[pianotech] Piano low in Pitch

[Ken & Pat Gerler]

It sounds like the story (tone quality, doesn't sound like teachers, etc) I 
or my wife, Pat, tell anyone calling around for a "price" on piano tuning. 
I/we advise that if the piano has not seen service, and at least by a 
qualified technician, it will need more than tuning. Most people/ 
prospective customers appreciate the information and schedule appointments.

Ken Gerler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry J Messerly" <prescottpiano at juno.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 7:36 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Piano low in Pitch


> Yes list, I am a lurker.  I would suggest that leaving a piano a
> half-step flat is in no way harmful, all the pressure is being reduced on
> the plate and frame.  Please pay me my estimate fee for suggested
> repairs, or pay for a pitch correction, needed to bring the piano up to
> concert pitch.  Leaving the tyres on my car at 15 psi instead of 32 psi
> is not harmful at all, unless I want to drive somewhere.
>
> Larry Messerly, RPT
> Bringing Harmony to Homes
>
> Patrick Mackey wrote:
>> Chuck and Julia and List,
>> This brings up an issue I have been wondering about.  Is there any
>> reason to think that leaving a piano a half-step flat is actually
>> harmful?  It seems that any time I run across a piano that's been left
>> flat, it is likely to have separated bass bridge/apron, ribs loose,
> long
>> bridge cap unglued, etc.  I  am thinking mostly of uprights if that
>> makes any difference.
>> Also, I would like to be included in your photo list.
>> Also this is my first posting, I've been enjoying the list form the
>> sidelines for a while and so want to express my appreciation to
> everyone
>> who contributes.
>> Patrick Mackey
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