Classified Ads from the Piano Technicians JournalMay 2013Views ads by category For SaleNEW Fandrich-Rhodes Weightbench Touchweight Calculator. Computes and predicts Touchweight, Action Ratio, and Inertial Touch Force. Brings action rebuild predictability and performance to a consistently high level. $675 for complete kit with software. $250 for software upgrade for Weightbench owners. Fandrich & Sons Pianos, 360-652-8980, fandrich@fandrich.com For more information visit: www.mypianotech.com/wb SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM RESTORATION & SALE OF VINTAGE PIANOS. Since 1920, the Lindeblad family has specialized in pianos. They have restored and sold pianos to clients all across the country. 10 Year Warranty & Nationwide Delivery Over 90 pianos for sale with brands like Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Chickering, Baldwin & Knabe. VISIT US ONLINE - www.lindebladpiano.com. Contact us at 888-58-PIANO or contact@lindebladpiano.com. LINDEBLAD PIANO RESTORATION THE ORIGINAL LIGHTWEIGHT TUNING HAMMER. Light, balanced, with handles made of beautiful exotic woods. Available with both titanium and carbon fiber shafts. Will custom make to individual requirements. Call Charles Faulk, RPT, at 479-855-9595 or e-mail: charles@FaulkPiano.com. Web address: www.FaulkPiano.com.
DAWSON STRING COVERS. Handmade and cut-Lowest Prices-FINEST 100% WOOL FELT, Custom made to fit available in black,dark brown, medium brown, tan, royal blue, medium blue, burgundy or white; Serged edges with your choice of several beautiful decorative stitches. Serving Piano Technicians over 20 years. Sales kits available at no charge for technicians. FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING in the CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES. For pricing and more information www.dawsonstringcovers.com; email: clark@dawsonstringcovers.com. 941-809-6129
VINTAGE CASE PARTS specializes in reproduction case parts for your Steinway restorations: toplids, legs lyres, lyre props, music desks and desk frames, keyslips and lid props. OUR NEWEST OFFERING!: Steinway’s octagonal “tulip” legs for models A and B. Visit us at www.vintagecaseparts.com. All made in the U.S.A. David G. Hughes, RPT, 410-526-0248.
NICK GRAVAGNE PRODUCTS. Ready-To-Install Soundboards-Action Geometry Program $80-Soundboard Installation Video/DVD $55-Bridges and Bearing Video/DVD-$55 Money Back Guarantee! Visit www.gravagne.com for details and to purchase online. Call 928-476-4143 Email gravagnegang@att.net
PIANO COVERS BY ALICIA. Formerly with APSCO, her covers are rapidly becoming the cover of choice. We offer six types of material-all covers custom made. Color bench pads available. Great looking-affordable prices-fast service. Brochure Available. AMERICAN PIANO COVERS, PO Box 456 Clifton, NJ 07015. (T) 973-246-9144 (F) 973-246-9264; knightwing710@yahoo.com DAMPP-CHASER PRODUCTS, PROTEK LUBRICANTS. Fully stocked inventory for same day shipping on all orders. Free installation advice and tech support. PIANO CLIMATE CONTROL SUPPLY, Steve Cunningham 1-800-443-7509. pianoclimate@msn.com SANDERSON ACCU-TUNERS, including the SAT IV Consignment sale of used Accu-Tuners. Call for details. Rick Baldassin, 801-322-4441. rick@baldassinpianos.com.
40 BABY GRANDS - Console - Spinets. Musician Quality Pianos. Can Deliver. Dick Dante-631-467-6828. Cell-631-804-8380
BROOKS LTD -ACTION PARTS & SERVICE: Large inventory Encore by Abel and Tokiwa action parts. Make your project easy using our fast, expert services. Try Encore Natural Felt hammers pre-hung on Encore maple shanks & flanges. Hear and feel the difference using the finest quality products. Hammers, Shanks & Flanges, Wippens, Damper action and Felt, Upright butts & flanges, old Steinway-style parts, and more. BrooksLTD@sbcglobal.net, (800) 326-2440, www.BrooksLTDonline.com VINTAGE TONE TOOLS. Hand-crafted voicing tools, hammer shaping jigs in beautiful hardwoods. Proven, effective protocols developed by concert technician & RPT, Boaz Kirschenbaum and David Stanwood, RPT. Tools made in USA. Prices start at $30. Email pianotuner@gmail.com. Video and webstore, visit www.vintagetonetools.com.
ABSOLUTE PIANO: The Rebuilder’s Specialty Store. Premium soundboards custom-made to your specs: panel only or rib-crowned with bridges: Many species available including Sitka as well as ribstock, bridgecaps, laminated components and specialty tools. Rebuild workshops now offered on-site. Complete contract restoration, refinishing & consultation-new keyboard design a specialty. Call Jude Reveley 978-323-4545 or info@absolute-piano.com. Help WantedPIANO REFINISHERS NEEDED: Large scale piano restoration company seeks qualified refinishing shop(s) for refinishing and possible belly work on a wholesale contract basis. We can offer long term, high volume work to the right company. Our goal is to build a long term relationship with the right refinishing shop(s). Please email information and pricing to info@antiquepianoshop.com or call 1-888-730-9355 Piano Technician Wanted for an established and reputable 10 year old piano sales and service company. The available position is for within the company's division based from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We are seeking a qualified, experienced technician with a proven track record. This is a great opportunity, especially for a young person who is willing and eager to travel to a new place, gain further experience and help maintain the company's current reputation. While the initial contract is for 2 years, this is a permanent full time position opening. Any applicant must be willing to relocate to Dubai and sign a minimum 2 year contract. The technician must have the ability to provide quality tunings and repairs/regulation in a sufficient time frame, have the ability to rebuild piano Actions, Restring pianos, have a valid drivers license and have a pleasant and amicable demeanor on the job with clients and the team. Organizational skills and the ability to sell our services/products are considered an asset. Salary is negotiable with housing and car allowance provided. Please write to Karim Dannawy at karim.dannawy@gmail.com with a copy of your resume, 3 or more references and photo I.D as well as a cover letter indicating your salary expectations and why you feel you would be a good candidate for the position. This position is available for September 2013 with interviews commencing immediately. BONDY PIANO in NEW YORK CITY is looking for a piano tuner/technician. AURAL TUNING REQUIRED (we do not have anything against tuning electronically but our clients do), Mostly field work; repair and regulation skills are necessary. NOT A BEGINNER POSITION. While we have many home clients, we are primarily known for our work with the professional music community. Most important is simply to have the "old world" skills that go hand in hand with how Bondy Piano interacts with its clients. Contact Peter Bondy, bondypiano@aol.com, 212-279-6683, http://www.bondypiano.com
ServicePIANO KEY SERVICE FREE RETURN SHIPPING TO 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES. .075 TOPS AND FRONTS $150 PLASTIC SHARPS $95 REBUSHING WITH PREMIUM CLOTH $125 ALL 3 JOBS FOR $345, SAVE $25 SAINT SANTIAGO, 1713 Ferndale Ave SE, Renton WA 98058; Toll Free 866-93-PIANO; pianomansaint.com
ASHMORE KEYBOARD RESTORATIONS: Keytops with fronts $250, German keytops $315, bushings $160 both rails, plastic sharps $150/set. Individual ivory pieces repaired $50 each (head or tail). Ebony sharps, backchecks, keyend felt, key sides repaired, etc. Price list sent on request. 530-273-8800.Caryl Christensen,Yvonne Ashmore, RPT ashmore@gv.net, 12700 La Barr Meadows Rd. Grass Valley, CA 95949.
LINDEBLAD PIANO RESTORATION. Since 1920, the Lindeblad family has specialized in pianos. Complete piano restoration services available. Restoration services include: new soundboard installation, new strings, new pinblock, hard rebronzing, complete action restoration with new parts, meticulous regulation and voicing, custom hand rubbed refinishing and more. 10 year warranty & Nationwide shipping. VISIT US ONLINE- www.lindebladpiano.com. Contact us at 888-58-PIANO or contact@lindebladpiano.com, LINDEBLAD PIANO RESTORATION
STEINWAY ACTION FRAME RAILS resoldered, replaced, and/or repositioned. We can also make new custom-made Steinway action frames to your specifications. For price list contact John Dewey Enterprises Inc. 861 E. 2900 North Road. Penefield, IL 61862. Phone 217-595-5535. jdent@hughes.net.
PIANO KEY RESTORATION, .075 Tops w/Fronts - $175.00, German Tops w/Fronts - $215.00, Gloss Sharps - $100.00, Keys Rebushed $150.00, Replace Ivory $45 each head or tail. Custom Made Keys, Other Services Available. Call or e-mail for price list. Free FedEx Gnd return shipping excluding HI/AK. WALKER PIANO KEY SERVICE, 789 St Rt 94 E, Fulton, KY 42041, www.walkerpiano.com 1-800-745-6819, mail@walkerpiano.com.
HARDWARE - Complete refinishing of piano hardware.Polishing, buffing, plating with nickel or chromium. Bright or satin. Also polishing and clear coat of brass. 31 years experience in decorative finishing. UPS service daily. Samples of our work done at n/c. Mark Goldreich, Rayco Metal Finishing, Inc., Middletown, CT 06457. 860-997-3221.e-mail: classicpianohdwe@aol.com
QUALITY PIANO KEY SERVICE. Tops w/fronts, white - $150; German tops w/fronts, white or cream - $185; Plastic sharps - $100; Keybushing with premium cloth - $135; Recover backchecks, damper lift felt, and key repair. Free return shipping with prepayment, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Debra Legg, 5 Tarr's Lane West, Rockport. MA 01966, 978-546-8428; wederby50@yahoo.com
FRANK P HENNESSY, U.S. DISTRIBUTOR OF"MADE IN GERMANY" JF GRAND PIANOS by fifth generation family piano builders dating back to 1851. Invites you to join us in a GOOD MONEY MAKING OPPORTUNITY. Contact us at hennessymusicfh@aol.com. RONSEN PIANO HAMMERS Manufactured in the U.S.A. since 1958. Four types of felt to meet your needs: Weickert Special, Wurzen AA, Bacon, and VFG. All Hammers custom manufactured. Custom boring and shaping. Tokiwa shanks. Most orders shipped in 3 to 5 business days. Ronsen Piano Hammer Co., 21 Edwards Lane, Boiceville, NY 12412. 800-864-0233, ray@ronsenhammer.com, www.ronsenhammer.com.
BESIDES TOP NOTCH KEYTOP replacement, quick service and affordable pricing ($180) I polish all brass capstans, return your usable ivory AND return ship at no charge with your enclosed check. All work done by a veteran RPT, me, Mike Kurta, www.keytops.net Try me just once. Call, we’ll talk. 231-421-1816.
STEINWAY ACTION FRAME REBUILDING. New rails custom drilled, pre-threaded, precision positioned and soldered for consistent flange center locations; spread consistency (+/-) .009". Custom frames to your specs. Action rebuilding, key proportion & touchweight designs. Remanufactured pianos & case design. Prompt turnaround. Call, Jim Ialeggio, 978 425-9026, Shirley, MA.Email: jim@grandpianosolutions.com
FRANK P. HENNESSY. U.S. DISTRIBUTOR OF TETSCH-MAY PIANOS. Built in China under the control and German deisgn of fifth generation family piano builders dating back to 1867. Invites you to join us in a money-making opportunity. Contact hennessymusicfh@aol.com. SEE YOU IN BOOTH 77 AT THE EXHIBIT HALL IN CHICAGO. TrainingPIANO TECHNOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO. Our Piano Technology Certificate Program is the only full-time piano technology program of its kind in a university environment. In this program you will develop the expertise needed to tune and maintain pianos. Highly respected professionals, with many years of experience educating technicians and working in the field, teach a comprehensive approach to the craft in a small class environment. For more information: www.pianotech.uwo.ca, or contact Anne Fleming-Read at 519-661-3497 or E-mail pianotech@uwo.ca.
THE RANDY POTTER SCHOOL OF PIANO TECHNOLOGY. Home Study programs for beginning students, associate members studying to upgrade to Registered Piano Technician, and RPT's wanting to continue their education. Tuning, repairing, regulating, voicing, apprentice training, business practices. Top instructors and materials. Call or write for information: RANDY POTTER, RPT; 61592 ORION DRIVE; BEND, OR 97702; 541-382-5411. randy@pianotuning.com, www.pianotuning.com. THE MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF PIANO TECHNOLOGY- Classroom and individual instruction available. Gregory A. Gavin, RPT, instructor with 29 years experience. See web site for free information www.pianotuner.org. Toll free 877-810-9354 PIANO TECHNOLOGY AT NORTH BENNET STREET SCHOOL - Extensive piano technology training in two full-time, nine month programs. Basic Piano Technology includes tuning, regulation and in-home repairs and Advanced Piano Technology, open to Basic Piano graduates and applicants with comparable knowledge and skills, includes complete rebuilding of grand pianos, comprehensive piano service, advanced tuning and voicing.Exceptional training, small classes and individual attention. September admission. Accredited by ACCSC. Financial aid available. Located in Boston's historic North End. Email: admissions@nbss.edu. Web: www.nbss.edu. Jim Geiger is now accepting piano tuning students and apprentices. These are individually tailored programs for beginners and anyone who wants to upgrade skills in aural tuning and theory, regulating, voicing, repairs and rebuilding. Located in Waco, Texas. Housing available. Call 254-756-2976 for consultation. VideosReyburn CyberTuner software visual tuning device videos. All videos including NEW iRCT classes are now FREE on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/reyburnpiano
NOW IN DVD! Superior Instructional Tapes at www.PIANOTAPES.com. Jim Coleman, SR. 4 W. Del Rio Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282. PH: (480) 966-9159. Private tuning and regulation tutoring for PTG exam prep at my home is available at $200/day
WantedLOOKING FOR CUSTOMER LISTS to buy in any city. I am willing to compensate you for the years of hard work you have done to build your piano tuning business. Qualifed technicians are looking for work. Please contact Mark Cerisano, RPT. Mr. Tuner Piano Service 1-866-MR-TUNER(678-8637)
VINTAGE STEINWAYS WANTED. Preferably any built before 1950. We will pick up anywhere. Contact us at: 888-58-PIANO or www.lindebladpiano.com, LINDEBLAD PIANO RESTORATION
WANTED!! DEAD OR ALIVE: ""Steinway Grands and Uprights.""Please call Ben Knauer, 1-800-257-4733 or e-mail:knauerpianos@aol.com
WANTED; OLD AND YOUNG STEINWAYS, FAZIOLIS, BECHSTEINS, MASONS, others. STEINWAY & YAMAHA GRAND & UPRIGHT PIANOS BOUGHT - All years wanted, Email photos and details to: Countrypiano@gmail.com or call / text your info to 607.742.6855 Ask for Michael. Serving the entire USA. www.countrypiano.com
Wanted: Chickering grand lid. This lid will attach to a Chickering grand piano equipped with Ampico. The piano is 68"long overall; 59" wide. Will negotiate for lid or whole piano. Contact: jonathan.langham123@gmail.com ,304-737-3674
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