Is it a good idea to tuned on itself apianoouttunedbecuseofhumidity

[Philippe Errembault]

What do you mean ? There is no repair to do on the pinblock !?! It's just that since this piano is old enough to have a wooden string frame, humidity makes huge tune changes (more then 50 cents).and by the way, there is no client involved. This is my piano.

Philippe Errembault
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William R. Monroe 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 3:06 PM
  Subject: Re: Is it a good idea to tuned on itself apianoouttunedbecuseofhumidity


  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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