Service Packages
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“Michael worked on my 19th century Bechstein yesterday. It’s sounding like it never did before. So resonant and crisp…. Can’t stop playing both this morning. Wished I had come across Michael a long time ago”
Piano care primer...
Adjust the tuning
The only way to guarantee excellent tuning is annual service, minimum. Yamaha , Bechstein, Steinway, the UK’s Piano Tuner’s Association and US’ Piano Technician’s Guild all agree.
Adjust the touch
Pianos should be easy and fun to play. Just like your chef’s knife, your piano loses its edge, and becomes harder to control. I can “sharpen it” and return it to top condition.
Adjust the tone
When’s the last time you actually listened closely to your piano’s sound, or tone? If you like it, great. Often a few notes stick out a little or a lot - I can make your piano sound better.
“Michael’s easy and friendly manner ensured that we got on well with him and he gave a very detailed account afterwards of the work he had carried out on our piano. Suffice to say we are delighted with the outcome and will definitely book Michael for our future piano service requirements”
I recommend this service for most pianos that are very out of tune and/or have not received any other maintenance besides tuning for several years. The service will vary depending on the needs of the piano and the client. Even if the tuning is close, this appointment is great for pianos that have not had regulating and/or voicing maintained OR if the piano gets heavy use. May include minor repairs if time allows. This appointment typically takes up to 3 hours from beginning to end.
Example of some of the items included:
1. Reshape and iron piano's hammers and mate them to the strings. This improves the sustain and clarity of the tone. It makes it easier to get ultra-refined tunings.
2. Pitch raise and tune piano.
3. Lubricate key pins.
4. Tighten loose legs on bench
5. Adjust mechanism for improved sensitivity and repetition.