TOPLIDS
VCP’s Steinway-style
grand piano toplids are a revolution in the trade. Utilizing unique
construction, a VCP lid will never split or exhibit flaking veneer,
not true of the original manufacturer’s offering. The core is made
of a rigid, lightweight stock that is surrounded by a 3" wide hardwood
band at the perimeter of the lid, achieved via a continuous series of
mitered joints. As well, a hardwood inlay is placed within the structure
at the continuous hinge cut line. Therefore all eventual hinge screws
and case buttons will bind into a firm foundation. Our model D lid has
additional internal bracing which coincides with the locations of the
underside stiffening battens and the lid stick engaging area, further
guarding against droop when the lid is either raised or lowered, or
when captured in the open position.
The composite core is then cross-banded with the appropriate face veneers.
For example, a "walnut" lid has solid walnut inlayed around
the perimeter, and has walnut veneer top and bottom. The final edge
detail is then machined, resulting in a walnut appearance on any viewable
surface of the product. There is no veneer to ever loosen or flake,
there is no exposed end grain anywhere on the product, and the core
will never split like the original unit it replaces. Raised panel (vintage)
and ogee (modern era) edge details are available.
Our lid is cut in half at the fold line, and then mortised for the continuous
hinge. Lid logs and lock bars are available at additional cost.
VCP makes toplids for all Steinway grand piano models: S,M,L,O, A (all
iterations), B (all iterations), C, and D. Maple-for-ebony, mahogany,
and walnut are our standard face veneers. Lids for older models A-D
are available in rosewood as well. Any Steinway lid model can be
special-ordered in any veneer at additional cost.
VCP also offers custom lid fabrication for any other brand of grand
piano at additional cost. A paper pattern of the existing lid or a tracing
of the top of the rim along with several other dimensions are all that
is required. Expect an 8 week fabrication time for non-Steinway lids.
Like the remainder of our product line, VCP’s toplids are provided
unfinished, smooth-sanded, and ready for fitting to the case.
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