Need A Piano Tuner? Who ‘ya gonna call? Be sure to use a qualified technician to service your piano. A Registered Piano Technician (RPT) is a good choice. The Guild certifies technicians who have passed a series of exams to become Registered Piano Technicians. You can find Registered Piano Technicians at www.ptg.org, listed by zip code in… Read This »
What is a Registered Piano Technician?
Posted in Tips For The New Piano Owner on June 29th, 2010 using the tags: : new piano, Registered Piano Technicians Guild, technicianWarrantee Service
Posted in Tips For The New Piano Owner on June 29th, 2010 using the tags: : new piano, warrantyNew Piano Defects: If you have any problems with your piano, and it is under warranty, be sure to let the technician know before any work is done. How Warrantees Work: Most manufacturers require authorization for warranty repairs before the work is performed. Don’t get stuck paying for a repair that is covered by the… Read This »
Piano Moving
Posted in Piano Moving, Tips For The New Piano Owner on June 29th, 2010 using the tags: : moving, new piano, precision piano movingMoving Companies: If you ever move a piano, don’t rely upon household moving companies to move the piano. Piano moving is an art unto itself. Piano movers are specialists, and are equipped with special dollies and tools to move pianos. Damage: When it’s too late, and your piano is damaged by a moving company, you… Read This »
Accessories
Posted in Tips For The New Piano Owner on June 29th, 2010 using the tags: : accessories, caster cups, new pianoString Covers: If you have a grand piano, and live near the ocean, I recommend a “string cover”. This cover is installed inside the piano, over the strings. It is made of wool, and absorbs any moisture from the atmosphere. The cover does not touch the strings, so you can still play it without noticing… Read This »
High Gloss Finishes
Posted in Tips For The New Piano Owner on June 29th, 2010 using the tags: : cleaning, finish, gloss, new pianoNew Piano Finishes: Most new pianos are made with a polyester high gloss finish. If you have one of these, I can recommend some products to help keep the finish looking like new. What Do I Need? Since the finish is basically a plastic resin, any product that is intended for plastic will work well. … Read This »
Piano Cleaning
Posted in Tips For The New Piano Owner on June 29th, 2010 using the tags: : cleaning, cloth, dust, new pianoCleaning: Cleaning the inside of a piano, especially a grand piano, is not as mysterious as it may seem. Most parts of a piano are rugged, and you need not worry about hurting anything EXCEPT DAMPERS in a grand piano. The dampers are those black things that rest on top of the strings, and that… Read This »
