Total Instrument Care

Category Piano Maintenance

Universal Player Stack Rebuild – Progress!

This project required complete disassembly and replacement of internal parts. Originally built in the mid – 1980’s, materials used at the time were “state of the art” plastics. Over time, degradation of the materials dictated that any service should include… Continue Reading →

1925 Player Piano comes to life!

Helping people enjoy their pianos is what I do. The owner of this antique wanted to have an electrical vacuum (exhauster) installed on his paper roll player. It was a fun project and now he can enjoy playing as many… Continue Reading →

Steinway O back from rebuilder

The return of client’s 1910 Model O from the rebuilder puts the ball in my court to install, regulate (adjust) and tune the piano. Photos do not give justice to tje finish work that has been done.

Hungry Mice

Over the years I’ve learned that there are always surprises to be found when opening up a piano.  This is especially true when something isn’t working correctly.  It can be an interesting investigation to find the cause of a problem. … Continue Reading →

Player Piano Test Run Video

Here is a player piano video of a 70’s vintage Duo/Art playing along. While it needs tunings, some cleaning and a little TLC, everything seems to be working. About mid way I adjusted the tempo to where it was supposed… Continue Reading →

Keyboard Cleaning is a Good Thing

What is hiding under your keys?  Keyboard cleaning should go hand-in-hand with tuning and other piano maintenance. A regular inspection and cleaning, though not typically an annual event is just good form.  Sometimes an inspection required because of a problem… Continue Reading →

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