[pianotech] Order Compensation?

[David Skolnik]

Steven -
Since you've hadn't gotten too many responses, I was going to send 
this direct (and sooner), but then I thought that there was likely 
some wider wisdom floating around that could be of greater value than 
whatever I might have to offer.  I apologize for mistakenly believing 
your were in Austin, proper.  5 hours is not a particularly workable 
distance, for chapter meetings or hands-on collegial assistance. At 
this point, there is small likelihood that you will get this before 
you've finished (or glued your hands together), so I'll just wish you 
good luck.

David Skolnik
Hastings on Hudson, NY


At 06:39 PM 12/18/2008, you wrote:
>David,
>
>Thank you for your constructive criticism and yes I am aware of the 
>mistakes I have made.  I was wondering whether under these 
>circumstances I should pursue getting some kind of 
>compensation.  The hammers were loose enough that the manufacturer 
>after having me remeasure the shanks for him made me a complete new 
>set and sent them to me overnight.  They would not sit on the shank 
>without twisting sideways.  I have to resetup the piano so that a 
>concert can be played this Sunday ( therefore replace guide hammers 
>and travel to company and at least check tune.  trust me I thought 
>my window was a lot bigger.  I will measure my windows more 
>carefully in the future.
>
>I am relatively new to all of this and seeing as the last 24 hours 
>has been spent discussing PTG and the RPT testing let me say that as 
>an associate working towards RPT status I am proud to be part of an 
>organization that will so willingly help anyone and only wishes to 
>provide a level of service to it's members that many organizations do not.
>
>Regarding help from others David,  I am 5 hours from my chapter and 
>it is very tough to participate in their activities so I read 
>everything (PACE - Technical Guides - Reblitz....and this Blog) so I 
>can work on my skills.  I love the work and don't ever want to do 
>anything else - except play the piano which I love as much.
>
>Thanks again,
>
>
>Steven Hopp