John Tuttle writes, "... I bought my last order from American Piano
Supply in Clifton, NJ...  According to the blurb in the catalog it is
"cotton sheeting coated on one side with neoprene...."

I am a bit concerned about the neoprene, as regards longevity.  It
seems to turn to goo over time, especially when exposed to certain
air pollutants (if memory serves me).  I do not condemn this product
out-of-hand, as I've no personal experience.

Vulcanized rubber on cotton with hot hide glue is my standard.  Since
the "historically correct" materials are readily available at similar
cost, I am wary of "modern concoctions".

Could someone else, more experienced, make comment on my concern?

Regards,
Robert Linnstaedt
http://members.aol.com/Linnstaedt/organ.html

Please note new address:  RBLexile@aol.com.geentroep [ drop .geentroep to reply ]