model 0 bridge

Ron Nossaman RNossaman@cox.net
Tue, 19 Aug 2003 14:28:42 -0500


>Hi group... so OK meanwhile back at the workshop I got the bass bridge off 
>the soundboard without too much trouble EXCEPT there WAS a blind screw 
>hidden by a rib !! I know someone warned me about this but pray tell me 
>what sort of moron would put on a bridge with a hidden screw that could 
>not be tightened EVER - or is this  what passes for normal at Steinway ?

Seems that a feature that clever and diabolical would be in the marketing 
literature.


>Also any suggestions for what to glue the bridge back on with - reversable 
>or non reversable glue -

I'd use Titebond and screws with buttons from underneath, after 
ascertaining that everything in, on, and around the bridge was solid.

Ron N


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