Yes, that would have been glued. Probably not much crown to speak of in that vintage. Dry it well and shimand refinish the board. Repair the bridges as necessary and be sure to restring using wire of the correct tensile strength, keeping in mind the pitch it was originally intended for, which with Broadwood may have been higher or lower than A-440. They can be rescaled to 440 with a wire gauge change, but modern wire isn't appropriate for that vintage.
Have fun, Broadwoods always turn out great!
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-11-2018 20:43
From: Michael Varnadore
Subject: 1884 Broadwood and Sons Soundboard
I am restoring an 1884 Broadwood and Sons 8'4" Grand. The soundboard is slats of wood pressed side by side. I don't have experience to know if back in the day they were glued together. Fast forward to today you can see light between the boards. This is not cracks but just space between each board that comprises the sound board. Should I leave it as is or should I force glue into the seams to make it more like 1 continuous piece?
Michael
RussellMike Russell Piano Services
Charleston SC 29401
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