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Breathing new life in this old upright piano
Haven’t refurbished a piano in a while. This one has been in the family since new over 100 years ago. Glad sentimental value is alive and well. I’ll give his piano what it needs so this family’s kids can continue to enjoy it. Long over due for some new dampers, bridal straps, hammer filing, and …
Read moreNew life in old Wurli
These old wuli 140 tube amps are so old its amazing they still work at all. I installed this new amp from RetroLinear for a customer. Plays and sounds amazing! Not cheap but but should last another 60 years. Really happy someone is making amps for these old boards.
Read moreYou make due with what you have . . .
Working on a customers Wurlitzer 145. Looks like someone really didn’t want the top section to ring out. Looks like they put popsicle sticks on to make dampers. Before the internet – you hade to come up with some creative ideas.
Read moreAfter a very long wait – The new Rhodes is here!
After almost 20 years of working on vintage Rhodes pianos I decided to become a dealer for the all new Rhodes Mk 8. It survived the trip from England. I’ve got other work to do but can’t seem to get up from playing it. If you are interested stop on by my shop and play …
Read moreTuning an old tired piano
This poor old girl. The pins have been driven in all the way and the entire block has been “doped” to death in an effort to hold a tuning. This bridge has more cracks than Humpty Dumpty. Pianos don’t last forever. This ol’girls is begging to be put out of its misery but you can …
Read moreSplicing a broken String
When done right, splicing a bass string is a better option then replacing it. This way the original string is already stretched and should not go flat like a brand new wire.
Read moreA common problem with some Asian Pianos
Generally, I think Samick pianos are not bad. For some reason I run into this issue a fair amount.
Read moreAn example of how not to do repair
I see a lot of attempted repairs. It becomes obvious which tuner/tech has been trained properly and who has not. This one takes the cake. I was a little worried to leave my business card in the piano for fear that the next tuner will think I did this hack job.
Read moreDrowning in Vintage Pianos
Every once in a while I take a step back and look at my shop. For some reason this summer has been extremely busy. Many Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Hohner Clavinets this time of year. Luckly I love getting these oldies back in action.
Read moreThats one crazy looking piano
Went to this customer to tune an “upright piano”. This was one cool looking upright. Very Art Deco. Apparently is rare and sought after. Unfortunately, it would not hold a tuning. Now it is a really neat conversation piece.
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