CERS 2007, was: The Beauty of the Open-Faced Pinblock

[William R. Monroe]

Yes, Yes,

(shameless plug to follow)

Come one, come all to the Central East Regional Seminar in Madison, WI, October 4-7!!!

 www.ptg.org/cers

Del will be with us for a full day, as well as a short class about the Walter Grands which he has designed.

A very cool event.  A somewhat different format!  Definitely worth the time!

William R. Monroe
(Registration)


    
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Delwin D Fandrich 
  To: atuneforyou at earthlink.net ; 'Pianotech List' 
  Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 8:38 PM
  Subject: RE: The Beauty of the Open-Faced Pinblock


  It's called a soundboard cutoff bar. (There are other names, but that is the one I use). It is not located in the bass section, it is located in the front left corner of the soundboard area. The bass section is toward the back of the piano in the area around the bass bridge. 

  The cutoff bar, along with the filler block (which I call the "fish" due to its shape) used along the inner rim up in the treble area, limit the size of the soundboard, making it more function somewhat more efficiently.

  Much has been written about these soundboard shaping devices on Pianotech. You might check the archives. As well, I've been discussing them and illustrating them in my classes and seminars for some thirty years now. I realize these are generally presented some distance from your home, still, if you find yourself in an area where one is being presented you might find it worthwhile. 

  Del




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    From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Steve Blasyak
    Sent: June 13, 2007 6:02 PM
    To: Pianotech List
    Subject: RE: The Beauty of the Open-Faced Pinblock


    Hey Now,

    I have a question about the picture of the sound board that is attached to the original post. Why is there a cutout in the bass section? I believe Terry Farrell posted some pictures of a sound board he had made with a similar shape a while back. Can someone please explain the unusual shape.

    Inquiring minds would like to know if its not too much trouble.

    Steve

    OC Ca

    Pura Vida 
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