Any piano should be tuned regularly to maintain its quality. These rates are subject to change and are valid within Billings (2023). To prolong the quality of the tuning and the piano generally, maintain steady and constant temperature and especially humidity.
A basic tuning encompasses any piano within an average of 15 percent of concert pitch.
Pianos that are 15%-40% off will require a $25 surcharge. Pianos that are 40%-100% (half step) off will require $50 surcharge.
More than 100% off pitch will require evaluation prior to determining cost.
Concert tuning requires more time and often fine adjustments to the instrument.
For high use well maintained pianos, a monthly or bi monthly contracted schedule can be arranged.
Regulation is the process of adjusting the piano action to its optimal performance given the wear on the individual components.
A complete tear down and replacement of all worn parts. Action is then reinstalled and regulated to correct parameters.
To be determined by evaluation.
Piano strings age and lose their quality just like a violin or guitar. They should be replaced after it is determined quality of sound has deteriorated. This might be after several decades or even longer if the instrument’s environment and general maintenance are attended to.
If the pinblock is determined to be sufficient and if the bridge pins are firm.
Price is determined by the cost of bass strings and bulk plain wire at the time the job is contracted.
Bass strings do not last as long as plain wire and will often become dull, lifeless, or tubby. Price is determined in part by cost of the set reproduction.
Occasionally a piano develops significant and excessive false beating strings in the sixth and seventh octaves. If deemed appropriate, just those sections can be restrung with plain wire to return the quality of sound.
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