Shellac vs. lacquer

[Susan Kline]

At 11:31 PM 7/22/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>>Hey! You have a good time! <glad>
>
>On the program there this Thursday is a two piano version of Ravels' La 
>Valse, with the D and an M. (How's that for Mutt & Jeff go Pro 
>Wresting.....) The next night on a different stage is Stravinsky's 
>Concerto for Two Solo Pianos with a D and a C (no orchestra). I get free 
>ice cream and berries at intermission.
>
>Bill Ballard RPT
>NH Chapter, P.T.G.

Hey! You have a REALLY good time!

You get to work on a C? I've only tuned one, 1890's, sort of worn out but 
what a gorgeous piano.

On the coast, we often pair the 1970 Baldwin SD-10 with a slightly tired 
1941 S&S A. The A is voiced brighter because of (you guessed it!) some 
keytop, which I've been trying to restrain ever since. Given a big assist 
from its big step-brother with the nice long lid, it manages quite nicely, 
to everyone's surprise. It never sounds better than when borrowing resonance.

I'm glad you've enjoyed your little foray into shellac-juice-land. Do let 
me know if you try it on another piano.

Susan