[pianotech] pitch raises

[Leslie Bartlett]

An addendum:  I go through the whole spiel, indicate Google has a lot on
"piano pitch raising", and then if the thing is 20 cents or low tell them it
will likely not remain stable and probably should be tuned in a month or so.
But last week I did a 200 cent pitch raise and it sounded decent after I had
finished, and it has caused me to wonder where one draws the line.  Most
pianos I go through twice anyhow, but when they're close I get a much more
comfortable feeling about things...   I like taking money, but tend to
market myself out of it.  But I also have a decent reputation, and part of
that is getting and keeping the piano stable.  So,  I know there's a lot of
variation of opinion- and am interested in all feedback....  Thanks,

les

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Claude Harding
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 9:06 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] pitch raises

 

Les,

  I make that part of the initial explanation about what we are dealing with
in regard to the piano being below pitch.

When I set the appointment, I have already asked them about how long it has
been since the last tuning.  If it has been longer

than a year, I have already told them that it may need a pitch raise and
tuning on my first visit.

When I get there and check the piano, if the pitch raise needed is
significant, I explain to them that it needs to be 

double-tuned that day and a follow-up tuning scheduled sooner than normal.

Usually they understand that the piano will need extra work if they have not
had it serviced in a long time and will accept

my explanation of what is needed.

Claude Harding

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Leslie Bartlett
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 8:04 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: [pianotech] pitch raises

 

I'd like to know if there is any consensus about what point in discussing a
pitch raise one tells the client it will not be stable, and will require
another tuning in a day-week-month, or whatever choice people raise.. Would
appreciate feedback. Thanks

les

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