How Do I Know if my Piano needs Regulation Work?

Spinet and Console Piano

The most typical signs of spinet and console pianos needing regulation work include, sticking keys, and an uneven feel from one key to the next. Spinet and console Pianos because of their smaller action have less gravity in their favor so quickly succumb to poor performance due to the climate and environment.

Full Size Upright Piano

At least in the Northeast, it seems that most Full size upright pianos suffer from age issues in regard to regulation. Amazingly, because of their design, these pianos continue to play and play even when half of the moving parts are far beyond their service. It may be safe to say that most of the Full size upright pianos were sold between 100 and 70 years ago, so age has taken its toll on these pianos. Most of them need a social security program as well as a piano tuner.

Grand Piano

Typically a grand piano action has its worst enemy in gravity second to use. Because this action in relation to its hammer blow sits horizontal vs. the vertical orientation of upright, spinets and console pianos, use combines with gravity to change the distances of the moving parts. All grand piano actions can be regulated back to original playability. Some of the more popular actions by Yamaha and Steinway for example can be completely replaced which is sometimes an easier measure to take for pianos under constant use and in high performance concert locations..

Regulation Pricing

All regulation work done on estimate basis as their are too many variables and levels of completion to set standard pricing.