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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=281295820-10052007>My guess is that the
piano migth have had too much bearing before. This could have happened if
somebody had restrung it in the past.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=281295820-10052007>Check the bridge marking
for the string gauges and compare to the diameters of the strings.</SPAN></DIV>
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<P><FONT size=2>Calin Tantareanu<BR><A
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<FONT face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> pianotech-bounces@ptg.org
[mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Stéphane
Collin<BR><B>Sent:</B> miercuri, 9 mai 2007 23:47<BR><B>To:</B> Pianotech
List<BR><B>Subject:</B> Another bearing question - call for
expertize<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV>But here is my question : is this a sign that the piano had too much
downbearing, or not enough ? Indeed, when unstringing, the hole load on
the board decreased, but then, the board going up, the load of the remaining
strings was larger than before (or not ?). So when restringing, should I
aim for more or less overall downbearing ?</DIV>
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