Yesterday I saw an old Knabe, about100 years old, that had huge problems – and so much had been done to it. Today I saw an almost identical Knabe in great condition! The first one had been worked on extensively at some point in the last 50 years; many parts had been replaced, but…
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Tenacious Beagle
I had an amazing experience with a little Beagle dog while tuning yesterday! This little dog had such amazing tenacity that he whined, barked, and scratched for the whole hour and a half it took to tune the old upright! I’ve never had an animal or child be that persistent during a tuning! Usually the…
Contaminants
Image via Wikipedia Pianos can be easily damaged by liquids. Liquid spills can only damage the exterior finish; however, if a spill reaches the inside of the piano, it can result in costly damage to the action or soundboard. Piano owners should protect their instruments by keeping liquids as far away from the instrument as…
Humidity
Much of a piano is made of wood, and is therefore extremely sensitive to fluctuations in humidity. The piano’s wooden soundboard is designed to have an arch, or crown. The crown increases or decreases with changes of humidity, changing the tension on the strings and throwing the instrument out of tune. Larger fluctuations in humidity…
Moving?
If you have a piano to move, be sure to use hire movers that are knowledgeable and experienced with moving pianos to avoid damage to your instrument. We recommend your pianos only be moved by a professional who is careful, properly trained, and insured. They must also have the proper equipment. However, if you are…
