1. Piano Tuning & Pitch Adjustments
- Standard Tuning: A thorough fine-tuning of all 88 keys to A440 standard pitch. Ideal for instruments maintained on a regular 6- to 12-month schedule.
- Pitch Raise (Correction): If a piano has gone untuned for several years, string tension drops significantly. A pitch correction stabilizes total tension across the iron plate and soundboard prior to performing the fine tuning.
2. Action Regulation & Touch Adjustment
Over time, the felt, leather, and wooden components of a piano action compress and wear down, leading to uneven key height, sluggish response, or double-striking hammers.
- Adjusting key dip, blow distance, and let-off tolerances.
- Elimination of lost motion in upright actions.
- Restoring proper repetition and responsiveness in grand actions.
3. Voicing & Tone Building
Voicing alters the density of the hammer felts to adjust the acoustic timbre without changing pitch.
- Softening hard hammers to remove harsh, brassy, or strident tones.
- Firming up soft hammers to add clarity, power, and projection.
- Balancing tonal quality evenly across bass, tenor, and treble registers.
4. Repairs & Component Replacement
- Broken string replacement and splicing.
- Sticking, sluggish, or silent key repair.
- Squeaky pedal mechanism troubleshooting.
- Re-pinning loose tuning pins.
5. Climate Control Installation
Humidity fluctuations cause soundboards to expand and contract, leading to tuning instability, cracked wood, and rusted strings. We supply and install complete Dampp-Chaser Piano Life Saver internal climate control systems to maintain a stable relative humidity year-round.
6. Pre-Purchase Appraisals & Inspections
Thinking of buying a used piano online or from a private seller? Avoid costly mistakes with a comprehensive technical evaluation covering soundboard integrity, pinblock torque, bridge condition, and action wear.