Plastic action parts

[Terry]

Pressed fallboards are made of wood.   ;-)

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Brekne" <Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 2:54 AM
Subject: Re: Plastic action parts


> I think we can pretty well safely say that whatever skepticism we should 
> have towards ABS plastic parts in pianos should have to do with issues 
> other then the longevity of the parts.  I cant say I've run into a 
> Kawaii with actions problems that had anything to do with ABS plastic... 
> but maybe I will someday.
> 
> That said... I still dont see the need. Wood works great, and personally 
> I prefer the use of wood where wood has traditionally been used. I dont 
> like pressed board fall boards or sides either.  Call me old fashioned :)
> 
> Cheers
> RicB