What would Steinway do

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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
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