[CAUT] grand cover

[reggaepass at aol.com]

Ah, yes...the "slam the piano into the door and/or wall" event. I had 
Instrument Covers By Jill make a cordura cover with an added piece of 
trim which velcros on a round piece of very dense foam rubber (in a 
cordura sock) around the perimeter of the rim. Works great (albeit, 
like a hardhat or a condom, only when it is ON). They didn't really 
want to make it and kept asking why I couldn't "just" train everyone 
(that would require 100% cooperation of three hundred people, here) to 
be careful. They apparently cannot imagine the conditions under which 
we institutionalized technicians work! It cost more, but will clearly 
pay for itself in saved touch-up costs. Refer to the customized 
Steinway B cover made for Alan Eder at CalArts a few years back if you 
want to see if they will make one for you. I already paid for the R & D.

 Alan Eder

 -----Original Message-----
 From: Rick.Florence at asu.edu
 To: caut at ptg.org
 Sent: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 9:10 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


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