Piano Inspection
Choosing a piano is a complex task. Many piano purchases can end with costly repairs beyond anticipated. CJ's Pianos looks at all parts of the piano with summary and thoughts about tone color and touch. Key parts of our inspection includes full overview of the :
- soundboard: cracks, crown measurement
- bridges: condition, bearing measurement
- tuning pins: corrosion, torque measurement
- strings: corrosion, tone quality (voicing)
- hammers: wear, alignment, felt quality
- all moving parts: wear, age, quality
- case: finish condition, damage, style
- keys: ivory, plastic, condition
- make: age, quality, value
- tone: evaluation from bass to treble
- touch: evaluation and gram measurement
After our complete review we will provide you with recommendations and a summary of any repair costs.
The organization that sets the highest standards for trustworthy information on piano inspection is the Piano Technicians Guild (PTG). CJ's Piano follows the standards set by PTG and Chris is working on completing his certification.
