stability of pitch raises (Ron's question)

[Jon R. Anast]

Ron,
I also use the Verituner to pitch raise.  I charge extra for pitch raises.
I find that
by explaining to the customer that pitch raises are extra, it will entice
them to have
their pianos tuned more often.

Regards,
Jon R. Anast
Associate PTG
SLC, Utah Chapter

----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Koval <drwoodwind@hotmail.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 4:15 PM
Subject: Re: stability of pitch raises (Ron's question)


> Ron,
>
> How dare you stop beating around the bush, cut to the chase, and ask a
> simple, direct question?  Watch out, people may be listening!
>
> I used to charge more for pitch raises, but aside from taking a little
more
> effort, (ie, more muscle)they really don't take any extra time for me.
(Not
> counting the JUMBO ones, then I list additional cost for so many minutes
of
> time on the bill)  I think RCT is still best at really doing this well.
> It's not the fastest, but after a 20-25 minute first pass(including taking
> samples), the second pass usually can be completed in another 20 minutes.
> I'm using Verituner now; the final tunings are better, but the first pass
> doesn't end up quite as close.
>
> I seriously thought about just raising my rates and just giving a discount
> for pianos close to pitch.  But then where to make the cutoff, and at what
> note etc......  Maybe I'll just raise my rates and leave it at that!
>
> Ron Koval
> Chicagoland
>
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