Here are my current fees for tuning and other work. Most work is a la cart pricing. I don’t currently offer package deals because every piano is unique.

•Tuning: As of January 1, 2023 basic tunings for most pianos start $140 but may be more if the piano is excessively flat or sharp. Exceptions: Starting January 1, 2024, all vertical player pianos (whether or not the player is functioning) will be $160. The same fee applies to Mason and Hamlin “screw stringer”-type pianos.

•Rush service: Customers needing rush service, especially new customers, may be subject to a $40 fee… if I can fit them in.

•I do not service square grand or “birdcage” pianos.

•Travel: My travel fee is $1/mile traveled. (Yes, I charge for each both directions.)

•My Schedule: As of February, 2024, my usual tuning days will be Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Currently, I do not service home pianos on the weekends.

•Regulation: Pianos vary greatly with what is required, depending on age, condition, and what parts may need to be replaced or refurbished. A basic grand piano regulation (mechanical overhaul) can cost up to $1600 and higher, and can take several days. Each piano is a custom job. Vertical piano regulation generally costs from $200-$400.

•Hammer filing: $75-150. Hammers get grooved, compressed, and flattened after years of use, conditions that lead to the deterioration of sound. If your piano sounds overly loud, bright, harsh, or even muted with loud playing, restoring the hammers to their original shape can be one of the best investments you can make.

•Cleaning: Grand piano $80, Vertical $25-45.

•Pre-purchase Inspection: Grand piano, $80, Vertical $60. Many older pianos are known to have issues — please contact me first if you are considering these pianos: Large vertical pianos from the late 1800s or early 1900s, Steinway grands prior to 1982, Steinway vertical pianos, Yamaha vertical pianos older than about 20 years, or any Young Chang, Samick, or other Korean or Chinese pianos. I generally do not recommend that my customers consider square grand, “bird-cage” pianos, or spinets. If you purchase a piano against my recommendation, I retain the right not to service it.

•String replacement: Plain wire and bass string splice, $45. If a bass string cannot be spliced or is missing from the piano, a replacement will have to be special ordered. Replacement bass strings typically cost about $56 with shipping. New strings stretch an will require several service calls to pull up to pitch and stabilize.

•Chipped Ivory: $25 per key. I can repair chips in most ivory or plastic keys.

•Shop work: My 4×4 truck can go almost anywhere, and in any weather. I carry practically a full shop and can fix most issues at your house. My basic labor rate is $75/hour (not including travel). California customers: I will not travel over Siskiyou pass if chains are required or if extreme weather is predicted.

•Neglected Pianos: If your piano hasn’t been serviced in many years, expect a pitch raise, some cleaning, and basic mechanical adjustment. Expect a servicing to cost about $200 or so.

*Key Rebushing: $375. Keys that wiggle side to side need new felt bushings. My fee includes other service to the keyframe and final fit of keys.