If I remember correctly, Steve Brady said something about using candle wax or something like it to lightly rub on the keys. You might check with him...or somebody here on the list may remember something about this from an earlier thread. Paul From: Qshooterq at aol.com To: pianotech at ptg.org Date: 07/29/2009 06:56 PM Subject: [pianotech] slippery keys 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. Does anyone have any ideas, outside of dipping fingers in chicken fat before each use. Tom Gorley ************** Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School ( http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1223106546x1201717234/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D8 ) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20090730/7a727948/attachment.htm>
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