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September 2023

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DURABLOCK PINBLOCK PANELS & SPECIALIZED GRAND PIANO DOLLIES. Durablock Pinblocks are constructed of clear, northern hard maple and are of the highest grade possible. Highly prized for their ‘pin feel’ and stability of construction. For more information visit BestPinblock.com. Our dollies feature heavy duty construction with individual support to each leg. High grade, locking non-marking casters. The best design on the market today! Visit ChuppsPianos.com/Dolly for more information. – Dennis Chupp, 888-831-5820 – Dennis@chuppspianos.com.

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SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM RESTORATION & SALE OF PIANOS. Lindeblad Piano Restoration has provided world-class restoration, service and the sale of the finest pianos for nearly 100 years. 20 Year Warranty & Nationwide Delivery. Over 100 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 i nfo@lindebladpiano.com. LINDEBLAD PIANO RESTORATION.

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 LLC, PO Box 456 Clifton, NJ 07015. (T) 973-246-9144 (F) 973-246-9264; knightwing710@yahoo.com.

FAULK TUNING HAMMERS. Lightweight, balanced with exotic wood handles and titanium/carbon fiber shafts. Will custom make to your requirements. Call Charles Faulk, RPT, at 479-855-9595 or e-mail: faulktuninghammers@gmail.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 red; Serged edges with your choice of several beautiful decorative stitches. Serving Piano Technicians over 20 years. Flyers provided at no charge for technicians. "WE HAVE JUST ACQUIRED THE FORMER EDWARDS STRING COVERS COMPANY TEMPLATES. We now have over 1200 templates in stock". For pricing and more information www.dawsonstringcovers.com.

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 ubiquitous Sketch 380 Pedal Lyre, 21” tall, in maple, mahogany, and walnut. Visit www.vintagecaseparts.com. for our full product line. All made in the U.S.A. David G. Hughes, RPT. 443-522-2201.

PIANOS INSIDE OUT. "The most ambitious book on piano technology ever written" (PTJ, April 2013) is a comprehensive guide covering modern approaches to piano tuning, repairing, regulating, and rebuilding. Included are topics on piano history, ETD tuning, inharmonicity, touch improvement, modern lubricants, string leveling, voicing, soundboard impedance, grand piano moving, and institutional maintenance. Look inside and order at www.pianosinsideout.com.

Help Wanted

WANTED: Piano technicians, & Piano furniture touch-up and inside cleaning people. LivingPianos.com, info@LivingPianos.com, 949-244-3729. Full-time, Part-time, and seasonal are all considered. Waterloo Arts District, Cleveland, Ohio.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR BEGINNER OR SEMI-RETIRED TECH. Piano Outlet of Coral Springs, FL is looking for a part-time technician for tunings, regulation, and other work a couple days a week. Beginner? Get expert hands-on training and learn on the job. Experienced? Stay as busy and active as you want with us and referrals for outside work. Check us out by searching Piano Outlet on YouTube or https://www.pianooutlet.com/. Send resumes/questions to Russell Housen at pianooutlet@aol.com.

THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT FREDONIA is seeking a full-time piano technician to assist in the maintenance of over 185 pianos, harpsichords and other keyboard instruments in the School of Music. Enjoy working in a fast paced environment with hundreds of concerts, student recitals, faculty recitals, guest artist programs and recording sessions every year. Generous benefit packages include health insurance and retirement plans as well as competitive salary compensation. Please apply: https://fredonia.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=166263.

NORTHEAST PIANO SERVICE, a division of Falcetti Pianos LLC is now looking to add several more technicians to its team. We are doing high level voicing and regulation to the highest-level pianos in the industry. We have several university contracts in the greater New England area as well as many private clients. We are accepting beginners and veterans. We have one of the most state of the art shops in the country and can give you the variety you may desire. You will do everything from shop work to concert work, in-home service, and schools. You will also be working on new Yamaha, Bosendorfer, Schimmel and Estonia pianos, as well as pre-owned Steinways. You will learn how to service Yamaha Disklavier, Silent, TransAcoustic and Hybrid pianos. Contact John Slavick at johnslavick@falcettipianos.com.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE AND DANCE is searching for a full-time piano technician to help maintain a world-class inventory of pianos. For information about this exciting opportunity and to apply, please visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/236654/piano-technician.

ARTISTIC PIANO SERVICE, LLC is accepting applications for a full-time piano technician for our piano service and retail business. RPT or equivalent preferred, but more importantly, someone who is great with people, has a heart to serve, and has excellent mechanical aptitude. The perfect candidate will have the self-discipline and drive to work alone without supervision, as we take pride in NOT micro-managing! Knowing everything isn’t as important as being teachable. You’ll be working with a seasoned RPT with 41 years’ experience, and the willingness to mentor. Service area is Southeastern Wisconsin, and reimbursement of moving expenses is negotiable. Generous salary and benefits commensurate with experience and ability. Waterford, WI is our home, and has amazing schools and beautiful landscape - perfect for a family to settle! Come join our team, and enjoy a beautiful career and life. To apply, please contact Eric or Rachel at ArtisticPianoLLC@gmail.com.

Service

SENECA PIANO KEY. Quality piano key services with 30 years experience. Sharps replaced, keys rebushed, keytops and fronts replaced. For details on parts, prices and turnaround, e-mail tedskeys@yahoo.com or call 607-280-2299. Seneca Piano Key, Ted Oberhaus, 4977 Frontenac Rd. Trumansburg, NY 14886.

STEINWAY STACK SERVICE. Campbell Piano Shop specializes in rebuilding Steinway stacks while maintaining .1 millimeter tolerances for a consistent performance up and down the keyboard. Quick turnaround from a long-time PTG member and rebuilder. Write or call today and start receiving the benefits. (719) 351-2766, jmark@campbellpianoshop.com

TAX PROBLEMS? John Gallen can help. An experienced piano technician and PTG member, he also holds Enrolled Agent status with the IRS and is licensed to represent any taxpayer. Let John help you with your unique issues. 1040pianos@gmail.com or text 860-428-6045.

REYBURN KEY RECOVERY, Tharan, Ivoplast, Elforyn super tusk (synthetic ivory). Continuing a tradition of excellence in quality craftsmanship that will dramatically improve the look and feel of your keys. We can recover keytops for nearly any piano. Contact Aaron Reyburn for an estimate at reyburnkeyrecovery@gmail.com or by phone at (616) 263-7090.

PROFESSIONAL KEYBOARD SERVICES. Tops w/fronts -starting at $255. Plastic sharps-starting at $115. Keybushings starting at $155. All key work includes cleaning/buffed capstans. Key frame restoration, including repairs, rail repining and refelting. Contact for additional pricing/services provided. Free return shipping with prepay (not AK/HI). Credit and PayPal accepted. All work done by 40-year RPT. Kenneth Jeffs, 7 Greymore Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017, 314-960-6389; Web: curtisreso.com; E-mail:kenneth@curtisreso.com.

BESIDES TOP NOTCH GERMAN KEYTOP replacement, quick service and affordable pricing ($345) I'll polish capstans, return ivory, including a new demo keytop AND return shipping is free with your enclosed check. All work done by a veteran RPT, me, Mike Kurta. Try me just once, call 231-421-1816 or www.keytops.net.

PIANO KEY RESTORATION SINCE 1994. German Tops w/Fronts - $265.00, Gloss Sharps - $100.00, Bushings $150.00. Custom Made Keys, Steinway Warranty and Other Services Available. Contact for full price list. Free FedEx Gnd return shipping excluding HI/AK. WALKER PIANO KEY SERVICE, 789 St Rt 94 E, Fulton, KY 42041, 800-745-6819 or 270-241-0702, www.walkerpiano.com E-mail: kirk@walkerpiano.com.

WEBSITES FOR PIANO TECHNICIANS. Select a pre-made website design from our Design Gallery, and we'll customize it to fit your business. We offer affordable websites at just $89 plus a $14.95 monthly hosting fee with no contract. To find out more, visit PianoTunerWebsites.com or call 800-533-7998. Edward Klein, RPT.

PIANO APPRAISALS that meet all legal and industry (USPAP) standards. A well known RPT and piano restorer for the past 40 years is offering appraisals for PTG members and their customers. Years of experience writing appraisals for private clients, insurance companies, attorneys and CPA’s. My evaluations adhere to strict rules and regulations of the IRS and meet legal requirements. I offer all forms of appraisals with emphasis on Estate, IRS charitable donations and Insurance Replacement. Let’s work together on your appraisal projects. For more information call Leopold Holder, members Appraisers Association of America, 646-637-2266 or email at Leoholder3@yahoo.com.

QUALITY PIANO KEY SERVICE. Tops w/fronts, white - $235; German tops w/fronts, white or cream - $275; Plastic sharps - $100; Keybushing with premium cloth - $150; 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. debra.legg@gmail.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@ronsen-hammer.com, www.ronsenhammer.com.

Training

THE NEW YORK SCHOOL OF PIANO TUNING, SERVICE & REPAIR offers evening classes at one of New York City’s premier piano rebuilding shops. Hands-on training with some of the finest piano technicians and craftsmen in the profession. Our 16-week Introductory Class teaches aural tuning and CyberTuner use, grand and upright regulation, hammer filing and voicing, string and other most basic repairs. Visit our website at www.nypianotuningschool.com for more information. NYSOPT is registered with the New York State Department of Education.

THE MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF PIANO TECHNOLOGY is licensed as a private career school with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections136A.821 to 136A.832. Licensure is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Classroom and individual instruction available. See web site for more info. www.Mnpianotech.com. Call 651-777-6718.

PIANO TECHNOLOGY AT NORTH BENNET STREET SCHOOL. Build your career in piano technology with our two nine-month career training programs. Basic Piano Technology includes tuning, regulation, and in-home repairs. Advanced Piano Technology includes complete rebuilding of grand pianos, comprehensive piano service, advanced tuning, and voicing. Talented faculty, small classes, and an inspiring community. Financial aid, scholarships, and veterans benefits available. Located in Boston's historic North End. For more info, visit nbss.edu/piano or contact admissions@nbss.edu.

Wanted

WHOLESALE STEINWAYS & OTHER PIANOS. CONTACT US WITH ANY STEINWAY GRANDS FOR SALE! Chupp’s Piano Service ALSO has a number of ready to restore Steinway and other brands of pianos available at wholesale prices! Sign up for our technicians/rebuilders wholesale email list by emailing Dennis Chupp at Dennis@ChuppsPianos.com. Sign up today.

STEINWAY & YAMAHA GRAND PIANOS WANTED-HIGHEST WHOLESALE PRICES PAID. All Models. All Years. Any Condition. Quick Payment. Fast Removal! Over 45 years buying and supplying the trade. Call anytime: Bob Friedman 845-849-4197 or e-mail SteinwayHunter@gmail.com.

WANTED!! DEAD OR ALIVE: "Steinway Grands and Uprights." Please call Ben Knauer, 1-800-257-4733 or e-mail: knauerpianos@gmail.com.

STEINWAYS WANTED. We will pick up anywhere. Contact us at: 888-58-PIANO or www.lindebladpiano.com LINDEBLAD PIANO RESTORATION

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