Joseph Garrett wrote: > > Tom said: "My client is sensing that his keys are slicker than other > pianos. I was > ready to disprove that, but I am sensing his discomfort, too. He said > nothing > has ever been used on the keys. I tried a few experiments, but nothing > worked. It's an ivory-top one-owner Steinway, 1960ish. Even the > sharps. Makes > one suspicious, doesn't it. <snip> Is this true? in the 1960's Steinway used "real" ivory for keys ? Maybe they are the early/late "celluloid / plastic" keys ? I thought "real" ivory was used more on the "antique" pianos ! -- Duaine Hechler Piano, Player Piano, Pump Organ Tuning, Servicing & Rebuilding Reed Organ Society Member Florissant, MO 63034 (314) 838-5587 dahechler at att.net www.hechlerpianoandorgan.com -- Home & Business user of Linux - 10 years
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