Piano Repair Focus On: Treatment Of A Loose Pinblock

For a piano to hold a stable tuning, it’s essential that the tuning pins are tight. While there are other factors (such as fluctuations in humidity) which have an impact on the longevity of a tuning, a tuning pin which is loose to the point where it slips and turns in its hole will cause … Continued

Piano Repair Focus On: Keytop Replacement

A piano with a beautiful and durable set of keytops is more likely to be appreciated than one with a beat-up set of keys. The luxurious feel of top-quality keytops invites one to sit down and play the piano. On the other hand, when old keytops have become discolored, chipped or broken off altogether, playing … Continued

Grand Pianos Are Different

There are several factors that should be considered when buying a piano. It is always good to shop around so as to get the best instrument. Generally, grand pianos are superior to upright one. This is because they are carefully manufactured to provide the user with the best output.   One of the most important features … Continued

ALL PIANOS ARE NOT CREATE EQUAL – Encasements

When you look at a piano, what you see is not what you get and you can’t gauge piano quality on looks along. But the exterior of the instrument, known as the encasement, still matters a great deal in the overall quality of a piano. Not all piano companies put as much emphasis on the … Continued

ALL PIANOS ARE NOT CREATE EQUAL – BUTTONS & SCREWS

Very few things are created perfectly the first time around. Generally, as years pass and technology improves, people find new and innovative ways of creating things. For example, automobiles have been around for well over a century and even in their first few decades of existence, they became considerably more efficient. In many ways, things … Continued