Keys, and ghosting

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In a message dated 2/05/2000 11:29:25 PM, Pam wrote:

<<1.  I read that ivory and plastic keys turn yellow if they are kept in the
dark.  Is this a case for not covering the keys?>>

Pam;
 Ivory will stay whiter longer if it is not kept covered....of course it will 
also get dustier:-)   'Plastic keys' is such a generic term that there is not 
one all encompassing answer.........some formulations will darken with light 
and some will darken if not exposed to light.  The gremlin in this is the 
oils and perspiration from fingers.
 As for "ghosting", yes it can be beneficial in tuning the bass section and 
in some cases, such as the 'Imperial', it may be the only way to tune in the 
bottom notes.
Jim Bryant (FL)