I'm posting a link to a page on my website that may interest some. I found a Stieff Upright made in 1918 (now a hundred years old) that the Compression soundboard was in excellent condition. I would say that the crown was like a new board. And the tone it had was excellent, with depth and warmth and an incredibly long sustain.
Along with the pictures, i also provided the data for you to see. I just don't think all of the claims made by RC soundboard guys that i have read over the last couple years are holding true.
If a straight rib is wanting to pull the board flat, then how come these ribs didn't go flat?
If a rib has to be tall and narrow, then how come these wide/short ribs held up?
Also, there were two minor cracks, which indicates the lack of compression, and supposedly once that happens the board goes flat. How come this one didn't?
And when i presented this scale in the past, I was told it wouldn't hold up. Got back a redesign with 1" tall beams.
http://chernobieffpiano.com/stieff-upright-100-year-old-soundboard-crown/-chris
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