Leather Key Bushings

[Terry]

Any idea how long the bushings have been in place and how much use the
instrument saw?

Terry Farrell

> Interesting that this comes up just now, as I am wrestling myself with
> the need to rebush a set of keys (Steinway B) that have been previously
> rebushed with leather. My best recommendation? Don't do it. I don't
> know if this B was done with inappropriate material; this is possible;
> but they sure are loose.
>
> Kent
>

> On Mar 29, 2005, at 9:05 AM, Terry wrote:
>
> > Anyone have a recommended source for leather key bushing material?
> >
> > I use the Spurlock key bushing sytem with mortise sizing cauls. I've
> > never done leather key bushings before, but might soon. Any comments
> > or suggestions/tips?
> >
> > Terry Farrell