Services and Rates

 

Tuning

I recommend one tuning every six months. Your piano will be tuned to the industry standard, A440. I can tune to a specific pitch of your liking as well. Please let me know if you have a preference.

$175 + Tax

 

Pitch Correction

If it has been a considerable amount of time since your last tuning, say more than a year, I may have to do a Pitch Correction. This is a quick 20 minute tuning which adjusts all strings to the desired pitch. I then can do the fine tuning. A Pitch Correction and Tuning both happen within one visit.

This adds $50

 

Other Services

Regulation: Adjusting the piano's Action (all its moving parts) for optimum performance. Each note in a grand piano has over 30 points of adjustment. A Regulation can take a few hours or all day. It depends on how much adjustment is needed and the condition of the Action.

Voicing: The piano's sound is created by hammers striking the strings. Each hammer is made of very firm felt. By changing the shape and characteristics of these hammer felts, the tonal quality can be improved. The tone of most any piano can be made softer or louder.

Keytop Replacement, Naturals and Sharps

Purchase Consults: Careful inspection of a piano before purchasing can save you possible future problems. This is mostly in the case of a used instrument, but does not exclude a new one. With the piano's combination of many moving parts, quality control is paramount. Before buying any piano, it should be evaluated first.

Humidity Control Systems: A device that controls the humidity within your piano, protecting it from changes in season. More information can be found here.

-Grand Piano Humidity Control System = $600 (includes parts/labor)

-Upright Piano Humidity Control System = $550 (includes parts/labor)

Grand Piano String Covers: Hand made to fit your piano. Made of 100% wool. More information here.

Piano Accessories: Piano Covers, Benches, Casters, Lamps, Hygrometers, Metronomes, and more. I proudly sell products from Paul L. Jansen & Son, Inc. out of Oshkosh, WI. Here is their catalog. Please contact me for prices and ordering details.

Rebuilding: Requires an evaluation of the instrument.

 

Hourly Rate

There may be some items, other than tuning, needing attention or repair.

Labor - $90/hour

Minimum Service Call or Missed Appointment Fee - $90

All prices/fees are subject to Wisconsin Sales Tax.