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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>A couple times in years past I have =
addressed this
problem by making a simple rectangular frame to fit inside the kneeboard =
opening. Then simply cover the frame with (in this case) black speaker =
cloth.
Use this assembly instead of the kneeboard.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I've often wondered why a piano builder =
would build
a nice piano and then close it up in a box.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Terry Farrell</FONT></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I am just finishing up a =
U3 that I
put a new set of Arledge strings on (Jolly Loops). I also reduced the =
damper
spring tension as I have already posted previously. The piano plays =
and sounds
wonderfully, that is until you put on the bottom and top panels. The =
panels
are very heavy and very close fitting. There is no place for sound to =
come
out. It is possible to prop open the lid, but it still does not give =
the full
volume of sound. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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this? Anybody
have any creative solutions? The only thing I could come up with is =
cutting
some openings in the front panel and put on some kind of exotic wood =
fretwork
with speaker cloth backing. It has a polished ebony
finish.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thanks in advance.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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