In a message dated 3/1/07 8:22:33 PM, mike.spalding1 at verizon.net writes: << How would the factory have dealt with the ebonies in 1910? Black dye, or not? some kind of sealer or topcoat, or just bare wood? Any authoritative info on how the factory would have done his black keys in 1910 would be appreciated. >> I have seen both bare ebony,(which I prefer), and a finish that seems to have been shellac, though I can't imagine using shellac where alcohol might be involved. My 1892 model A right here is all original finish and the keytops are shiny with some type of finish. (I am NOT going to test it with alcohol, either). Regards, Ed Foote RPT http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
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