Just got a call - new client, tune piano. When was it last tuned? Don't know - just bought it at Goodwill. Is it a tall, old upright? Yes, its about five feet tall. Can you play me middle C over the phone? Yes, hear that? (I hear at least two distinct notes being sounded) How about trying D, one white note above C? OK. Thanks, that sounds about a half-note flat - the piano will need a pitch raise also to get it up to standard pitch. (And likely about two gallons of CA.) Where do you live? Bla, bla street. Yes, I know exactly where that is. Indeed, I know where that is. Brand new subdivision. Not a home there less than $300,000 - some quite a bit more. A piano from Goodwill in this home? Often even worse is same type of situation and parents buy a worn out 1948 Gulbransen spinet for little Susie. Arrrrrggggggggggg! Sorry, just venting. Terry Farrell
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