Grand Piano Regulation
For pianists, a grand piano is a majestic instrument capable of expressing a vast array of emotions. But that expressiveness hinges on one crucial aspect: regulation. Grand piano regulation is the art of fine-tuning the action, the intricate mechanism that translates your keystrokes into sound. It’s like meticulously adjusting the gears of a race car – …
Service your action today! | Piano Regulation New York
One of the most often performed and most necessary things one can do to a piano is to have the action serviced. The benefits, compared to the cost, result in great value and a noticeable improvement in the performance of your piano. Action Servicing involves three procedures: Cleaning the action, tightening all screws, and lubricating…
Why It’s Important to Tune Your Piano | Grand Piano Regulation
There are around 230 strings on the average piano. Each string on the piano has a unique pitch and frequency that must be tuned to the other strings. The sound quality of your piano is determined by these strings, so they must be maintained properly. Due to stress, these strings can stretch over time, causing…
Rebuilding vs. Restoration | Piano Regulation And Voicing
Every week, I speak with at least a couple of people who are interested in not giving up on their older piano, but rather bringing it back to a playable condition. There are two ways to do this: Rebuilding and Restoration. Both attempt to restore the piano to its former glory, but the philosophy behind…
Wessell, Nickel, and Gross Actions | Piano Master Technician
Scott is a trained Action Rebuilder specializing in the composite actions from Wessell, Nickel, and Gross. These are the same actions that are in every new Mason and Hamlin piano. Call to learn about the benefits of rebuilding your action with these state-of-the-art parts! The name “Wessell, Nickel & Gross” then lay dormant from 1953…
PianoDisc Player System Installation and Repair | PianoDisc Repair
In the realm of musical innovation, where tradition meets technology, the PianoDisc player system emerges as a transformative addition to the world of pianos. Offering the enchantment of live performances at the touch of a button, this sophisticated system breathes new life into classical instruments. However, like any mechanical marvel, maintenance and repair are essential…
Humidity Control for your Piano | Piano Finish Repair
Many people are not aware that humidity can have a profound effect on the tuning and performance of your piano. Humidity is a measure of how much water vapor is in the air, relative to the maximum amount of water vapor it can hold (that’s why it’s called relative humidity!). Your piano is subject to…
Why It’s Important to Tune Your Piano
There are around 230 strings on the average piano. Each string on the piano has a unique pitch and frequency that must be tuned to the other strings. The sound quality of your piano is determined by these strings, so they must be maintained properly. Due to stress, these strings can stretch over time, causing…
Free Pianos Aren’t Free — Al Tervenski
Many of us have been in this situation before. A friend, family member, or acquaintance has a free piano. Free piano! All you have to do is move it, they say. Or maybe you’ve recently moved into a new home that “includes” a piano. If these situations seem too good to be true, it’s because…
Rebuilding vs. Restoration- nypianoworks
Every week, I speak with at least a couple of people who are interested in not giving up on their older piano, but rather bringing it back to a playable condition. There are two ways to do this: Rebuilding and Restoration. Both attempt to restore the piano to its former glory, but the philosophy behind…
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