Tuning, voicing and restoration of pianos and uprights. We give the instrument back its tone, its touch and its shine — so it plays like the day it was new.
A piano is a machine of wood, felt and steel — and if someone cares for it, it lasts a hundred years. We tune by ear and by gauge, voice the hammers so the tone isn't harsh, and restore both the action and the case. No quick patches, only honest work and time.
By ear and by gauge, stable for a whole year.
We shape the hammer felt — a soft, round tone.
We recondition keys and hammers, an even, precise touch.
From tuning to a full overhaul. Prices are indicative; exact after inspecting the instrument. Sample content; in your version you add your own services.
We tune the instrument and check the action.
from £42
We shape the hammer felt for an even tone.
from £87
Keys, hammers and dampers — a precise touch.
from £420
Polishing, veneer, hardware — as good as new.
from £625
We open the instrument and assess the wood, the felt and the tuning pins.
We tune, voice and repair what's needed. We don't rush.
We play the instrument in and fine-tune it, so it holds tone and touch.
Tuning is craft as much as ear. I work one instrument at a time — from inspection to playing it in. I treat an instrument like a patient: first I listen, then I touch. Rather less and properly than fast and hard. For every instrument I keep a record of what was done.
Tell me what instrument you have and what troubles it — a tone gone flat, hard hammers, a damaged case. I'll reply with a date and an indicative price. The inspection is without obligation.