Stability of pitch raises (Ron's Question)

Ron Nossaman RNossaman@KSCABLE.com
Sun, 02 Sep 2001 14:27:35 -0500


>Ron,
>To directly give you my answer, of why I charge for pitch raises: 1. My ETD
>cost big bucks. It makes it easier to do the dreaded job of pitchraising and
>makes me a much less grumpy person. (No more yelling at the kids, kicking
>the dog, etc.) <that's intended as a joke folks, so no comments about the
>dog. ok?)
>2. It costs big bucks to attend the conventions and keep on the leading edge
>of our industry. I should reap these benefits, directly, even though my
>customers also benefit.
>3. In the first years of my career, it bothered me that I was charging the
>same price for a conscientious, regular client, as the smuck that only tunes
>his Pianer once every 10 years, wether it needs it or not. IMHO, the "smuck"
>should pay more!
>regards,
>Joe Garrett


You habitually do two pass tunings then, even with no pitch correction,
correct?

Ron N


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