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<DIV> Ron</DIV>
<DIV> Yes, but this too keeps the energy more localized & efficien=
t,
if I can say that, because there isn't as much soundboard flopping around in=
the
case creating the dampening resonances.</DIV>
<DIV> So much disinformation ,so little time.</DIV>
<DIV> Dale</DIV>
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the desire to build a rib supported <BR>board, the difference between a 12=
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long rib and an 850mm <BR>long rib that can support a given load at a give=
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