[pianotech] new ivory

[James Grebe]

Cowbone is now widely used for pipe organ keyboards but have not heard any 
feedback bad or good.
James
James Grebe Est. 1962
Piano Tuner-Technician
Creator of Custom Caster Cups
Creator of Fine Writing Instruments
Piano benches
Theatre and Theatre Organ Historian
www.grebepiano.com
1526 Raspberry Lane
Arnold, MO 63010
(314) 608-4137

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed Foote" <a440a at aol.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 1:09 PM
Subject: [pianotech] new ivory


Greetings,
    A customer is considering having her keyboard restored, which in
this case, means a new set of ivory or something other than plastic.  I
heard, several years ago, of alternatives such as walrus tusk, certain
cow-bone, etc.  being introduced to the piano market.  What, if anybody
cares and knows to tell, is the performance of these alternatives?
This is for a piano teacher, the keys will be used a lot.
thanks,

Ed Foote RPT
http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html