In a message dated 12/6/99 10:13:30 PM !!!First Boot!!!, dianepianotuner@hotmail.com writes: << so I talked them into having me straighten the coils and level the pins. I couldn't figure out what to charge them, but since I was just about to string a piano, thought that I would know in a few days. Turns out I don't string that way at all, but dress the coils after every few pins and level after each section, so don't know how long it will take! I would guess about 2-3 hours?? Anyone have any input on this for me? Thanks! Diane >> The problem is not with leveling the pins, and tightening the coils. That shouldn't take more than maybe an hour. (depending on how bad it is, and fast you work). What is going to take time is the tuning. You will most likely have to chip the piano, then rough tune it, and then do one or two fine tunings. The chip and rough tuning can be done in one operation, (presumably after you have completed the leveling and tightening). But the other two tunings should be done a week or so apart. Willem
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