An unusual encounter today, as I looked at my schedule to notice that there was a piano to tune that the customer stated was an “English piano” and that it was also a “Piano Bar”. I thought I would arrive to find something that was not even serviceable but to my surprise was quite [...]
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Piano serial numbers
April 14, 2010 – 8:18 am
We are often asked to give a particular pianos age and most of the time it is based on finding a serial number so that we can cross reference with the date of manufacture. Many piano manufacturers placed serial numbers in a variety of places. Pianos also have other numbers printed on them such as [...]
How to clean piano keys
April 2, 2010 – 9:50 pm
There are many types of piano key covering materials that have been used through the years. Ivory, celluloid, plastic, walrus and even wooly mammoth to name a few. There are also many glues used in adhesion. These glues can be unpredictable when used with chemical cleaners. It is best to stay clear of using any [...]