myths

[Dean May]

The main problem with leaving the falls open is debris falling down between
the keys and causing sticking problems. It doesn't take a very large
particle to cause problems. 

That aside, I, too, like leaving it open. It is so much more inviting to
play. Prettier, too. 

Dean

Dean May             cell 812.239.3359 PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272 

Terre Haute IN  47802

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of David Ilvedson
Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 1:56 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: myths

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