keytops/bone

[dpitsch]

Bone seems to be in common use with pipe organ builders.  If there is one in
your area,
contact him for how well the bone wears.

Richard Wagner wrote:

> >>What do you want to know about bone? I've heard good reports from people
> >>who've re-covered modern pianos with it....
>
> Dear Stephen and List,
>
> Bone seems more porous to me than ivory, but I have no experience using it.
>  I just have a few samples.
>
> Two questions:
>
> Does it wear as well as ivory?
>
> Does it yellow faster, or pick up stains from being played on any more
> quickly than ivory does?
>
> Thanks,
>
>                 Richard Wagner RPT