Ashley,

I second Dave's recommendation, as I worked with John for many years
at CW as well.  He has many years of experience with keyboard
conservation and preservation, and he is the first person I would go
to with questions on the conservation of any musical instrument.

Just a slight correction to his e-mail address, however:  It's [log in to unmask]

Martha Katz-Hyman
Independent Curator

On Jan 28, 2008 1:05 PM, David Harvey <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Ashley,
>
> You should contact my former colleague, John Watson, Conservator of Musical
> Instruments, at Colonial Williamsburg.
>
>
> You can reach him at:
>
> 757-229-1000 (ask the operator for his extention)
>
> Of email him at:  [log in to unmask]
>
> Cheers!
> Dave
>
> David Harvey
> Conservator
> Los Angeles, CA
>
>
>
>  On Jan 28, 2008 7:37 AM, Ashley Tate <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> > I'm looking for feedback and/or advice on using the DAMPP-CHASER/Piano
> Life Saver System in a historic grand piano.
> >
> > I found much discussion about the system on piano repair websites, but
> have not found anything about their use in museums. I welcome any other
> advice about alternative methods for controlling the humidity/temp. inside a
> historic piano. (Our piano is displayed in a historic house that does not
> have an HVAC system or humidistat.)
> >
> > Thank you!
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