Wimblees@AOL.COM wrote: > > In a message dated 7/16/99 12:09:51 PM !!!First Boot!!!, > WallyTS@compuserve.com writes: > > << Can anyone tell me how soon Yamaha will have ivory key tops available on > its new pianos? Which models? Available in USA? > > Does anyone know of other piano manufacturers that currently use ivory on > key tops? > > Wally Scherer >> > > It is illegal to import or export ivory, in any form, whatsoever into or out > of the United States. So if Yamaha is going to put ivories on keytops, it > will not be for the American market. > > Willem Blees One exception, Wim. Last I heard, Fazioli will still do one upon request in mammoth ivory, not illegal to import. Paul S. Larudee, RPT Richmond, CA
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