---------------------- multipart/mixed attachment --------------Boundary-00=_9Q3412S0000000000000 David...You SURE draw a fine line. Here's the dictionary's version of the three words.=0D =0D Translucent=3DAlmost transparent; allowing light to pass through diffusel= y.=0D =0D Transparent=3DTransmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity.=0D =0D Opaque=3DNot clear; not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energ= y.=0D =0D I don't know if you have worked with old German ivories. but they are at least twice as thick and would fail the see through test as per the attac= hed picture.=0D =0D Let's change the question:=0D =0D Why do 99% of USA pianos have that wafer thin key top covering which, in = all old USA pianos comes unglued easily and chips at the drop of a hat? As against a quality German keyboard.=0D =0D Did the Germans have a cheaper source of ivory? or were the Yanks penny pinching?=0D =0D PS The keyboard shown had 36 ivories and tails replaced!!=0D =0D Regards=0D Robin Stevens=0D Convener "INTUNE SA 2004"=0D 22-25 July 2004 Mercure Grosvenor Adelaide SA=0D 08 8633 0533 mmrr6596@bigpond.net.au --------------Boundary-00=_9Q3412S0000000000000 An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/e7/fa/92/58/attachment.htm --------------Boundary-00=_9Q3412S0000000000000-- ---------------------- multipart/mixed attachment A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 39810 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/dc/b1/1f/67/attachment.jpe ---------------------- multipart/mixed attachment--
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