South Bay Piano Service

Services

The following is by no means an exhaustive list of the services provided. John Provides complete care for your piano. Should you desire something that you don't see listed please contact John to discuss your requirements.

Piano Tuning
John will tune your piano to the international pitch standard of A-440 Hz.. In most cases, John prefers to tune by ear, without the aid of any tuning machine.
Pitch Raise
If a piano has gone without tuning for an extended period (more than a year or two), it's pitch may have dropped far below A-440. Subsequently bringing each string to the proper pitch greatly increases the tension in your piano, making it, and the resultant tuning unstable. In these instances, a pitch raise is necessary before tuning.
Edwards String Covers
You can protect your piano investment, and prevent rusting strings by installing an Edwards String Cover. John will order and install your cover for you. Contact John to order one and to discuss pricing.
Key Adjustments
During a regularly scheduled piano tuning, a problem (such as a "stuck key") might be found. In many cases these can be repaired free of charge, in some cases there is a nominal fee.
Piano Appraisal, Inspection
A complete inspection of the piano, inside and out, for the purpose of providing you (the client) with an estimate of a piano's value. This service is invaluable when you are planning on purchasing a used piano.
Regulation
Your piano's action is adjusted to keep it in optimum working condition.
Broken or Missing Strings
Broken or missing strings can be replaced. New strings will go out of tune much sooner than the exhisting older strings. You may find a few return trips are necessary to touch up the tuning on these new strings.
Ivory Keytop Cleaning or Replacement
Old Ivory Keytops will accumulate dirt, and may even yellow with age. The ivory can be cleaned and polished to like new again. In the case of many broken or chipped keytops, they can be replaced.

ph: (310) 546-7766
jp@southbaypiano.com

South Bay Piano Service

Services

Piano Tuning

Pitch Raise

Edwards String Covers

Key Adjustments

Piano Appraisal, Inspection

Regulation

Broken or Missing Strings

Ivory Keytop Cleaning or Replacement