Hello, and Happy New Year Everyone! I am interested in knowing if anyone on the list has had any trouble with the vagias keytops, in particular, the set of ivory colored ones. I have never liked the look of lily white (or even so-called 'off-white') plastic tops on turn of the century pianos, esp. uprights, and have wondered why the use of "ivory-like" plastic is not more in evidence. I have a c.1900 Mason & Hamlin upright in my shop that needs tops, among other things, and I'm interested in any feedback re: the vagias products. The shop I have been using for key recovery is opposed to using them, because of problems they had 8-10 years back. It seems the tops literally delaminated after 6 months or so, even when barely played. I can only assume (hope) that this is no longer a problem, but would certainly prefer to know BEFOREhand, as opposed to 6 months from now! Any feedback appreciated.... What glues work best? Idiosyncrasies? etc... Mark Potter bases-loaded@juno.com
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