Should we be Restoring Cheap, Old Pianos?
This subject is bound to cause controversy. If these old pianos have sentimental attachment to a client and they are happy to pay out more than it is…
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Success at the End of the Day!
I finished a repair on a Carl Ecke grand piano which had previously been restrung by another technician. The brass rail under the treble pressure bar had slipped…
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Why do the Highest 8 Notes on the Piano sometimes sound “Flat”?
I am happy to say that queries or complaints about my work have been almost non-existent as far as I am aware. However on the few occassions that…
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Keyboard Hygiene
Washing your hands before playing the piano used to be a stringent rule in days gone bye, usually enforced by grannies who knew how important it was. I…
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Why do Piano Tuners Hit the Keys so Hard?
The new tension which is being applied must be evenly distributed throughout the entire length of the string. It therefore becomes necessary to hit the key in precise…
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Where to put your Piano
Your piano should be placed in a position where influences such as dampness, proximity to fire places, underfloor heating,direct sun light or constant drafts is minimised. These are…
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