I have not been very successful in finding a convenient source for soundboard stock for the fortepianos I build. These are thinner than modern piano soundboards (about 1/8") and I have a prejudice against Sitka. Engelmann was suggested but I haven't found anywhere with a supply of that. I can get Eastern spruce from the company in Dolgeville NY that makes Steinway soundboards. Does anyone know the quality of the Dolgeville wood OR alternatively can anyone point me toward a more convenient supplier for soundboard quality spruce? Thanks in advance Stephen Birkett University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario, Canada (near Toronto will fix my location close enough)
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