[pianotech] Downbearing

[Ron Nossaman]

> Not for measuring net bearing.  But I guess I'd like an idea what the 
> components are. The plane of the bridge cap, and where bearing goes 
> front and back of that seems relevant.  Am I in left field?
>  
> William R. Monroe


Yes, it "seems" relevant, but I'm not so sure it's nearly the 
practical concern we try to make of it. I try to have the 
angles front and back roughly equal, but I haven't seen 
anything through the years indicating that it's particularly 
important for either tone or longevity. In the end, net 
bearing determines soundboard loading.

Ron N