This reeks of BS, as usual. How about taking some empirical evidence regarding S&S high trebles. They can be as wooden as any other high treble, and, infact, unless hammer weight, hammer strike point shape, strike point are correct, the high treble is wooden knocks, in this or any other treble. Said differently, the things that make a high sustain high treble have nothing to do with the shape of the piece screwed on to the shelf.
The standard Steinway MO...Invent a bullshit physical attribute, don't back it up with any evidence, produce inconsistent to shitty high trebles, and then promote this amazing attribute as yet another example of the resplendent Theodore's transcendent and exclusive knowledge of higher being.
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Jim Ialeggio
grandpianosolutions.com
Shirley, MA
978 425-9026
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-23-2020 10:34
From: Chris Chernobieff
Subject: Steinway treble soundboard trim
Is there any documented testing results that prove that having the bevel to block the endgrain of spruce reflects the soundboard vibrations?
-chris
Chernobieff Piano Restorations
Chris Chernobieff ( pronounced chur-no-bif )
phone: 865-986-7720
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Reading Mario's book, he describes the hardwood bevel acting to clamp the board and cover the end grain in order to better reflect the vibrations from the soundboard. It seems to be from the 1870s.
Joe Wiencek