[pianotech] pitch raises

[Joe Goss]

Hi All,
Part of my spiel is to get in the idea that, the larger the piano and the better ( spinet as opposed to grand )  made will have a lot to do with the way the piano reacts to a pitch adjustment. Also the construction ( solid or
laminated ) boards react differently.
Joe Goss BSMusEd MMusEd RPT
imatunr at srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Leslie Bartlett 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 8:25 PM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] pitch raises


  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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