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<BR> At this point in time our sources for soundboard panels are limited. Bolduc is the largest supplier of panels which is canadian eastern type spruce. I have recently seen The Geers people advertising Sitka panels. Nick Gravagne is doing the board in a box (so to speak) duplication service which if this is your first go round I would suggest that. The only new supplier is again Roseland Piano--Rick Wheeler Portland oregon. He is also the only one providing tongue and groove boards which is far superior IMHO to the standard butt jointed board. John Hartman and Ted Samble make their own boards this way but for their own use of course.
<BR> Also IMHO Sitka is the board of choice to me because of its superior strength to weight ratio which provides such excellent impedance propertys for sustain, power and longevity. Rick finally has a good supplier of Sitka. Get em while they are hot.
<BR> I previously used soundwoods who supplied me with the nicest looking sitka panels up till the time a year or so ago when they too went out.
<BR> Dale Erwin
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<BR>I am currently preparing to purchase and install my first board on a half way decent little grand I got for free. I figure this is a golden opportunity so if I can spare the money any time soon (very slow tuning schedule lately) I'm gonna jump into a new endeavor. Before this struggling economy claims another victim can anyone suggest a name of their favorite soundboard maker and why they happen to be your favorite? I would greatly appreciate the input. Thanks! Greg Erwinspiano@AOL.COM wrote:
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<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="arial" LANG="0"> It is always with regret that I recieve news of yet another pianoe related business failure that effects so many of us.</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="arial" LANG="0">
<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="arial" LANG="0"> In a letter I recieved from North Hudson Wood craft today they stated that itwas with regret they are closing down that division. No doubt Baldwins problems forced them into this position even though I hear that Gibson has purchased them and intend to start them up again.</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="arial" LANG="0"> </FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="arial" LANG="0">The good news</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="arial" LANG="0">
<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="arial" LANG="0"> Rick wheeler at Roseland is now up and running his soundboard replacement service. I am currently awaiting an order for a doz. boards from Rick.</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="arial" LANG="0">
<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="arial" LANG="0"> High quality sitks,tongue and groove.</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="arial" LANG="0">
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<BR>Greg Newell
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