[pianotech] Wurlitzer Reeds

[Robert Uckie]

I was just online ordering Wurlitzer reeds (for myself) at
vintagevibe.comand came across this really great comparison on their
FAQ page which I
thought was pretty awesome. Here it is:

*Examples:  If you were to  go out and look for any of these tradesmen there
would be yellow pages full of them. Even amplifier techs are a dime a dozen
comparatively. On the other hand, there are a small handful of truly
qualified vintage keyboard technicians across the country. The true techs
deserve every bit of money they get.

Hourly rate in this area
                          Tattoo Artist      200.00 per hour
                          Carpenter          100.00
                          Electrician         125.00
                          Plumber            125.00
                          Mechanic           85.00
                          Lawyer              400.00
                          Regarded Guitar Amp Techs  $95.00 -120.00 hour

Unlike an Amplifier technician who just works on electronics, a true
keyboard tech has to be well versed in piano regulation, tuning and
electronics, this is why it takes about 3 times as long or more to repair a
keyboard than an amplifier. A gifted Keyboard tech can make magic happen and
you will know it instantly by playing your instrument, an average keyboard
tech will tell you what he fixed, charge you and you will not even notice
any change other than the obvious.*
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