Leather Key Bushings

[Terry]

Because I service several pianos that are played by Bone-Crusher Gould. Felt
bushings last only several months before keys start banging into their
neighbors.   :-(    These players are brutal. The pianos are in Piano Bars
on cruise ships.

I think maybe they get drunk and dance on the keyboard.

Terry Farrell


> Terry,
>
> Why would you want to rebush with leather bushings?  Your choice, or a
> clients?
>
> Respectfully,
> William R. Monroe

>
> > 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

> > >
> > > > 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