Molded Keytops

[Jon Page]

At 12:07 AM 7/16/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>This answer is long in coming, but Vagias keytops fit perfectly most of the
>time without any trimming at all!   Additionally, Vagias makes about 7
>different colorations of keytops, some with beautiful simulated ivory grains.
>  Many refer to this as "art ivory".  This is the company that makes the
>clear, snap-on plastic elbows that you see the suppliers carry.   Another
>thing about this company is that they are the only ones (that I know of) that
>make synthetic ivory heads, tails, fronts at .40 thickness - same as most
>real ivory.   These "chips" are very realistic.  They come in 3 shades, and
>are grained like real ivory.  In case there are some not familiar with this
>company, here's the info.  Also, if you call or write them, they will send
>you for free a sample kit of their ivories.   I like showing this kit to
>customers so they can see the other choices other than gloss white.  Most are
>amazed that they have a choice.
>
>Vagias Ventures
>265 Prospect St.
>Baden, Pa 15005-1819
>
>ph   1-724-869-2842
>fax  1-724-869-8341
>
>Devlon
>Western KY Univ.

I installed two sets of the simulated ivory keytops many years ago (15+) 
and found them to be too soft.
Fingernails would wear away at them easily. I didn' t use them again, maybe 
they changed the material
formula to make it stronger since then.

Regards,

Jon Page,   piano technician
Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass.
mailto:jonpage@attbi.com
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