Dave , They also extend the bass strings through the bottom of the skid board to get longer string length. Joe Goss ---------- > From: PDtek@AOL.COM > To: pianotech@ptg.org > Subject: Re: Astin-Weight pianos > Date: Thursday, October 22, 1998 9:53 PM > > In a message dated 98-10-22 23:43:02 EDT, you write: > > > << Dear List, > > I have a customer who has become interested in an Astin-Weight upright > > If I remember correctly, these pianos derive their large sound from a larger > than normal soundboard. Instead of stopping at the pinblock, it is positioned > behind the pinblock and extends to the top of the piano. Tall bridges are then > used to compensate for the more rearward soundboard placement. > > Dave Bunch
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