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Piano Repairs by Ross Joyner a Professional Piano Tuner, Springfield MO !
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Piano Repairs
Pianos are a collection of hundreds of moving parts. Keeping these moving parts working is the function of regulation. When parts stick, jam or break, repair work is needed. Repair work involves replacement or repair of existing parts, keeping the piano in original condition.
Most repair work can be done in the home, however major replacement work such as re-pinning and restringing, falls under the restoration category, and should be performed in a fully equipped piano repair shop.
Repair work includes repairing broken action parts such as hammer shanks, butts, wippens, damper levers and flanges. Keytops are frequently chipped or removed, requiring repair. Case parts, such as moving panels and keyboard covers, can jam or become damaged requiring repair and finish touch up. Loose tuning pins can be replaced with oversize pins, providing that the pinblock is is good shape.
Soundboard cracks and separations can be repaired using careful woodworking techniques.
Broken strings are a frequent problem, especially on older pianos, and individual replacement is a common repair. Piano casters are frequently jammed or damaged, and are in need of lubrication, shimming, or replacement. Last, but importantly, cleaning the piano action and inside case are frequently overlooked repairs that are easily done.
A good piano technician carries equipment for most in home repairs, from spot replacement of parts to string repair. Most repair work on newer pianos stems from abuse or poor manufacturing. On older pianos, repair work is more commonly needed, arising from many situations from neglect and abuse to parts failure due to age.Piano RestorationRestoration work involves complete replacement of piano parts.
This is the process of rebuilding an old piano with new parts, essentially restoring the piano its condition when new.
Many fine turn of the century instruments can be successfully rebuilt, giving a second life to the instrument.When parts are replaced, care is taken to match the new parts as closely to the old parts as possible, such as hammers, dampers, strings, flanges, butts and wippens.
Pinblocks and soundboards can be replaced as well, but are usually done only on finer quality grand pianos, as this involves considerable work and expense. Case refinishing is done to match the original finish, as many pianos have darkened over time, and the wood grain has become hidden.Not every piano is worth restoration, as manufacturer quality varied then as it does now, and the cost of restoration sometimes eclipses the value of the instrument. Careful evaluation of the instrument is needed to see whether the piano is a candidate for restoration, or needs repairs instead, which is usually a cheaper option that results in a perfectly playable instrument.Piano restoration should not be undertaken lightly, it is a considerable investment in the piano, and should be handled by an experienced piano rebuilder.
This type of work is performed in a fully equipped piano rebuilding shop, and requires the piano to be brought in for a considerable length of time. The piano doctor no longer does complete Piano restoration. Ask for references from your prospective piano rebuilder, as well as professional qualifications and workmanship guarantees.