[pianotech] Charges re. Odd Pianos was Bird-Cage stuff

[David Ilvedson]

Hey Joe,

I totally agree.   

Now if we go by Wim's argument, you shouldn't be charging more than a regular "normal" tuning.   
Don't you want to take the high road and get up there in the clouds with Wim?   

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett at earthlink.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 9/9/2009 7:59:47 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Charges re. Odd Pianos was Bird-Cage stuff


>"We shouldn't charge extra for our 
>lack of experience."

>I totally agree! 
>However, I charge a helluva lot more for my experience. Most techs have "caused" 
>the problem, by not learning how to tune Over-dampers and Square Grands and any 
>other weird things that come down the pike. It is human nature to like one's "comfort 
>zone", but the lack of knowlege in regards to these instruments and the lack of 
>wanting to have this knowledge, is ludicrous, IMNSHO!! Because no one will touch 
>such things in my area, I have taught myself the ins/outs of these instruments, over 
>the years. Because I've taken that extra time to become proficient, I charge a 
>heckuva lot more than any of you do, I can darn well bet on that. The onus falls on 
>all techs, (ptg or other)! 
>Besides, the cost of pain killer, (commonly known as Scotch), is not cheap! <G> 
>Also, I've tuned Three (3) Square Grands in one day. And, I'm still 5'11" in spite of 
>it!!<G> 
>Top that one!<G>
>Joe

>Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
>Captain, Tool Police
>Squares R I