<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE> <P>First off, the felt is probably too think and heavy. The person I know who makes string covers uses only fine quality wool, but it's thin enough for sound to pass through without effecting tone or loss of overall volume, so it can remain on at all times. It has supports on the bottom secured by velcro that allows it to sit evenly on top of the plate. <BR><BR><BR>Terry Peterson </P></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>----Original Message Follows---- <DIV></DIV>From: "Don A. Gilmore" <eromlignod@kc.rr.com> <DIV></DIV>Reply-To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org> <DIV></DIV>To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> <DIV></DIV>Subject: Re: transparent string cover? <DIV></DIV>Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2004 09:59:45 -0500 <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>I have a felt cover that I put over the strings on my grand.  It does keep the dust out, but it affects the sound...especially the volume.  Not always a bad thing though.  I take it out when I have company. <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>My mother made it for me out of red felt in the shape of the piano and bordered it with black ribbon to protect the edge.  She embedded bamboo skewers in several places locating them to bridge across the beams so that it wouldn't sag and touch the strings.  She even thought about going into business selling them.  Any interest? <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>Don <DIV></DIV>   ----- Original Message ----- <DIV></DIV>   From: pianolover 88 <DIV></DIV>   To: pianotech@ptg.org <DIV></DIV>   Sent: Friday, June 18, 2004 7:04 PM <DIV></DIV>   Subject: transparent string cover? <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>   Anyone thought about this possibilty? Would be pretty cool. Can't think of any fabrics that might be transparent, but maybe sheer enough to see through, yet keep out dirt and debris and not trap moisture? <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>   Terry Peterson <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <DIV></DIV>   MSN 9 Dial-up Internet Access fights spam and pop-ups - now 3 months FREE! <DIV></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr> <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMBENUS/2755??PS=47575">Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security.</a> </html>