[pianotech] aural pitch raises

[Leslie Bartlett]

I carry copies of the bulletin on pitch raising, and also refer to the 
PTG website for info on pitch raising- have never had a complaint so 
far- 15 years.
les b

William Monroe wrote:
> Hi Bruce,
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> Not to speak for John, but in my world, I think folks do understand 
> that we are doing more work here.  In truth though, if they don't, I 
> won't stay up worrying. <G>
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> My reality is that if an instrument has languished to the point of 
> needing pitch corrections, the mental effort may be lessened, but the 
> physical effort multiplies.  In many ways, we are now doing two or 
> three FULL PASS tunings.  That is a lot of wear and tear on my body, 
> and I charge for it.  I explain the concept to my clients and most of 
> them already know that when they let it go so long, it takes more to 
> get it back.
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> I think the end result is that we either work longer on a particular 
> instrument to accommodate the pitch correction, or we must work 
> uncomfortably fast to stay on schedule.  Either way deserves 
> compensation, and most folks I work with understand that.
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> William R. Monroe
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> John,
> I see 2 points of discussion in your PR technique described.
> 1. You're really pushing yourself along, at approx. 5sec. per string. How
> can you keep up this pace for 3 consecutive tunings?
> 2. Does the customer think they are getting value for money, as I assume
> you charge more than standard tuning fee?
> Bruce Browning
> The Piano Tuner.
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