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Services Offered
These are some of the more common services offered by The Piano Works. If you require assistance with items not
listed here, we will gladly let you know whether The Piano Works can provide that particular service, or we will be happy to provide
professional referrals.
Tuning Services
Piano Tuning
This service
involves making very precise adjustments to the individual
pitch of each note on your piano. Tightening or loosening the
tuning pins to which the strings are attached changes the
pitch. The piano has 88 keys, each having 1, 2 or 3 strings to
be adjusted, resulting in approximately 220 strings to be
adjusted during tuning.
Pitch Raising
This process is
sometimes necessary prior to tuning a piano if the piano has
not been tuned for a while, or has been subjected to extreme
climate changes without the benefit of climate control. If the
pitch of a piano deviates more than 6-8% from standard pitch
at the time of tuning, then this procedure is necessary in
order to produce a stable tuning.
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Climate Control Services
Climate Control System Installation
Installation of the Dampp-Chaser Climate
Control System, which is designed to keep your piano exposed
to a constant humidity level and, therefore, more stable
between tunings. It is hidden, noise-free, and costs just
pennies to operate. It is also the best thing you can do to
take care of your investment and to prevent humidity and
dryness related problems.
Climate Control System Maintenance
Periodic system
cleaning and/or changing of humidifier pads.
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Regulation and Voicing Services
Partial or Full Regulation
Regulation is
the adjustment of the mechanical aspects of the piano to make
it work as designed and at its best. This process should be
done periodically throughout the life of the piano. Depending
on the age and condition of the piano, regulation services can
be recommended to address the specific needs of your piano.
Voicing
Voicing is the adjustment of the tonal
quality of the sound that the piano makes. In order to voice a
piano precisely, you must have it regulated and in optimal
working order.
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Repair and Maintenance Services
Broken Hammers, Sticking Keys, Squeaking Pedals
Minor adjustments may be included as part
of the normal piano tuning service appointment. Repairs that
require materials or additional time can usually be performed
during the normal appointment time for an additional fee.
Action Cleaning, Tightening, Lubrication, Hammer Reshaping, etc.
These are some basic services that
typically require removing the action from the piano and
taking it into the shop where the service will be performed.
Turn-around times of 1 week or less can usually be
accommodated.
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