Custom Covers

[David Ilvedson]

Instrument Covers, Bill Haley at 800-274-4543...don't know if he's still in business?

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044


----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Joel A. Jones" <jajones2 at wisc.edu>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Received: 9/13/2006 8:57:10 PM
Subject: Re: Custom Covers


>Avery,

>Kristina Anderson had a mini-tech in Chicago'02
>on a cover system that allowed the lid to be lifted
>etc.   As I remember she used the heavy padded
>material which was waterproofed.    It was not your B flat
>  cover, but divided into sections.

>The web site listed in the directory is not active, but
>check her phone and email.

>Jansen  can also custom design a cover.
>pljansen.com or 1 800 benches.

>Somewhere I remember seeing covers for
>the music desk and rack.

>Good luck.  Let us know if it actually keeps
>the finish in new condition.

>Joel

>On Sep 13, 2006, at 9:49 PM, Avery wrote:

>> List,
>>
>> Does anyone know who it is that makes those custom covers that have 
>> "seams" so that the piano can be protected and still have the front 
>> part of the lid able to fold back. I'm not talking about the usual 
>> cover. Am I making any sense here?
>>
>> We just got back a restored 'B' with a great refinishing job on it, it 
>> feels and sounds great, and the head of our piano department would 
>> like to protect it as much as possible. It's in our Choral Recital 
>> Hall and she doesn't want to see it turn into a "typical" 
>> institutional choir room piano! It can be removed for recitals but for 
>> day to day use, it's semi protected.
>>
>> Can anyone help? I just can't remember the name. Thanks.
>>
>> Avery Todd
>> University of Houston
>>