by Keven Jenkinson | Nov 24, 2016 |
The longer a piano goes untuned the harder it is to get it back into shape, but we do it all the time. If the strings sit for too long at the wrong pitch it can make the tone a little more unstable than it would have been. Also, strings can rust and get...
by Keven Jenkinson | Nov 24, 2016 |
Almost always. Unless there is evidence that strings have been breaking, even neglected pianos can usually be brought back. Sometimes this takes a series of tunings, but often just a normal pitch raise and tuning will suffice. Even if a few strings break it is not too...
by Keven Jenkinson | Nov 24, 2016 |
Pianos are full of timber and are effected by changes in temperature and more particlarly, humidity. Once you have your piano moved, leave it in its final position for about 4 to 12 weeks before having it tuned. Keep in mind that your piano should not be in direct...
by Keven Jenkinson | Nov 24, 2016 |
If the piano really is not in good tune shortly after being tuned, it is pretty easy to tell if it is because the tuner did a bad job, or if it is due to factors beyond his or her control. Let us have a listen! In a more general discussion, it is impossible to say for...
by Keven Jenkinson | Nov 24, 2016 |
No less than one hour, and usually no more than two. A pitch-raise followed by a tuning could take upto 2 hours.
