Services and Rates
On-Site Services
Tuning
Tuning is the process of adjusting the tension of all the individual piano strings, in order to sound at the correct pitch and in proper relationship with each other.
I approach tuning with a four-stage, multi-pass procedure consisting of two complete passes through all strings (including raising or lowering pitch if necessary), followed by a fine-tuning pass through all unisons, and finishing with a final check and fine-tuning of all unisons as needed.
A tuning service call typically takes between an hour-and-a-half and two hours at the location, and my standard rate ranges from $116 to $140, depending on driving distance (with a discounted rate for piano or music teachers, and institutions such as schools and churches). This rate includes a service call to the piano's location, minor adjustments to the action and pedals if necessary, and a thorough tuning as described above. A discount is also given when making more than one service call in the same general area.
Please note that while some technicians have an additional charge for pitch-raising or pitch-lowering, this might be considered merely a preference in pricing structure, but is important to be aware of if you are comparing tuning rates.
General Service & Repair
Action Regulation
Voicing (Tone Regulation)
Advanced Troubleshooting
Rates for on-site services are based on a driving radius of up to about thirty minutes from Crystal, MN. Service calls to locations outside of this area may involve an additional travel charge which is always disclosed up-front.
Shop Services
Key Bushing Replacement
Touchweight Modification
Complete Action Rebuilding
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