<html> <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite> Question: If you have a concert piano that has not been tuned all summer, is in a non-controlled environment, and is now 20 to 35 cents sharp, What would you do?  Now imagine that you are already working at a discount, and you don't get paid extra for the extra work to lower pitch to A-440 and do a fine tuning.</blockquote> Hi David,                   The concert pianos get a good work over during the summer. Reg, voicing etc. and are maintain at A440, Damp chaser and to the floor water proof covers, so not super wild.    Since we have mostly Yamahas the tenor end of the long bridge is as much as 30 cents sharp. we pitch correct the tenor to the bass, then do a standard tuning to the pitch that the piano wants to be at.   This time of year between A441 to A442. Time the end of nov we are doing a minor pitch raise. to A440. Some of the reed and brass profs, A440 al the time. But for the most part, float the pitch, and use common sense. Regards Roger <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>The satisfaction of doing a good job is great.  The satisfaction of doing a good job for which there is no extra pay is a hollow satisfaction.  I would rather have the satisfaction of a wallet full of money as a reward for doing my best work. Just my opinion! I appreciate you guys. Just keep doing the best work that you can. Sincerely, David Vanderhoofven Joplin, MO </blockquote> </html>