I carry copies of the bulletin on pitch raising, and also refer to the PTG website for info on pitch raising- have never had a complaint so far- 15 years. les b William Monroe wrote: > Hi Bruce, > > Not to speak for John, but in my world, I think folks do understand > that we are doing more work here. In truth though, if they don't, I > won't stay up worrying. <G> > > My reality is that if an instrument has languished to the point of > needing pitch corrections, the mental effort may be lessened, but the > physical effort multiplies. In many ways, we are now doing two or > three FULL PASS tunings. That is a lot of wear and tear on my body, > and I charge for it. I explain the concept to my clients and most of > them already know that when they let it go so long, it takes more to > get it back. > > I think the end result is that we either work longer on a particular > instrument to accommodate the pitch correction, or we must work > uncomfortably fast to stay on schedule. Either way deserves > compensation, and most folks I work with understand that. > > William R. Monroe > > > John, > I see 2 points of discussion in your PR technique described. > 1. You're really pushing yourself along, at approx. 5sec. per string. How > can you keep up this pace for 3 consecutive tunings? > 2. Does the customer think they are getting value for money, as I assume > you charge more than standard tuning fee? > Bruce Browning > The Piano Tuner. > > > > > > >
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