Ivory keytops

[William R. Monroe]

Doug,

I'm not saying it can't be done, but..............

I'd guess your odds of finding a complete set of undamaged "old" ivory that:

1.) still have a consistent thickness from one note to the next
2.) still have consistent thickness individually
3.)actually fit the intended keyboard
4.)would realistically meet the clients expectations of structure and 
aesthetics once installed

are slim to none.

My recommendation is that if the client wants ivory, send them to a keytop 
specialist for new ivory.  If they would settle for mineral plastic or 
acrylic, do likewise.  I really don't believe that salvaged ivories have 
much use except for individual replacements here and there.

William R. Monroe


> Where can I buy or get old ivory keytops for a piano? I have a
> customer who wants to have their piano restored with old ivory vs. new
> keytops.
>
> Thanks.
> Doug Renz
> Rochester, NY