[pianotech] This week's quiz, was "What kind of wood is That?"

[Joe DeFazio]

>> On 2/1/2011 10:46 PM, Joseph Garrett wrote:
>> > Anyone know where Pearwood is used?<G>

(and later)

>> I meant in PIANOS.<G>
>> Joe

Hi Joe,

The combs of many fine harmonicas are made of pearwood, such as the classic Hohner M270 chromatic.  I've heard harmonicas referred to as mouth pianos (though usually that term refers to a melodica).  Is that close enough?

Joe DeFazio
Pittsburgh
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