We offer a top quality tuning service covering all needs from the home to the concert platform. We are proud that our tuning is widely regarded as amongst the best in the Midlands, providing a regular service to a number of concert halls, concert societies and musicians.
Due to our years of experience, we are able to offer a home tuning service that is second to none. We have, at one time or another encountered every conceivable type of piano, situation, problem or repair imaginable. Armed with this knowledge, we are able to tackle almost any tuning and/or on-site repair work we are asked to undertake.
We have numerous satisfied private customers, where six monthly (ideally) or yearly tuning contracts help maintain their pianos both up to pitch and in pristine condition. Also, we are happy to carry out casual or "one-off" tunings and repairs, a service for which we are regularly asked.
LEA & commercial contractsOther tuning work we undertake includes services to schools, colleges, local authorities, churches, recording studios etc., where appropriate discounts apply for ongoing tuning and maintenance contracts. We have a wide knowledge of this type of work, where heath and safety issues become of considerable importance.
As part of ongoing maintenance for example, attention is paid to areas such as castor and wheel function, locks, case part fitting and leg safety on grand pianos. Also, fitting of appropriate back blocks, castors, wheels, 'A' frames etc. is regularly undertaken.
Regulationg & toning (voicing)Does your piano sound too loud, bright or harsh? Conversely, does it sound too quiet, soft or mellow? We are able, within certain limitations dictated by design, age, condition etc., to harden or soften the tone of your piano to provide a more agreeable sound.
Similarly, does your piano feel difficult to play? Is the action (playing mechanism) responding as well as it should? Excessively heavy touch, unevenness of the touch, lack of repetition speed and poor levelling of the keys for example, are all part of the regulating process. Regulating involves setting up the instrument such that it performs to its optimum, and, within the tolerances of the action, each of the above examples could be addressed.
We are able to offer full regulating and toning services for both upright and grand pianos. We find there are surprisingly few firms and piano tuners who possess sufficient technical expertise and understanding to fully carry out this type of work. We are very proud of our ability in these areas.
Concert standard restoration, repairs & repolishing.Is your piano looking and sounding old and tired? Had you considered having it restored? We offer a concert standard restoration, repair and repolishing service. Examples range from replacing a broken piano string in the customer's home, to a complete piano rebuild at our specialist workshop. No job is too large or small for us in this respect.
Routine repairs for customers are regularly undertaken. These may involve repairs to the hammers, keys and other parts of the action, and regularly include replacement of felts, cloths, leathers and springs for example. Similarly, routine maintenance of the stringing, casework and castors can be carried out.
With regard to restoration, we undertake all aspects of the piano rebuilding process, where older pianos can once again become superb musical instruments and a beautiful piece of furniture. As leading exponents, Steinway, Bechstein and other premier makes are regularly to be found in our workshop. Aspects of restoration include overhauling the piano action, repairing and replacing case parts, refinishing the soundboard and iron frame, and restringing, to name but a few...
We offer a comprehensive and expert repolishing service. The pianos are stripped, damaged parts are repaired, re-veneered or replaced, and the case is then colour matched. One of a number of different finishes can then be applied, such as traditional French polish, oil based finish, or a modern spray finish. Depending on the technique and materials used, finishes can be matt, satin or high gloss as required.
Valuations, purchases, part exchange...If you are thinking of selling your piano or need to know its value, why not arrange for us to visit. We are able to provide valuations for the purposes of insurance, probate, private sales and purchases.
Along with new piano sales, much of our business revolves around second hand piano sales and restoration. Consequently, dependent upon age, make, internal design and condition etc., we are always more than interested in purchasing both modern and older second hand pianos. Similarly, we are always very pleased to consider taking your old piano in part exchange against a new or used piano purchased from us.
Steinway hire for concerts & eventsWe have a fantastic 7'5" Steinway model 'C' grand piano available to hire for concerts, events, recording sessions etc. As it is in high demand, we would suggest you book early to avoid disappointment!
Should you require a more modest piano for an engagement, we also have available a smaller grand piano and an upright. We are able to offer a superb all inclusive package, which comprises:
- supply of piano
- supply of stool
- set up on stage
- concert tune to BS pitch
- removal and transportation from venue.
Piano removals are not as difficult as people would normally believe, assuming one has the correct equipment and know how. We carry out all our own removals, and have the means to move both upright pianos and grand pianos of up to 7'6'' in length. We regularly move pianos the length and breadth of the country.
Subject to how busy we are and time availability, we are happy to extend this service to customers. Our only proviso is that we do not normally entertain flights of stairs - ground floor to ground floor only. Most homes have a few steps up to the door; this is not a problem. Should we be unavailable at the time, we are able to recommend other excellent nationwide piano movers.
Rental, storage, accessoriesSubject to availability, we have a small number of pianos available for rent. This is an ideal way of assessing if youngsters, for example, are going to take to the piano, without the burden of outright piano purchase. Contact us for details.
t is surprising the number of people who, at one time or another and for a variety of reasons, have a need to place a piano into store. Be warned! Many a good piano has gone into rapid decline whilst in store, even with specialist storage firms, as a consequence of inadequate conditions. Pianos do not respond well to excesses of temperature and humidity (damp)! Should you require storage, contact us. We are able to offer a storage package that includes · removal and transportation of piano to us · storage in appropriate conditions · check over and tune at end of storage period · removal and transportation of piano to new location.
We are able to offer a wide range of accessories to cater for all of your piano-related needs. These include:
- New piano stools
- Reconditioned second hand stoold
- Piano covers
- Metronomes
- Castor cups
- Etc...