Hi, all,
"Covers by Jill" was very convenient in the older days of purchasing through the state of California, because they gave preference in buying to women, vets and small businesses. Dennis Haley and Jill moved later, and at some point changed the name to Instrument Covers, same quality, same decent turnaround. I also purchased many leg wraps for stage pianos but I don't know about string covers. Not last I knew. You can get many varieties of cover materials; for concert pianos I've always gotten I think "Destiny Canvas", padded and quilted. I've also had her make smaller vinyl covers for lobby pianos and so on. I have sent her several patterns for odd or off-brand pianos and custom leg wraps.
Guy Michaels is their daughter, they've retired now, and she has all their patterns, logos, and methods. I knew her when she lived locally for a while, then she moved her business to Salem, Oregon. I've always called Guye directly (pronounced "ghee" like the French version of the male name Guy") at 971-388-7806,
By knowing her and calling directly, I never looked her up online, I don't see a website for her. But she's on Twitter, and if you find her there, you can see her operation. The business is now called Instrument Covers II.
Between the Haleys and Guye, that's the only place I have ordered covers for about 30 years. I've always been pleased, and their covers are on concert pianos in all the venues where I work. They last very well.
Good luck.
Kathy
Original Message:
Sent: 12/14/2022 10:04:00 AM
From: Alan Eder
Subject: RE: Dawson String Covers???
Do Covers By Jill make string covers (as per the OP)? I have bought many covers for the outside of the entire piano from them, but not string covers.
Alan
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Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-14-2022 09:40
From: Kevin Fortenberry
Subject: Dawson String Covers???
Kathy, I'm so glad you posted this update about Dennis Haley & "Covers by Jill". I almost mentioned them but was unsure if they were still up & running-it's been a number of years. Could you send their contact info for future reference? (Direct message me if you prefer). Thanks in advance! Kevin
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Kevin Fortenberry
Registered Piano Technician
Longview, TX 75602
806-778-3962
Original Message:
Sent: 12-08-2022 10:58
From: Kathy Smith
Subject: Dawson String Covers???
Hi, Teri,
Do you remember Dennis Haley covers, which started out as Covers by Jill? I've used their covers for 20 years. They've retired now and their daughter Guye Michaels has been making the covers for several years. I've used them and they're the same good quality that Dennis was making - she learned well from her folks.
Let me know if you want her contact information, but I think she has a website. I have a cover on order right now but she's waiting patiently until the owners choose the color. And if you order covers from PianoTek, last I knew, they go to Guye anyway.
Kathy
Original Message:
Sent: 12/8/2022 10:48:00 AM
From: Gary Bruce
Subject: RE: Dawson String Covers???
I ordered a cover in October. Clark told me then they were at 8 weeks delivery time. He responded quickly by email though.
Original Message:
Sent: 12/7/2022 11:19:00 AM
From: Teri Meredyth
Subject: Dawson String Covers???
Hi All,
I have tried repeatedly to contact Clark Dawson via both email and phone... no replies so far. Are they still in business? Do they not like people from Calif. LOL?
Is there anyone else whose strings covers you like?
Thanks
Teri