Horace/Theodore, I restrung a Bosendorfer a year or so ago. Is there any reason not to remove the bearing bar for ease of stringing? What about dressing as would normally be done? I didn't remove it, but it would have been a little easier to string. We have 10 others that need restringing also, so was wondering for future reference. Avery >I have to agree with Theodore, here. > >The Bosendorfer capo has several unique qualities, one of which is >a squared-off (that is, non-"v" shaped) bearing surface. Raising the >capo could certainly be done, most easily using brass shims, such >as those used in engine rebuilding. Lowering is another issue, and >should be done, if at all, using something on the order of a cylinder >head facing lathe. > >Even if this (normally hardened) surface needs re-tooling, I think the >optimum approach is to do the minimum necessary. > >Remember that Bosendorfers are designed with very little crown >and bearing to begin with, and assembled with very little (it >any tension) on the board/frame. Even more than with most instruments, >playing around with one of these can be most dangerous >to one's reputation... > >Good luck. > >Horace >> The capo bar on the Bosendorfer is removable for repair,BUT I do NOT >>know weather you can regulate it for height easily. You would need a very >>good bearing gauge to determine this. AND you could raise it easier than >>lower it. Rarely would be the case to raise it permanently. My opinion "just >>let it alone". >> Theodore MamelRPT >> Pittsburgh Chapter ___________________________ Avery Todd, RPT Moores School of Music University of Houston Houston, TX 77204-4893 713-743-3226 atodd@uh.edu http://www.uh.edu/music/
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