> I noticed that there is a different fee for grands than uprights. Why is > this so? Do you typically do more service to the grands? I find that > uprights are somewhat more difficult to tune than grands. Does anybody else > have different prices for grands and uprights? Oh, interesting, I've thought it is common in everywhere! I don't know the reason, but I guess... *In Japan, almost all of uprights are taller than 48 inches (majority is 52 inches). So tuning on uprights isn't so difficult here, as regards the scale design. *We usually do "touch up" the regulation. For example, I usually spend 1.5-2 hrs for vertical, 2-2.5 hrs for grands. (take 30-60 min. for regulation.) In summer (oh man...just now), it is hot and humid here, 96 degree and more than 90% today! Repetition spring weaken, bedding screw goes too tight... So it is inevitable to do regulation. Of course, I charge an extra regulation fee in case it requires a fine regulation. It will be $50-$200. Mickey Hayashi Tokyo, Japan
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