Hi Mike, Good question. I could go on forever but here are a few recommendations that work. 1. If the humidity has been stable for a few weeks, install and tune. 2. If the humidity has been over 50% or under 35% for a few weeks, install the system then wait two weeks or so to tune. 3. Sell the system before you tune. Install it then then a few weeks later. It's usually best to point out that the piano is out of tune from humidity changes (if that's the case). That's the best time for step three. Sometimes a customer will want the system installed after you did a beautiful tuning, after dropping the pitch 15 cents from being too humid. Hopefully you would have installed enough systems to make enough money to cover an occasional call back for touch-up tuning. You can also explain that the tuning may change a little after the moisture content in the soundboard is stablized. The piano may need to be tuned again at an adjusted price (or your regular price if you prefer). Every technician, customer and situation is different. Adjust accordingly. Best Regards, Steve Cunningham Piano Climate Control Supply 1-800-726-9109 pianoco@aol.com www.pianoco.com (web page)
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