Stability of pitch raises (Ron's Question)

[Joseph Garrett]

Ron,
No
Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Nossaman" <RNossaman@KSCABLE.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2001 12:27 PM
Subject: Re: Stability of pitch raises (Ron's Question)


> >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
>