---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment The Heckler said: " Again, you guys are mixing the lower class and the upper class of pianos (and customers) Sure, if the piano was an upper class piano, then I -would- replace the hammer shanks BUT 99% of my pianos are the lower class, and mostly old uprights that have been in the family for years and the client just wants to get it playable again, without spending a lot of money. So, if I follow what you guys are saying, is to replace the hammer shanks every time and for me to eat the cost and labor to do that ? I think not ! Boy, this list can't give up to the fact that there are average people that just want to get there piano playing again -and- the upper-crust people that can shell out the money to do it "right". -- Duaine, Hmmmm? You've got me confused with someone else. 95% of my Clients are what you describe. I do a lot of REALLY old pianos, Uprights & Grands. (actually, probably older than most you work on, as in 1st year of production D.H. Baldwin.<G>) I look at it this way: If a client is only wanting it to make piano-like sounds and doesn't want to spend the bucks to do it right, depending on the the Client and my basic need for cash, I'll do what you do. ONLY, I will tell them the ramifications, based on my experiences. Even less than top end pianos, (especially Uprights), have the capability of sounding far superior to just about anything being made today. (Flack suit slung over my shoulder.<G>) As for my suggesting you "eat it"? Not NO, Hell No! If it needs it and the client wants it, it is included in the estimate, (based on.....drum roll......."G" Piano Works Repair Labor Guide).<G> It is my opinion, that you are probably selling some of your clients and their pianos, just a bit short. That's not intended to be a slam on your abilities, but rather some possible "food for thought". Just to give you some "fuel", I do have clients that are willing to pay $10K to $12K, for a completely rebuilt Upright! The end results are far superior to a vast majority of NEW pianers, IMO. Back Atacha, Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon) Captain, Tool Police Squares R I ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/63/72/44/8e/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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