A new board with action work and all would probably put him close enough to a new C2 or C3 that I wouldn't go there. Cracks are not the issue, function is. If the ribs are not separating then the cracks make little difference in performance. How to deal with them is more an issue of cosmetics. I'd be careful about the block, however. I've found those older blocks don't hold up that well and since replacing the block isn't that big a deal, I'd probably do it. I'd be careful about hammer selection as the board is likely much weaker than it was at the outset and may not tolerate as hard a hammer as the original. I'd examine the scale as well. The G-3s can use some improvement especially in the bass tenor transition. Whether you'll be able to accomplish anything really significant that with the original bridges I'm not sure but you can probably make it less bad. With a piano of limited value I'd keep it as simple as possible. David Love davidlovepianos at comcast.net www.davidlovepianos.com -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of richard.ucci at att.net Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 6:23 AM To: pianotech Subject: yamaha rebuild List, I looked at a Yamaha g-3 ca: early-70's (green understring felt). Needs restringing and new hammers and backchecks. Block is good, as well as bridges. Whippens good, as well as back action. My question is about the hairline cracks in the board. Should I risk restringing without replacing the board? It still has crown and no buzzing etc. Ribs are good. Cost is a consideration here, and a new board would put him over his budget. Thanks, Rick Ucci/Ucci Piano -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20081023/650a0498/attachment-0001.html
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