Is it a good idea to tuned on itself a pianoouttunedbecuseofhumidity

[William R. Monroe]

Philippe,

I agree with Stephane.  If it is worth preserving by repairing the pinblock, It is well worth a Piano Life-Saver System (Dampp-Chaser).

I also think Ed S. is on the right track.  It sounds like the customer wants a Band-Aid solution so it can be sold without acknowledging the rotten pinblock.  I think the pinblock needs a proper repair (replacement) and all the associated work (strings, dampers, belly work, etc.) that goes with it.  The customer should either be willing to repair properly, or sell as a salvage instrument to someone who will undertake the project.

There is a danger for you in doing a cheap/fast fix.  The original client will (of course) mention that you "rebuilt" the piano for him, or some such. ;-]

Where piano tech's fear to tread.........

Regards,
William R. Monroe


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Stéphane Collin 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 7:37 AM
  Subject: Re: Is it a good idea to tuned on itself a pianoouttunedbecuseofhumidity


  Hi Philippe.

  If the piano is not worth preserving it, why would you preserve it ?

  Stéphane Collin.
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Philippe Errembault 
    To: Pianotech List 
    Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 7:32 AM
    Subject: Re: Is it a good idea to tuned on itself a piano outtunedbecuseofhumidity


    I thought about this, don't you think this is quite expensive in regard of the value of the piano ?

    Philippe Errembault
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Stéphane Collin 
      To: Pianotech List 
      Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 12:05 AM
      Subject: Re: Is it a good idea to tuned on itself a piano outtuned becuseofhumidity


      Buy a Damp-chaser (is is two m or two p or two hyphens ?)

      Stéphane Collin.
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