Over time, this finish can get scratched and dull, much like the finish on your car. If your piano is covered in a thick glossy plastic finish, it is what we refer to as a "Poly" piano. If your piano has highly visible wood grains and a matte finish, it’s likely a natural or "lacquer" finish. Many older (and some newer) pianos have what is referred to as a "natural" finish. Poly Finish Restoration (grand piano) - $500+ Some pianos need no regulation (new Yamaha's for example), some pianos need only a few adjustments, and some pianos need the full "32 Steps". These parts need to function flawlessly together, or the player (you) will notice things slipping, sticking, feeling sluggish, or not playing at all. The modern grand piano has over 1500 moving parts. Regulation is a series of procedures that address the feel, touch, and control of an upright or grand piano. Venues usually find these rates to be very reasonable for the market. Thus the higher costs. The more flexibility or time required, the higher the rate. Even with those additional stress factors involved, the tunings are expected to be top notch and performance/recording ready. Many times extra steps for billing and invoicing are also requested. These types of tunings tend to be in higher stress, higher distraction environments. The proper amount of punctuality, precision and flexibility is a must. Tuning in a concert venue or recording studio environment requires an experienced and well seasoned technician. Venue/Stage/Concert/Event/Recording Studio tuning - $175-$275 Occasionally, when pianos haven’t been tuned in very long periods of time, 1.5 or 2 pitch raises are required. The piano will need to receive another Basic Tuning several months after the initial service. The pitch is first "dragged up" from its resting pitch below A440, and then fine tuned at A440 or A441. This should be expected if the piano hasn't been tuned in several years ,has been moved to a new climate from storage, or undergone other forms of unsettling. These procedures are required if the piano is out of normal range for a tuning at A440. For venues and special events, see Stage/Concert/Event pricing below…Additional cost for distance will be determined using your address. If it’s been multiple years since service, please read on to the next service types below. This service is performed on pianos that have been regularly tuned annually, or bi-annually. For this service the piano is precision tuned at A440 standard pitch (or alternate pitch if requested). Think of this as the 5,000 mile oil change of the piano world.
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