<HTML>          List          Tomorrow I'm delivering a 1920 pre-model R Baldwin. It's 5 ft. 8 " I just thought some would enjoy a thought or two on this. This is the first Baldwin I've had the opportunity to do a complete restoration on including new belly and all. Although I'm not a big Baldwin fan I am very pleased with the way this piano came out. Tonally it's very strong, and dark sounding with excellent sustain characteristics. Very even scale note to note& no weak spots or notes. This board had/has eleven ribs compared to a modern Rs 10 heavier built ribs. The original ribbing was really to light especially in the bottom end. Like 15/16 mm deep on the first 3 or ribs. I beefed them up. I use tight sugar pine thru out on a Sitka panel.   I was shocked to think that Baldwin Designers had any idea that ribs that thin would retain any kind of real crown for more than two weeks.     Also this is the first delignit block I used and I'm so impressed I just ordered another at less than half the price of a new Bolduc block. A very uniform fit and smooth tuning block.     The original board was half falling out and the "rebuilt" action played like the proverbial truck. This was tolerated by a very nice Lady who teaches piano on it for more than twenty years. Tomorrow she has a big surprise coming.      Regards Dale</HTML>