[CAUT] grand cover

[David Ilvedson]

OK...I have a pretty good idea to go with Instrument covers, who I've used before.   Question:   I would imagine if you are a salaried technician with a university you order stuff for them wholesale.   How about if you are contracted...no benefits etc....?   Seems in my situation, the previous technician ordered things wholesale...no one paid him for his time ordering etc.   



David Ilvedson, RPT

Pacifica, CA 94044









Original message

From: "Rick Florence" 

To: "College and University Technicians" 

Received: 2/16/2007 9:10:52 AM

Subject: Re: [CAUT] grand cover



We tried the vinyl top and ended up replacing them too soon as they tear rather easily.  We have since ordered the cordura.  They are great covers, practically bullet proof.   I'm not sure if double padding would help, as the only damage we get is from hitting a wall or door jam with too much speed.  I don't think double padding will stop 1000 lbs. of piano any more than single padding.



Rick



on 2/16/07 9:41 AM, Jeff Tanner at jtanner at mozart.sc.edu wrote:





Triple ditto.



There are different versions which are different prices.  Destiny canvas is the most expensive but it is a strong durable covering.  Yes, that is roughly the wholesale cost, depending on length.  The padded cover is also available with vinyl top covering for some less.  They can also do all kinds of colors and monograming.



I don't discourage double padding for a small amount more.



They don't have a web site.  They don't even own a computer.  But they have the toll free number and Dennis is very helpful.  He'll send you a kit of samples, too, like a dealer kit.



Jeff



On Feb 16, 2007, at 10:36 AM, Jeff Stickney wrote:





Double Ditto.  We've had 3 of the Destiny padded covers at UM for around 10 yrs., and they still look like new.  They hold up very well, and while not inexpensive (are we talking about the same cover, Ken?), they are worth every penny.  I think they are around $450/cover.



Jeff Stickney



Ken Zahringer wrote:





DITTO.  We bought one for one of our Ds last year.  Very nice cover, and inexpensive.

Ken Z.

On 2/15/07 10:24 PM, "Barbara Richmond" <piano57 at insightbb.com> wrote:

    Instrument Covers, Salem, OR

    Dennis Haley  1-800-274-4543

    Padded, canvas, vinyl, ...

        ----- Original Message -----

                 *From:*  David  Ilvedson <mailto:ilvey at sbcglobal.net>                   *To:* caut at ptg.org

                 *Sent:* Thursday, February 15, 2007 9:36  PM

                 *Subject:* [CAUT] grand cover

                          I've got a Steinway D here at Stanford that needs a new cover.

           Any info on what you folks are using and like and where to

        order would be  appreciated.   I'm think the vinyl covers would

        be too cumbersome,  but probably more durable...

                                   David Ilvedson, RPT

        Pacifica, CA 94044

-- 

Ken Zahringer, RPT

University of Missouri

School of Music













Jeff Tanner, RPT

University of South Carolina

















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Rick Florence

Senior Piano Technician

Arizona State University, School of Music
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