Stienway d-rolled bridge saga- report

[Ron Nossaman]

>    I have taken my time following this up as I ponder
> what attitude to take. For new readers...to review....
> bridge is lower on speaking side then backscale side
> by as much as 20 thou. over much of this new D
> Steinway.. including the bass bridge. The result is
> strings that will not stay seated, and various buzzing
> off the backscale. It is severe enough in at least one
> place the back of the bridge is highenough that there
> is no pressure on the backscale plate before the hitch
> pin and the string will buzz on the plate unless held
> down to the plate or muted.


David,

First time around, we asked about the soundboard crown. Still no 
information on that, have you checked it?  I expect the real fix is 
to (at least) replace the board and perhaps recap the bridges.


>     I have a response from Stienway, and have
> respectfuly taken off the name of the person
> writing for the moment. They are coming from NY
> to see this piano and in light of the response
> I hope for more feedback.  They obviously wish to
> manage the problem and leave it alone. 

As they have done for at least as long as I have been in the 
business, and will likely continue to do long after I am gone.  Let 
us know how it plays out (as it were).

Ron N