What to Tell Owner About Her BAD Piano

[Paul]

Two things come to mind:
The piano owner has heard the same "sound" from their piano since they
bought it.
The owner may "like" what they hear from their piano.
This topic falls in the realm of personal taste i.e.some can taste the
subtlies of fine wines; to others all wine tastes like vinegar.
I've learned not to judge the "sound" the owners "likes" because it is too
easy for the owner to think I am judging them.

Paul Chick
----- Original Message -----
From: Kent Swafford <kswafford@earthlink.net>
To: pianotech list <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2001 3:13 PM
Subject: Re: What to Tell Owner About Her BAD Piano


> I would suggest that you continue to hold your tongue for as long as
> possible. Years of experience in servicing piano sometimes brings changes
in
> ones attitudes toward specific pianos.
>
>
> On 8/15/01 5:50 PM, "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
>
> > But, boy, in a case like this I really want to tell
> > her to not expect much - her piano sounds better - but it still sounds
> > like......well, you know. Any suggestions?
> >
> > IT'S NOT MY FAULT YOU HAVE A BAD PIANO, LADY!
> >
> > Terry Farrell
>