new ivory

Paul S. Larudee larudee@pacbell.net
Fri, 16 Jul 1999 07:38:44 -0700


Wimblees@AOL.COM wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 7/16/99 12:09:51 PM !!!First Boot!!!,
> WallyTS@compuserve.com writes:
> 
> << Can anyone tell me how soon Yamaha will have ivory key tops available on
>  its new pianos? Which models? Available in USA?
> 
>  Does anyone know of other piano manufacturers that currently use ivory on
>  key tops?
> 
>  Wally Scherer >>
> 
> It is illegal to import or export ivory, in any form, whatsoever into or out
> of the United States. So if Yamaha is going to put ivories on keytops, it
> will not be for the American market.
> 
> Willem Blees

One exception, Wim.  Last I heard, Fazioli will still do one upon
request in mammoth ivory, not illegal to import.

Paul S. Larudee, RPT
Richmond, CA


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