[pianotech] Tuning in climate changes

[David Ilvedson]

I think I would choose none of the above...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "David Skolnik" <davidskolnik at optonline.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 2/23/2010 1:35:21 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning in climate changes


>Matthew -
>First, I would advise you to replace 's' with 'c' when spelling 
>'advice'.  Next, as others pointed out, why is she calling other 
>technicians?  Third: What is the weather like in Angleton?  Fourth: 
>is she using any protection? for the piano climate?  If so, it 
>shouldn't make much difference.  If not, it shouldn't make much 
>difference.  Fifth: How far in advance had you made the appointment 
>with her?   Sixth: When did the weather change?  Seven: Ask her to 
>check with the other technician as to what might be a better time to 
>tune, and then get back to you.  Eight: Ask her how much that 
>technician charges for tuning.

>That would be a start.

>David Skolnik
>Hastings on Hudson, NY
>38 degrees F.  80% RH



>At 11:47 AM 2/23/2010, you wrote:
>>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
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