Soundboard backposts ??

[Michael Jorgensen]

Delwin D Fandrich wrote:

> ----- Original Message ----
>
> >      Have you ever considered using high pressure inflatable air tubes for
> the
> > soundboard spring idea?
>

> Nope.  But, will they last 140 years or more -- as is expected from every
> part put in pianos?
>
>   -- ddf

Well, -- 140 years does seem a mite long, but considering the abuses boat
fenders stand up to, I'm not so sure.  Getting techs to keep them inflated and
musicians to accept them would be the harder obstacle.
mj