[pianotech] Tuning in climate changes

[Garret Traylor]

Hi Matthew,
I don't consider it good advice to wait for a seasonal change for several
reasons.  First off, I prefer working year round (because) I have great
confidence in my training and abilities.

Second, since the customer is likely not on a regular schedule (not enjoying
the piano ever), by the time she asks to have the piano tuned (pitch raised)
then it really is past due so another seasonal change will not make a
difference.  And third, the customer's enjoyment level is greatly suppressed
by the "currently" under serviced instrument.  Our prospective customer
needs to know "up front" on a "regular basis" that regular service with
appropriate (if necessary) climate control is the ticket.

Kindest Regards,

Garret 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Matthew Todd
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:47 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: [pianotech] Tuning in climate changes

 


Hi list,

 

I just had a cancellation this morning from a client who received advise
from another tuner not to get her piano tuned just yet, because we are in
the middle of a cold spell, and to wait until the weather gets warmer,
otherwise her piano would go out of tune once the weather warmed up.

 

That is good advise, however, I was wondering how many of us give that
advise on a regular basis.  I guess if some of you would enjoy (and can
afford) a three month vacation, then I am sure that would be the advise you
would give.

 

Thoughts anyone?

TODD PIANO WORKS 
Matthew Todd, Piano Technician 
(979) 248-9578

http://www.toddpianoworks.com <http://www.toddpianoworks.com/> 

 

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