[pianotech] Bass String Installation Fee

[David Ilvedson]

#1...be prepared to measure and order the string at the job.   You will need an account with Mapes so they can debit you checking account when they ship the string.  I simply double the price + shipping charge.   Of course there is the return service call to install, which you have to decide what to charge.   I tune it high and mute off the new string.   I don't typically return to touch up the string.   If I was going to do that on a regular basis I would then figure that into my total service charges...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Matthew Todd" <toddpianoworks at att.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 12/7/2009 11:55:13 AM
Subject: [pianotech] Bass String Installation Fee


>On one of my appointments last week, a bass string broke during a pitch raise.  I am 
>ordering a new replacement through Mapes.
> 
>What is a decent way to charge for this replacement?  In other words, when you bill 
>a customer for this, do you also include an added fee for returning one or two more 
>times to adjust the pitch?  And, I know there was some discussion a while back on 
>parts mark up.  Some mark up parts 50%, some 100%.  Do ya'll mark up parts for 
>single bass strings?
> 
>Thank you,
>Matthew