Ivories on an old Kimball Grand

[Hechler Family]

Samuel,

I personnally like the Schaff simulated ivory "Satin Ivory" replacement
keytops - page 85. They are all the same color and texture. I've had two
customers perfer to use them than trying to find real ivory replacements
that match what is already on the key.

Duaine

Samuel Choy wrote:
> Hello,
>  
> As I explained before, for learning experience and hopefully to
> resell, I am refurbishing an old WW Kimball Grand, made around the
> 30's. The key tops have the original elephant ivory. However, 20 of
> them have ugly cracks and some are yellowing. I tried ordering some
> used ivory tops from Schaff, but they not have any in stock. I've seen
> some on sale on eBay, for a log more than was printed in the Schaff
> catalogue.
>  
> Do you recommend looking for replacement ivory or would you recommend
> replacing them with acrylic or ivorine tops?
>  
> Thanks.
>  
> Sam Choy

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