Whether you have a sticky key, a broken string, or a pedal that doesn’t work we have the expertise to fix the problem and get you back on the musical road. Most minor problems can be fixed right in the home. If you’re having a problem with a particular note, make a note of which note! Some problems are intermittent and its easy to forget which note is the culprit. We also offer a number of standard repair procedures including:

Piano key recovering and rebushing Ivory chip repair and replacement of missing ivory Restringing Soundboard and bridge repair Hammer replacement

What is Piano Rebuilding?

Rebuilding refers to putting a piano into factory new condition. This would include restringing the piano, replacing the pinblock, replacing the soundboard, replacing all the action parts, and refinishing the piano. If all this has not been done than it can only be called a “partial rebuild”. A good partial rebuild could include new strings, hammers, keybushings, soundboard repair, and complete regulation of the action. Complete rebuilding of a grand piano usually costs about the same as a new mid-quality piano of the same size. For example: To rebuild an early 20th century Baldwin 6 foot grand would cost about the same as a new Pramburger (made by Young Chang) or a new Kohler and Campbell “Millennium” (made by Samick). Both of these 6-foot Korean pianos retail for around $22,000. One may ask “ If I can buy a new piano for the same price why would I choose to rebuild?” Here are four important reasons: The piano has high sentimental value If the piano is a Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Bosendorfer or other high-quality brand. If the rebuilt piano can out-perform the equivilent cost new piano (which is often the case!) Support of your local economy. When choosing to rebuild, don’t shop around for the “best deal”. I have seen a few “rebuilt” pianos that were virtually unplayable and untunable! Rebuilding pianos is a lot of hard work. There are not many craftsmen who are set up to do complete rebuilds. It is often necessary to use two or more specialists. For example some craftsmen who do soundboards, and pinblocks, may not be as skilled with high-performance action rebuilding, and vice-versa. It is possible that neither of these two technicians are the best choice for refinishing the cabinet. A properly rebuilt piano will most likely sound and play significantly better than when it was new. We offer a complete line of rebuilding services to fit your piano performance needs including: Soundboard Replacement Pinblock replacement Replacement of all action parts Refinishing

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