> Assuming that the ribs, bridge, and strings are all good, would only > repairing 10 fine, but rather long (10" or more) cracks in a soundboard > make a noticeable difference in the bass section of a piano? (Let's also > asume there is little or no crown.) Not one whit, nada, butkus. THat problem lies with the strings, scale design or bridge problems. About 1/3 of the soundboard would have to be removed before you would notice a reduction in VOLUME but not in tone. The cracks or only an esthetic consideration not mechanical. Newton mailto:nhunt@optonline.net NetZero Platinum No Banner Ads and Unlimited Access Sign Up Today - Only $9.95 per month! http://www.netzero.net
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