I hope you will be replacing that big Kelly plate with a genuine Steinway plate. Just curious, did the guy give any reason for wanting the piano to be "authentically restored"? Will he be showing it at piano shows/competitions? Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Spalding" > Or rather, what would they have done in 1910. > > Rebuild customer wants to make sure that his O ends up "authentically > restored". Worked him through the whole action parts thing, got him to > understand that even with Renner, Abel, Ronsen, whatever, it will still be > a Steinway. In fact, we managed to settle most of the issues, both > functional and cosmetic. One I could not answer, though: > > Black keytop finish. 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. > > thanks > > Mike
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