What is a Pitch Raise? (my "it's been awhile..." service)
A pitch raise is a series of "little tunings" to slowly and evenly bring the piano back up to correct tension (without causing damage). Pianos are under tremendous tension (15 tons or more). After a pitch raise, a tuning can be performed.
Here is an 1860s Square Grand that I tuned and repaired. The piano took many, many hours of work, and tuning was over 2 separate visits. The client and I were happy with the initial result. Additional tunings will stabilize the piano.
Check out the before and after!
Here is an 1860s Square Grand that I tuned and repaired. The piano took many, many hours of work, and tuning was over 2 separate visits. The client and I were happy with the initial result. Additional tunings will stabilize the piano.
Check out the before and after!
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Full Day Service
Pianos are mechanical and require periodic mechanical maintenance. Over time time the felt and leather bits become compressed causing the piano to go out of regulation. Additionally, the hammers become grooved and hard making the piano sound harsh ("tinny").
2 Main Benefits:
Below are some images from a full day service I performed on a 1983 Wurlitzer Spinet. Although regularly tuned, it has had no mechanical work since it left the factory 35 years ago. After I full day of work the piano turned out great.
Disclaimer: in some cases more than one day's work may be needed to restore to "factory specs", I can tailor the service based on budget and musical need.
2 Main Benefits:
- Keys restored to spec and lubricated (each key performs the same as its neighbor)
- Piano hammers will be re-shaped and voiced for musical tone.
Below are some images from a full day service I performed on a 1983 Wurlitzer Spinet. Although regularly tuned, it has had no mechanical work since it left the factory 35 years ago. After I full day of work the piano turned out great.
Disclaimer: in some cases more than one day's work may be needed to restore to "factory specs", I can tailor the service based on budget and musical need.
Does my piano really need to be cleaned?
Pictures speak louder than words:
