Steinway B Scale Conversion

[Ron Nossaman]

>         My thanks to all bellyheads who have shared the bizzarro ideas
>     over the years. These things work & pan out in real life.  If any
>     one would like to come & play it give a call.
>       Dale Erwin
>      
> 
>  
> Yes, they do, don't they. 

They do indeed.


>Below (and attached at higher resolution) is a 
> picture of another approach to the same problem. This one uses seven 
> bi-chords on the transition bridge (which is what I normally recommend 
> for these scales).

Seven works just right on the scale sheet, but I decided on 
nine to sidestep that shorter back scale on C-3. Minimal 
difference, I know, but that was my call.


> This piano also got a floating bass section. The maple veneer on the top 
> and bottom of the soundboard is for stiffness (i.e., impedance) control. 
> This also works and pans out in real life.
>  
> Regards,
>  
> Del

I haven't floated a bass on a piano that big. Did the result 
seem worth the work in that case?
Ron N
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