Used Ivory Keytops

[Alan Barnard]

When used ivory is too long, it can be trimmed to fit. They grind and sand pretty well. Work from the back if the front edge is good, or work from the front if there is a chip or split, then use a file to form new rounded front corners. Pretty easy, but remember that ivory is brittle, so take it easy until you get a feel for the material.



Alan Barnard

Salem, MO









Original message

From: "Geoffrey Arnold" 

To: pianotech at ptg.org

Received: 8/29/2007 5:04:24 PM

Subject: Used Ivory Keytops





Hello All,



I recently purchased a quick kit of field repair ivory heads and tails from Walker Piano and am pleased with them.

I unfortunately neglected to measure the tops on the upright I am servicing that I had ordered the replacement heads for, and found these vintage tops to be nearly 1/4" too long! They match perfectly my babygrand Wurlitzer at home. 

Are upright ivories uniformly smaller than grand ivories? Are there only two sizes one finds or is there a great variance from piano to piano.



Long story short, I need a kit of 5 or 6 upright ivory keytop replacement heads. Any suppliers out there?



Thanks!



Greg









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