Speaking of odd pianos.. was odd baldwin piano

[Richard Brekne]

Ok.... but the entire top 6 inches or so of the whole soundboard  ?...  
Stretches well 2/3's or better the way across the whole top perimeter. 

Cheers
RicB


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        Terry Farrell


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     > Hi
     >
     > Just ran into one I haven't seen before.  Normally the soundboard
    grain
     > runs in one direction yes ??  Just ran into an upright where the
    top 6
     > or so inches runs perpendicular to the rest of the panel.   I'll
    take
     > some pics next week.
     >
     > Anyone have any idea why they would do this ? The rest of the
    panel runs
     > roughly parallel to the long bridge.
     >
     > Cheers
     > RicB
     >