Author: David Tennett

Cutting angle on Steinway “B” soundboard for binder bar in treble section of piano.

Marking unisons on new bass bridge.

Gluing ribs to new soundboard!

Fitting new soundboard to rim of piano.

Cutting new soundboard to shape of rim. The next step is to fit soundboard tight to rim.

New ribs shaped and fit to inner rim.

Selection and fitting of rib stock to inner rim of Steinway “B”.

Original action removed from Steinway B during restoration process.

Bechstein refinished in satin ebony. The instrument is a family heirloom brought to the US from World War II Germany.