Dean, Mahogany was seldom used under black (as far as I know) unless the piano had some major cosmetic flaw that necessitated return to the factory. In this case, the case or some parts, were refinished in black after the repair. Of course if the finish isn't original, all bets are off. Allan L. Gilreath, RPT Allan Gilreath & Associates, Inc. PO Box 1133 Calhoun, GA 30703 allan@allangilreath.com 706 602-7667 -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Dean May Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 8:28 PM To: Pianotech Subject: Baldwin finish Greetings, I am looking at refinishing a 6 foot Baldwin, about 50 years old. It has a satin ebony finish that has bad water damage on the lid and side. I'm not sure if the finish is original or not. It is apparent that it is mahogany in the areas of the water damage. Can anyone tell me if the odds are good for it to be all mahogany? I have a customer who wants it but in a natural wood finish. Will I get myself into trouble to convert it to a natural wood finish? Many thanks, Dean Dean May cell 812.239.3359 PianoRebuilders.com 812.235.5272 Terre Haute IN 47802 _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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