[pianotech] Plastic Keytops That Feel More Like Ivory

[Mike Morvan]

John,
    Thank you for your inquiry. Mineral plastic sells for $355.00 per set 
for all colors, this is enough material to cover the tops and fronts with 
some extra pieces, we sell the proper glue for putting it down as well for 
$25.95. We can cover your tops and fronts with this material for $1,025.00 
this includes material and labor. Any questions, give us a call. Mike
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 7:20 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Plastic Keytops That Feel More Like Ivory


> 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
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