> >Are you using a standard high quality buckskin, or something else? Folks >have mentioned bushing with leather, but I don't recall anyone getting real >specific on the type of leather used, and why it was chosen. >Thanks, > >Ron N Ron, Here in the institutional world (where the technicians are committed), I prefer to use Renner keyboard leather. I chose it after trying other types (Richard Meyer, Pianotek) and found that it is a very consistent thickness. It also doesn't change size after the glue application - rather nice. It comes in two thicknesses, 1.0 mm and 1.2 mm; I usually use the 1.0 mm. As Roger mentioned, it is rather pricey at around $20/piece, but it's worth it to me if I don't have to rebush keys every year. If you'd like more details, feel free to contact me. Respectfully, Jon Jon Ralinovsky Piano Technician Department of Music Miami University 513/529-6548
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