If you visited a "Wapin" site during the peak era (2005–2012), you would typically find:

Poor bridge termination can lead to a "choked" tone or lack of sustain.

In a standard piano, strings are held against the bridge using two staggered pins set at angles. This "side bearing" ensures the strings stay in contact with the bridge to transmit vibrations to the soundboard.

Proponents and technicians who use the system often report a "clearer" treble and improved sustain, comparing the change in audio quality to the clarity jump of listening through high-quality headphones for the first time. Why the Bridge Matters