[pianotech] nomenclature

[Roger@Integra.net]

Paul,
It was a Bosendorfer 9’ with ivory keys coming into the United States. The owner removed the ivory before coming across the border – what a tragedy. I learned later that the ivory could have been left intact had the proper paperwork been created. I would advise anybody faced with a similar situation, contact a customs broker who could prepare the necessary documents.
Roger Gable
P.S. My definition of old ivory; that which has been installed on a piano. New ivory: that which has not been previously used in any product. 

From: Paul T Williams 
Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 1:05 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org 
Subject: Re: [pianotech] nomenclature

I think Old Ivory is that harvested before the US ban of importing, and the New ivory is that exported from anywyhere after the US said "no". 

I'm still unclear on old pianos with old ivory.  Why they can't get imported is really silly, but I've heard it happening. I think Roger Gable had to do a whole keyboard restoration because it had old ivory to go to Canada years and years ago.  True, Roger.?  Help out with this, please.  I think you know the best import/export rules. 

Thanks, 
Pau 



      From:  "Carlos Ralon" <ceralon at comcast.net>  
      To:  <pianotech at ptg.org>  
      Date:  11/18/2011 02:32 PM  
      Subject:  Re: [pianotech] nomenclature 


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I've head the term "old Ivory" and "new Ivory"  Can some one explain the difference? Taken from Dead elephants, or live animals? or what? 
Carlos Ralon 
  
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Alan Eder 
To: pianotech at ptg.org 
Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 1:13 PM 
Subject: Re: [pianotech] nomenclature 

"Piano Parts and Their Functions" by Merle Mason

ae 

-----Original Message-----
From: johnparham <johnparham at piano88.com>
To: joegarrett <joegarrett at earthlink.net>; pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Fri, Nov 18, 2011 5:06 am
Subject: Re: [pianotech] nomenclature

Joe,

I did a search for "Mason's Book" and did not find it. If that is not
the name I need to search for, what is the official title?

-John Parham

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] nomenclature
> From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett at earthlink.net>
> Date: Tue, November 15, 2011 9:32 pm
> To: "pianotech" <pianotech at ptg.org>
> 
> 
> Our nomenclature to others, outside of our small community, is like trying
> to talk to a Medical Doctor. They have their nomenclature and we have ours.
> Both are complicated, but with a definate purpose...to specify and
> enlighten our peers. And, in my opinion, to confuse the hell out of he rest
> of the world..<G>
> Mason's Book should be a required read for ALL aspiring techs, imho. No
> Exceptions!<G> A yearly "review" should also be a requirement, just to keep
> the 'flow'.<G>
> Best,
> Joe
> 
> 
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> Captain of the Tool Police
> Squares R I



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