[pianotech] Keytop Replacement In The Field

[Terry Farrell]

Anyone ever replace a keytop in the field? I've never replaced a  
keytop in the shop let alone in the field - I just don't know if that  
is done. I guess gluing it on and trimming it would not be a problem,  
but getting the original off and fairing the key might be tough in the  
field. Any success stories? If so, r u willing to share your method?

FWIW, this is on a cruise ship. About a ten year old Yamaha C7. I  
guess some razzle-dazzle Lav-Vegas type pianist zoomed the back of his  
hand down the keyboard, caught the sharp edge of the chip and did a  
pretty good job bloodying the entire keyboard before he was done. Was  
likely impressive to see. Probably looked like he was really putting  
his all into it! Kinda beats John Lennon yelling "I got blisters on my  
fingers"!

And as a side. It's been a while since I last did an AcrillyKey  
repair. How fast does that stuff set up. I seem to remember it sets up  
fast and you can sand it within an hour or so. That  might be my other  
option in this case.

Thanks for any input.

Terry Farrell