[pianotech] nomenclature

Joseph Garrett joegarrett at earthlink.net
Wed Nov 16 23:00:52 MST 2011


I would have to say the former....because my clients have been educated to the general aspects of their instrument. Therefore, they know what I said, in general terms. If they don't understand it, they generally ask. <G> That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!
Joe


----- Original Message ----- 
From: David Nereson 
To: joegarrett at earthlink.net;pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: 11/16/2011 8:09:00 PM 
Subject: Re: [pianotech] nomenclature


     On this subject, when you techs fill out your invoices, not for an extensive rebuild, but just everyday small repairs and minor adjustments, do you use "official" tech-y nomenclature, so that it looks like you really know your stuff, or do you use everyday language so that the client understands what you did?  
     (Ex.:  "Removed action, tightened all flange screws, replaced action, spaced hammers, regulated lost motion and let-off."  or  "Took the mechanism out, tightened screws for all the parts, put mechanism back in piano, aligned hammers to strings, took out the excess "play" in the keystroke, adjusted the hammer release point."  ?)
     --David Nereson, RPT


On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 7:32 PM, Joseph Garrett <joegarrett at earthlink.net> wrote:

Our nomenclature to others, outside of our small community, is like trying
to talk to a Medical Doctor. They have their nomenclature and we have ours.
Both are complicated, but with a definate purpose...to specify and
enlighten our peers. And, in my opinion, to confuse the hell out of he rest
of the world..<G>
Mason's Book should be a required read for ALL aspiring techs, imho. No
Exceptions!<G> A yearly "review" should also be a requirement, just to keep
the 'flow'.<G>
Best,
Joe


Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
Squares R I
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