Steinway D #411101 Bridge notching

After the bridge cap is sanded, templates made from the original caps are located on the new cap and the information transfered to the new bridge. The bridge is then again dry fitted to the soundboard, and the soundboard is again dryfitted to the piano. The location of the marks for the pins are checked against the plate hitch pins and agraffes, and any necessary adjustments are made. On this piano one section was out od alignment by about 1/4". Yes, the factory does make errors, and ther rebuilder has the opportunity to correct them.

After the pin holes are frilled, each unison is carefully notched on both sides. This is one of th most tiring and demanding jobs in rebuilding. Finally the bridge pins are installed to complete the project.