> Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 01:49:21 -0400 > From: "Dan Kj" <edisone1 at verizon.net> > I notice that the LP consoles and the Edisonic machines have the same > extra > framework, attached to the underside of the lid. > It doesn't seem to be strength-related, as the lids aren't unusually wide > & > all 4 sides rest on the cabinet. What could be the purpose? > > The round holes in the horn opening are interesting, too. Seems like too > much wood is left, blocking some of the sound The consoles that had the regular flap lids had a distressing way of warping. They probably added that as a result to keep them from doing that. The wooden holes behind the grillcloth were always a mystery to me as well. Bruce