I think I would choose none of the above... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "David Skolnik" <davidskolnik at optonline.net> To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 2/23/2010 1:35:21 PM Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning in climate changes >Matthew - >First, I would advise you to replace 's' with 'c' when spelling >'advice'. Next, as others pointed out, why is she calling other >technicians? Third: What is the weather like in Angleton? Fourth: >is she using any protection? for the piano climate? If so, it >shouldn't make much difference. If not, it shouldn't make much >difference. Fifth: How far in advance had you made the appointment >with her? Sixth: When did the weather change? Seven: Ask her to >check with the other technician as to what might be a better time to >tune, and then get back to you. Eight: Ask her how much that >technician charges for tuning. >That would be a start. >David Skolnik >Hastings on Hudson, NY >38 degrees F. 80% RH >At 11:47 AM 2/23/2010, you wrote: >>Hi list, >> >>I just had a cancellation this morning from a client who received >>advise from another tuner not to get her piano tuned just yet, >>because we are in the middle of a cold spell, and to wait until the >>weather gets warmer, otherwise her piano would go out of tune once >>the weather warmed up. >> >>That is good advise, however, I was wondering how many of us give >>that advise on a regular basis. I guess if some of you would enjoy >>(and can afford) a three month vacation, then I am sure that would >>be the advise you would give. >> >>Thoughts anyone? >> >>TODD PIANO WORKS >>Matthew Todd, Piano Technician >>(979) 248-9578 >><http://www.toddpianoworks.com/>http://www.toddpianoworks.com
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