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(10% discount applies for New Customers, Piano Teachers, University Park/College Park Customers, NonProfit Organizations, Multiple Pianos – including your neighbors’ pianos, and other special promotions)
NOTE: New pianos require more frequent tuning during their first year.
(sometimes necessary when a piano has been neglected)
Examples:
It’s unusual for pianos to deviate more than 20 cents in either direction between tunings, unless affected by neglect, extreme climate swings, or very loose tuning pins.
Please tell your technician when making your appointment if you know of anything that is not functioning properly, so that she can schedule extra time to correct it. Identify the notes affected and mark them with masking tape or Post-Its. Do not assume that malfunctions will “be found” during a tuning – some will, some won’t. The more information you can give your tech, the less time you will end up paying for.
Up to one hour by our specialist. Vacuum, dust and wipe soundboard (grand piano), bridges, plate, rim, strings, dampers, hammers (vertical piano), tuning pins, hitch pins, pedals & trapwork. These areas are delicate parts of your musical instrument, and cleaning by homeowner is NOT recommended. Also includes keytops; light dusting of exterior finish.
NOTE: If cleaning is needed, it should precede your tuning, either at the same appointment or prior to the tuning appointment.
Up to two hours by our specialist. All services listed in Basic Cleaning above, plus action removal/light cleaning (grand piano), cleaning under the keys (vertical piano), exterior finish with CORY Brand care products.
A cosmetic repair to replace a set of damaged key surfaces with plastic. If black keys need attention, please ask for a quote.
If your piano still sounds bad after it’s been tuned, or if you feel the tone is not the same as it used to be, it’s likely it needs voicing. This is working on the felt of the hammers by various means to modify the tone produced. All piano hammers compact with time and use, causing the piano tone to become brighter, uneven from note to note, and possibly harsh. Fortunately, a little modification makes a huge difference in the tone!
This is the time-consuming process of adjusting every note of your piano’s action back as closely as possible to the original specifications, compensating for wear, to restore power to the piano and control to the player. All pianos need this service from time to time. A good test of whether your piano needs regulation is whether it is possible to play softly with control. Or you might notice that some notes “feel” different from their neighbors.
Includes replacing worn or missing parts, cleaning, lubrication, and a complete regulation. Please ask for a quote specifically for your piano. There are many variable factors in these services.
Rebuilding entails replacing many of the piano’s “guts,” including major structural components like soundboard and pinblock, regulating, and refinishing the case. Costs are generally in the high thousands and the service is appropriate for pianos of high investment value or great sentimental value.
Takes roughly two hours and protects your piano for a lifetime from fluctuations in relative humidity. Please visit www.dampp-chaser.com for information about the state-of the-art system that includes one or more dehumidifiers, a humidifier, and a humidistat to keep your piano’s environment close to 42% RH at all times. Dampp-Chaser is endorsed by all major piano manufacturers and does not void your warranty. It must be installed by a trained technician.
For insurance coverage, evaluations prior to buying or selling, inheritance, etc.
10% discount if I am already going to service the piano – but be sure to schedule extra time in this case.
Depending on location of piano, some travel charges may apply.