Patrick Poulson/Square Grands

[Farrell]

Button up that flame suit Joe, because here it comes! Just kidding. I agree
with you! I have even made a pivoting super-extension square grand tuning
hammer so that I can just sit down at the front of any square and tune it
comfortably. I just wish there were more of them to tune. I also charge for
tuning them. I tell folks inquiring that I charge my normal hourly rate and
to be prepared for a total charge of up to twice my normal tuning fee.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2001 9:41 PM
Subject: Patrick Poulson/Square Grands


> Pat and List,
> Tis a pity that MODERN Technicians, can't take the time to service Square
> Grands. Yes, they are difficult and Yes, they are different, BUT, they are
a
> part of pianos and their evolution. Many people really love them and
> wouldn't part with them, but are chagrined that there is no one to service
> their prize. If most techs would take the time to, at least, learn the
> proper way to tune and approach the repairs in similar manner, there would
a
> whole raft of Square Grand owners in a better frame of mind towards Piano
> Tuners In General. Too often, as not, these owners hear nothing but
NEGATIVE
> comments from otherwise good techs. It really turns them off and does
> nothing for OUR image.
> (Flame Suit in Place!)
> Regards,
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
>