Charge more to tune a Steinway?

John Formsma formsma at gmail.com
Wed Jan 23 07:35:49 MST 2008


On Jan 23, 2008 7:58 AM, William R. Monroe <pianotech at a440piano.net> wrote:
>
>
> I'd guess it's an experience issue, Julia.  Why does it take you longer on
> S&S?  Is it the lack of plate bushings?  If so, that just takes some getting
> used to (experience) but isn't really all that difficult, just a different
> feel, IMO.  If it IS an experience issue, clients shouldn't be paying you to
> learn.
>
> JMO,
> William R. Monroe

I agree with William.  And I do remember early in my career as a piano
tech, that it did take getting used to how a Steinway tunes.  It is
different than a Yamaha.  But with experience, it becomes routine as
well.
-- 
JF


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