[pianotech] new ivory

[Bruce Browning]

Ed,
On a recent visit to the UK I happened upon a little company, in Derby,
making complete substitute actions, including cow-bone keyboard, for the
Bluthner patented action.
I was amazed at the professional finish.
Contact details: Pianoforte Marwood Ltd.
www.pianofortemarwood.co.uk


On 13 January 2011 06:09, Ed Foote <a440a at aol.com> wrote:

> 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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Bruce Browning
The Piano Tuner
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