November 2012 - Boston PTG Chapter Website
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1. and constant vibrations cause tuning pins to loosen A piano tuner is able to identify and correct the problems that pianos experience by carefully inspecting the interior components testing each string to determine its pitch and making fine adjustments to realign pins Since transporting a piano is both cumbersome and presents the possibility of knocking strings back out of tune most piano tuners perform their work at clients homes What s the difference between a pianist and a large pizza A large pizza can feed a family of four Two people are walking down the street One isa pianist the other didn t have any money either How do you make a million dollars playing the piano Start with two million Why isa person who playsthe piano called a pianist but a person who dnvesa racecar not called a racist What s the difference between a piano and a Hanley Davidson One of us might be able to tune a Haney Definition of a piano tuner A person employed to come into the home rea mange the fumiture and annoy the cat The tuners chief pupos isto ascertain the breaking point of the piano sstnngs Piano Tuner ve come to tune the piano Music Teacher But we didn t send for you Piano Tuner No but the people who live across the street did November 2012 News amp Notes Page 6 TSU ae aua ASSIST WITH THE TUNING EXAM We have been doing quite a few tuning exams lately Any RPTs out there willing to help out The tuning2. exam requires one CTE Certified Tuning Exam iner and two or more RPTs Recently asked several RPTs to help out and both were under the mistaken impression that one had to be a CTE to take part ina tuning exam Not so Any RPTcan help It sa good way to give back to our organization have fun and probably leam something Plus you have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping uphold the high standards of PTG There is no monetary reward but you might get a sandwich and cup of coffee and reimbursement for parking Another reminder the pool of C TEs nationwide is shrinking If any RPTis considenng becom ing a CTE the first step isto take the full tuning exam entirely by ear and passall catego nes at 90 or above THE TEST FEE IS WAIVED whether or not your scoresare all 90 or above The Boston Chapter doestesting ona by request basis So if anyone isthinking about tak ing the tuning exam it usually takesa few weeks to set up a time Testing isdone at North Bennet St School on one of three approved pianos A Steinway L a Mason amp Hamlin BB ora Kawai RX2 Questions Call oremail me Christine Lovgren in aa Ege a oe ES Ge AA ee j p a q L aE e A z R 4 E LI i j November 2012 News amp Notes Page 7 The next meeting is Monday November 5 at Steinert s with Ed Foote presenting 3 types of regulation procedures New members to the chapter include Geny Johnston Michael Collins Kei
3. 2 3293 Westford MA Barry Rosenberg RPT la Steinway Lforsale Senal 225837 Made in 1924 Hasa stunning highly figured nbbon mahogany case Piano Bi Alt dMus hasbeen completely rebuilt with a new soundboard i If all UJI and pinblock It hasnew Rennershanksand flanges Hamburg repetitions N Y hammersand N Y damper backaction It also hasa Digital Piano For Sak Stanwood action rebalance Hasa big Pristine 10 year old KAWAI sweet sound and very even Chenywood Console piano touch 36 000 Piano is model 606FRC with matching bench only one owner nota scratch Professionally tuned and well cared for played by adults only excellent sound quality beautiful style brass accents located in Beverly MA 3200 located in Bedford MA P Donnelly 978 922 9445 d Boston grand piano for sale GP 193 6 4 10 years old Polished Mahogany Finish Pristine Comes with M Steinert trade up guarantee Claudia Cimenti email cimenti gmail com Stowe MA Steinway B from around 1900 Completely redone in the mid 80 s at Camalen in NY Spade legs not onginal black case Authentic Steinway parts used throughout Plastic keytops 88 notes Well maintained Piano located in Cambndge Asking low 30 s Call Chnstine Lovgren 508 733 2935 Orginal owner of an upnght Charles R Walter 1999 Traditional Console Model 1520 senal 524283 with a Cheny Finish and Bench The piano isi
4. 976 Keyboard Technology J ob History Piano Technician for performance and studio pianos Vanderbilt University January 1978 present Precision Piano Works Owner Nashville TN United States January 1976 present November 2012 News amp Notes Page 3 gt SSS SNS Set eS ee A j Hello Everyone Ourthoughtsand prayers go out to the people and their families affected by Humcane Sandy Please consider donating to the chanty of yourchoice that isdedicated to the ongoing relief efforts Otherwise the autumn season isin full bloom the leaves what s left are ina state of never ending free fall the World Senes just finished ae and think hearthat new iPad Mini calling to me es and that new iPad Mini is calling to me Actually need to be convinced asto how this new toy or any new tech toy for that matter will help me be more productive And there are some things I admit just have not taken the plunge on I sill don t have an iPod but astime marcheson Ido see a real benefit to becoming more tec h mobile Customers really appreciate it when you retum their phone calloremaill very quickly and by the way what is this new cloud thing Google it it s there I m sure I ll leam about tt in time We re having the November chapter meeting a little early this time Monday November 5th at Steinert s in Boston Ed Foote will present a program on three types of gr
5. November 2012 CONTENTS Ed Foote PREZ SEZ Spotlight Technical Tip Tidbits Secretary Report For Sale Chapter Administration November Meeting Location Map Newsletter of the Boston Chapter Piano Technicians Guild NOVEMBER MEETING M Steinert amp Sons Boston 2 FEATURING Ed Foote presenting 3 types of 3 4 When Monday November 5th 5 Where 162 Boylston Street 6 Boston MA 02116 Schedule 6 00PM Gather Converse Eat 7 7 00 PM C ha pter Business Meeting 7 30 PM Technical Meeting 11 Three regulations and how sell them Ed Foote There is more than one way to regulate if we are to give the customer maximum value What is needed ina recording studio isnot the same ason a concert stage orin a living room Three approachesto regulation depending on venue and what has proven to be most effective in selling them November 2012 News amp Notes Page 2 F Xm the web site http my ptg org PTIG MyProfile C ontacts Userkey 3d b 543d 7 e 7c 0 4282 8814 33280ad 72b 8a fa ae j i J S Nashville TN United States 37212 http www piano tuners org edfoote index html a440a Gaol com Bio BFA Louisiana Tech University Diploma from the North Bennett Street School Boston 1976 Professional Associations Piano Technician s Guild 1998 2012 Education La Tech University Ruston Louisiana United States B F A 1975 North Bennett Street School Diploma 1
6. agship of the nA Martin Snow company This is a spectacular piano i originally manufactured in one of the the 7817837 6531 prime years 1926 A new soundboard has m Sa nos yahoo Tom been installed and all new Steinway action in This concert grand piano roars and whispers depending on the occasion Price 47 500 Fully restored Steinway model M 5 7 originally manufactured in 1933 New pinblock strings tuning pins original soundboard in excellent condition New hammer action Fully refinished mahogany cabinet 26 500 This model M mahogany Steinway piano is still being made and retails new for 67K F r Fn Steinway console piano 43 tall Beautiful condition made in the 1960s 3900 2003 Yamaha grand model Cl There s always room for a absolutely mint condition on this baby gr and Very good Conservatory Series 5 3 piano Condition on this Retails new at 31K My Nearly ances pars and New price 11 900 piano walnut cabinet 4500 Ka wai RX 3 Professional Piano purchased new in Feb of 2000 from a large Kawai dealer in Boston This piano isin excellent condition near mint and hasbeen tuned regulary It s 6 feet 1 incheslong and classified asa Grand Piano nota Baby Grand Itshasthe sound necessary fora professional concert orfora recording artist If your shopping for ahigh end piano research this model its one of the best fortalented players students and professionals Before
7. and action regulation This is the last newsletter forthe year and have to admit am enduring a mild case of wnter s block which isthe reason forthe short message want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and keep those suggestions coming forthe NEECSO 2014 Seminar Thanks Doug Tybor President Boston Chapter PTG November 2012 News amp Notes Page 4 INTHE SPOTLIGHT Piano Factory Images CPA PSL PY Bese ii EELE ah ee Ae bie af R T ate a wor i irs lEstey Piano Company NY 2 Huntington Piano 3 Star Piano4 Sterling Piano 5 Chickering Piano 6 Henry F Miller 7 Sohmer October 2012 News amp Notes Page5 k 9 D oa ECHNICAL Te According to wiseGEEK com A piano tuner adjusts delicate pins and strings inside a piano to ensure that every key will result in the correct tone Professionals use a number of different tools to tweak strings and check for appropriate pitches including specialized hammers screwdrivers pliers mutes and tuning forks Tuners may also work as technicians making repairs and maintaining other parts of pianos Most piano tuners work for repair shops piano manufacturers any retail stores though many experienced professionals operate their own full or part time businesses Piano strings tend to move around and loosen over time changing the tones they emit when played Changes in humidity and temperature can also affect string tension
8. d always will be the hallmark of Wilh Steinberg Pianos Unifying the expertise of modem German piano construction with 130 years of experience and tradition in manutlactur ing the result is a unique blend of tonal quality attractive cabinet design and affordable prices Movzartstrasse 3 D07607 Eisenberg 617 783 1030 chrspleimpiano me com News amp Notes Page 10 2 lversand Pond Full Sized Upng hts 1650 Allston and 1960 Chns Pleim 119 Braintree St Rm 511 Allston MA The final evolution of the full sized upright deep rich sound Surpassing most baby grands Upnghts this good are mostly no longermade and when they are they cost well over LOK Original mahogany finish in good shape Includescomplete Life Saver System humidity control which costs 600 installed This piano is fully tuned regulated and guaranteed Mason amp Hamlin A 5 8 Grand Piano Unique customized instrument with many design improvements resulting ina very special one ofa kind piano 35 000 November 2012 News amp Notes www bostonptg org Boston Chapter PTG Officers Doug Tybor President Chnis Storch Vice President Enc Donnelly Secretary Joe Morocco Treasurer Chapter Committees Tom Dnscoll Tech Programming J ude Reveley Libranan Bill Trotman Newsletter News amp Notes Page 11 UG TECNICAS Maal GUILD Boston Chapter All expressions of opinion and all stateme
9. n excellent condition has been regulany tuned and played only by ourdaughter 2 400 or Best Offer Boston Tel 617 620 8651 Steinway 45 upnght Senal 553473 circa 2000 Mahogany Crown J ewel Collection Dampp Chaser installed Owned and played by an RPT second owner Hammers recently filed action recently regulated tuned regulary tight pinblock perfect soundboard A Middle pedalistrue sostenuto mechanism ChnstopherA Storchig Asking 14 500 00 617 489 6436 November 2012 Steinway M 10950 Allston aa Beautiful T tone 5 7 baby grand from the 20 s Steinway s golden age As faras structural work it has replaced pinblock strings dampers which generally costs at least 6000 The action hashad the hammers shanks and flanges replaced which are the parts that wear and have the dreaded vertigris found in most older Steinways We are regulating it now which isthe fine action adjustment to make the touch feel like new This action work isnomally at least 3500 It has been refinished in an open grain walnut worth 4000 Adding all the work done the piano isless than free at this 1 price We are paying you to buy this piano Classic Knabe 5 2 baby grand in Onginal condition thoroughly regulated and voiced 2000 Fine pianos Made in Germany Since 1877 Crafting the best pianos is an exacting science Crafting the best pianos at an affordable price is an ari This has been an
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11. purchasing this we studied the famous green Piano book which has rated the Kawai pianosone of the best in the word because of its sound quality and craftsmanship just had this piano tuned so it sounds beautiful Additional pictures available upon request Located in Salem MA 13 500 00 If your interested email me to set up an appointment to come by and play it freedcma comcast net For Sale Samick Grand Piano with working fully functional PianocorderP100 player system Piano model isG 1A 5 1 serial number 820225 30 years old walnut polish finish Original owner properly tuned and maintained Bench Isincluded Also included are Pianocorder user manual and 22 tapes Can also provide contact information for service professionals familiar with Pianocorder systems Additional photos available upon request 5500 Steinway Console seria Ta mber P322641 Located in Bevery MA dated 1947 One owner well maintained Asking 4000 Doug Tybor Please call Susan for more info at cyberyboracomca gnet 617 721 7036 or if art h qd 617 645 3519 yt NV IC KEYNONE PIANO SERVICES November 2012 5 2 Knabe grand News amp Notes Page9 have a customer who must sell his 5 2 Kna be grand by the end of this month August It isin very good shape foronginal parts I replaced an agraffe the two stnngs that went through it and one hammer head He wants 4000 or best offer Bill Fuc ito at 978 69
12. th Ward and Jiaao Yu Joe Morocco presented the Treasurers report The PIG Home Office has confimed the dates of Apnl 24 27 2014 forthe next NEEC SO Seminar The NEECSO committee includes Allan Day President Doug Tybor and representatives from other regional chapters Ruth Van Dine J im Birch Doug Kirkwood Gordon Large and Helen Weston On Sunday October 28 at 12 00 noon Steve Taylor will give the Boston Chapter hosting committee and the NEECSO Committee a site tour at the Burlington Mamott Mr Taylor does cany event insurance and offered to have his policy cover the requirements of the Seminar s host site The officers are continuing to entertain suggestions for presenters at the NEEC SO Seminar Pat Draine asked asto whether there wasa Chapter vote about SteveTaylors involvement in the NEECSO Seminar negotiations to date Mr Draine also asked if there wasany wntten contract with Steve Taylor at this point A discussion followed reviewing Mr Taylors involvement to date aswell asthe audio visual equipment he and hiscompany have offered to provide Enc Donnelly made a motion to accept the shared nsk agreement between Mr Taylorand the Boston Chapter to include everything up until this point and to continue as planned J ude Reveley seconded the motion The motion camed without a negative vote November 2012 News amp Notes Page 8 For those of you who know your Steinwa __ pianos the 7 model B is the fl
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