Tech/maintenance Abalone key pearls

[DesertRoads]

All my 62's have had MOP, but they're several years old. Maybe a cost cutting measure in the current crop? That's a shame as it was on of the few things that made it different from the 475 line.

Surprisingly, my 575 Allegro has MOP key pearls. So when I purchased my 62III, it was obvious that Yamaha cut some corners.

 

[Dr G]

They were nylon. If they were mop, I would have left them in. I prefer MOP as well, but I thought the stainless would add a neat contrast to the silver key work. I will look into getting them sand blasted. Good idea Dr G.

Bead blasting may be another alternative worth checking.

Have you seen black pearl? That could give you the desired different look, yet maintain the magical properties of nacre.

 

[PigSquealer]

When I sweat my fingers get sticky on the nylon pearls

I wonder if waxing then would make a difference ? Have any car wax ? Pledge ?