myths

[David Ilvedson]

Doesn't need to be direct to keep ivory from yellowing.   If you are trying whiten yellow ivories you need direct sunlight.   The rule of keeping the fallboard closed to keep ivories white is false.    A closed fallboard doesn't invite one to play the piano either.   My rule would be to keep it open. 

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044


----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: Farrell <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Received: 12/23/2006 3:06:36 AM
Subject: Re: myths


>Ahhhhh, but point #2 already suggested to keep direct sunlight off the 
>piano!

>Terry Farrell

>----- Original Message -----
>> Ivory is naturally bleached by sunlight.
>>
>> David Ilvedson, RPT
>> Pacifica, CA  94044