I have a 1894 Sohmer Grand Piano...The sharp keys are Ebony, the whole keys are Ivory, real Ivory as from the tusk of an Elephant. The soundboard is spruce, the body of the piano is cherry...
Its on par with a Steinway, was made down the street from Steinway, and sold in Steinway showrooms... It is a really beautiful piece of craftsmanship..And according to Piano people a great sounding instrument
I know... What does this have to do with Gibson and the exotic woods...?
Nothing really.... except that I have an instrument that has illegal or protected products in it..
I have someone come every year or so to go over the Piano and tune it and make sure it is "ok"
That person passed, so I found another Piano tuner...He came and recommended that all 88 keys be replaced ( they are real Ivory)..
Last time he will touch my Piano...
This one is very similar to the Piano I have