<html> <body> Hi Avery,                The new model 280 has a beech rim, and it is clearly evident in the treble performance. On the other hand the bass has lost some thing. :-) Regards Roger At 03:06 PM 4/19/2006, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Does the Bösendorfer still have those spruce rims that are SO susceptible to humidity changes? Avery At 08:16 AM 4/19/2006, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Ed,</blockquote> </blockquote></body> </html>