[pianotech] Plastic Keytops That Feel More Like Ivory

[John Dorr]

Mike,

I have a customer who was inquiring about such a product.  I don't have the 
skills and equipment to install this material from a sheet.  Obviously you DO, 
and I'm familiar with your name from this list and that you do such work for 
the trade.  Can you give me a ballpark figure for doing a set of white keys 
with this material?  I'll then propose it to them, and if they're interested, 
I'll ask you for a scrap sample piece that they might feel.

Thanks,

John Dorr
Helena, MT

"Mike Morvan" <keymaestro at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Plastic Keytops That Feel More Like Ivory
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:10:56 -0500
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>

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