Category: piano repair

Player Pianos – Let The Good Times Roll

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If you have never seen a player piano, it is a piano that appears to play on its own, with keys moving independently and a roll of paper that scrolls across the top front of the piano, providing the music that the piano makes using foot pedals and electricity. While antique automatic pianos have been … Continued

Piano Repair: Ivory Keyset Restoration Part 2

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Picking up where we left off with piano keyset restoration; Below you will find a few more answers to some of the questions you may have. Thus, further more helping you decide if Cooper Piano is right for your piano repair.

Piano Repair: Ivory Keyset Restoration Part 1

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A beautiful set of genuine ivory keytops on a vintage piano is becoming more and more of a rarity. Many ivory keysets on older instruments have suffered from wear and tear over the years, and are not particularly attractive. Bringing an original set of ivory back to "factory-fresh" condition is at times possible when done … Continued

Piano Repair Focus On: Treatment Of A Loose Pinblock

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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

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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

All Pianos Are Not Created Equal – Ribs

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If you were going to purchase a new laptop, you would probably take plenty of time to learn about your options. Even before going to the electronics store to check out available models, you would probably do a little research on each manufacturer. You might want to know basics, such as – what makes a … Continued

Replacement of Worn Asian-Design Hammer Butts and Flanges

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The Achilles heel of Yamaha, Kawai Piano and other Asian-made pianos is a hammer butt assembly that relies upon a small braided cord to hold an essential spring in check. After years of use this cord is prone to breaking, which causes the piano action to perform unsatisfactorily.

Cooper Music In-House Service Department

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When your piano is in need of service, you do not want to hire a stranger to do the work. You can always trust the affordable in-house services at Cooper Music to be reliable and of the highest quality. Who else besides these music lovers will be so in tune with the specific needs of your … Continued