[pianotech] Pianomation maintenance

[William Monroe]

I would only point out that if the system is not functioning properly due to
poor regulation, regulate the piano.  Don't go changing the QRS system
settings to correct poor regulation.  When the piano is regulated then,
you'll have to reset the system - again.  Likewise, I've done a number of
these installs, and find the systems pretty sturdy, with no regular
"maintenance" needed.  If there is a complaint such as Mark suggests,
address it, otherwise, tune and regulate the piano.

William R. Monroe



On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 10:07 PM, perrys piano restorations <
perrymark at hotmail.com> wrote:

>  Hello Paul,
>
> I have installed dozens of these systems, and can honestly say they hold up
> very well.  There is very little in the way of maintenance concerning any of
> the major pianomation brands, however, there is one thing which comes to
> mind.  As the piano action falls out of regulation periodically, so can the
> adjustments and regulation steps in place for the pianomation system.  For
> instance, maybe some of the solenoids are not playing when the volume is
> low, indicating that minimum adjustments need to be re-set.  A QRS installer
> will have the tools to re-run these tests and make necessary
> adjustments.  Often, I run across systems installed poorly or with haste,
> and I think they were probably never set up correctly to begin with.  If she
> has no complaints, maybe this system was properly installed.  maybe ask her
> how old her system is, and recommend a trustworthy friend who can help her
> out, or offer an upgrade to her system.
>
> God bless,
> Mark Perry
>


>
> I've scheduled a tuning for next week. The piano has a Pianomation (QRS,
> right?) unit installed. The owner mentioned something about maintenance, but
> she did not know what that would entail, and neither do I. She does not have
> any complaints about the system. (Presumably she's interested in keeping it
> that way!)
>
> Obviously, I'm not Pianomation-trained.  Is there any routine/preventive
> maintenance that I should do? Or should I find a local Pianomation-trained
> tech to do?
>
> Thanks,
> Paul Bruesch
> Stillwater, MN
>
>
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