounted to
are stiffened and held better in place so that this small part of the board can
vibrate more freely kind of like pulling a blanket taut. It does not seek to
improve crown only vibrability (now there's a word for ya) although I
suppose it could very very very slightly. When you tighten the turnbuckle you
should start with taut and firm and only turn the tiniest amount and listen as
you go. It is best done with two people and the person with the wrench
should be turning by the smallest increments that they can imagine. And
then lots of listening and comparing and consulting. There is a right place
for the buckle to rest and you have to find it.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I think Don Mc's belly was ready to split or was
split already. This is the only one I have ever heard of
splitting.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Chris
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