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Robert Conrad, Registered Piano Tuner/Technician, Tucson, AZ
The field of Piano technology is an unregulated trade. Therefore the Piano Technicians Guild has set its own standards of quality for piano technicians.
When a new customer calls to discuss having their piano tuned/serviced, I always want to know what ‘type’ of piano we are talking about. There are a number of different ‘types’ of vertical pianos, just like there are a number of different sized grand pianos. Knowing the type of piano helps me get a better…
Manufacturer recommendations ~ Who would know better, when you should tune your piano than the people who make pianos?
It is practically impossible to talk about pianos, piano tuning, and piano care without talking about the humidity. A first step in understanding how humidity is effecting the piano is knowing what the humidity is in the home or room where . . .
. . . .investigate what the differences are between the acoustic and electric pianos.
Piano regulation is the mechanical adjustment of pianos by a trained piano tuner, to compensate for the affects of wear, and settling.
Two pianos of the same make and model, made the same day at the same factory, can have very different ‘values’ resulting from a number of factors.
Conrad Piano Services is now serving Tucson and surrounding communities including:
Over the years, there have been thousands of piano companies making pianos! I hope you find this list an interesting and fun way to learn a little more about many of the current brands and manufacturers of pianos you will see in dealer showrooms today.