[pianotech] Plastic Keytops That Feel More Like Ivory

[Mike Morvan]

John,
    The material your inquiring about is mineral plastic. We supply it to 
the trade and apply it to our new and restoration keyboards. It is available 
in 3 colors pure white, ivory colored, and bone colored, very nice stuff. 
Any questions give me a call. Mike

Mineral Plastic is a synthetic material with a very high mineral content. 
These minerals make for a plastic that looks and feels very much like 
natural materials such as the coveted ivory or bone. It is widely used on 
European pianos and organs and is quickly gaining acceptance domestically 
for the same. Mineral plastic come in 3 shades, white, off-white and crème 
color. Available in pieces measuring 1 inch wide by 6 inches long, octave 
sections or sheets and is available in three thicknesses 1.5, 2, 3mm (0.060, 
0.085, 0.125). Mineral plastic can be made satin, low-gloss, high-gloss and 
textured. Matching material for the key front can also be obtained.

BLACKSTONE VALLEY PIANO
Michael A. Morvan
76 Sutton Street
Uxbridge, Ma 01569
(508) 278-9762
www.pianoandorgankeys.com
mike at pianoandorgankeys.com
www.thepianorebuilders.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Dorr" <a440 at bresnan.net>
To: "piano tech list" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 11:37 AM
Subject: [pianotech] Plastic Keytops That Feel More Like Ivory


>I thought there was a thread earlier this year about a new plastic keytop 
>(from Germany, was it?) that more closely resembled the feel of ivory.  I 
>did a search of the archives to no avail.
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> Does anybody remember this or am I dreaming?  Help!
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> John Dorr
> Helena, MT
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