[pianotech] new ivory

[Terry Farrell]

I haven't seen or used it, but I've heard that cow bone is more porous  
and thus gets dirtier more easily than ivory, but that it really has a  
nice feel to it. I'd ask Mike Moravian and Blackstone Piano  (I hope I  
spelled his name correct and have the correct company name......).

Terry Farrell

On Jan 12, 2011, at 4:31 PM, James Grebe wrote:

> Cowbone is now widely used for pipe organ keyboards but have not  
> heard any feedback bad or good.
> James
> James Grebe Est. 1962
> Piano Tuner-Technician
> Creator of Custom Caster Cups
> Creator of Fine Writing Instruments
> Piano benches
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> 1526 Raspberry Lane
> Arnold, MO 63010
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Foote" <a440a at aol.com>
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 1:09 PM
> Subject: [pianotech] new ivory
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> Greetings,
>   A customer is considering having her keyboard restored, which in
> this case, means a new set of ivory or something other than  
> plastic.  I
> heard, several years ago, of alternatives such as walrus tusk, certain
> cow-bone, etc.  being introduced to the piano market.  What, if  
> anybody
> cares and knows to tell, is the performance of these alternatives?
> This is for a piano teacher, the keys will be used a lot.
> thanks,
>
> Ed Foote RPT
> http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html
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