Soundboard Construction Methods

[Clark Sprague]

JD, After reading more on his site, the recording piano did not have the 
I-beam rib, he says that started on piano #4.  This recording is on piano 
#3.  I think it is RC&S, however, no I-beam ribs.  Hope I'm not wrong.
 Clark A. Sprague, RPT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Delacour" <JD at Pianomaker.co.uk>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 6:12 AM
Subject: Re: Soundboard Construction Methods
  I am at a disadvantage in not having had direct contact
> or heard recordings made with pianos whose soundboards are made by 
> variations of the "RCS" method.  To say I am open-minded would be mildly 
> hyperbolic, but I'd like to know where I can hear them on-line.  My mind 
> opens and changes very promptly when I get evidence to dispel my 
> illusions.
>
> JD
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