[pianotech] slippery keys

[Greg Newell]

Tom,

                Spray the keys lightly with hairspray for a better tactile
feel. Easily reversible if the customer doesn’t like it. You could also do a
mild alcohol wipe. I’d us a weak  isopropyl solution.

 

Greg Newell

Greg's Piano Forté

www.gregspianoforte.com

216-226-3791 (office)

216-470-8634 (mobile)

 

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Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 7:49 PM
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Subject: [pianotech] slippery keys

 

My client is sensing that his keys are slicker than other pianos. I was
ready to disprove that, but I am sensing his discomfort, too. He said
nothing has ever been used on the keys.  I tried a few experiments, but
nothing worked.  It's an ivory-top one-owner Steinway, 1960ish. Even the
sharps. Makes one suspicious, doesn't it.

Does anyone have any ideas, outside of dipping fingers in chicken fat before
each use.

Tom Gorley


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