Tuning
Piano Tuning is the most essential regularly scheduled form of piano maintenance. Tuning is the aligning of the musical pitch of the note of the piano, by adjusting the tension of the piano’s strings, in order to achieve a desired musical effect.
Piano tuning involves the physical manipulation and movement of approximately 200 tuning pins which alter the tension of the wire which is attached to each tuning pin, in order to change pitch, either higher (sharp) or lower (flat). Tuning is an art in itself and takes many years to develop the knowledge, skills and proficiencies necessary for artistic tunings. The overall skills needed for tuning require exhaustive practice, patience and dedication. Piano tuning in Alberta on a regular basis is especially important due to seasonal changes and frequent swings in temperature and humidity levels.
Pitch Raises – What is it and why is it necessary? A pitch raise (or pitch correction) is needed if the piano is more than 5 cents sharp or flat. If a piano is in need of a pitch raise, the first tuning is designed to pull your piano’s pitch slightly sharp of concert A-440, knowing that the strings will stretch and go flat again. A second tuning, called a “fine tuning,” is then done immediately to stabilize and correct the tuning caused by the strings stretching.
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Why hire me? 
As an RPT, I have passed a series of rigorous examinations that test skill in piano tuning, regulation and repair. Registered Piano Technicians are professionals who have committed themselves to the continual pursuit of excellence, both in technical service and ethical conduct.
Action Regulation and Voicing
We offer a full range of action regulation and voicing services to restore the touch and tone of any instrument back to factory specifications and also to fine-tune the voice of the instrument to the particular taste of the discerning pianist. From a one-appointment touch-up of the basic specifications of the action regulation to performing a 2-day complete regulation and voicing service, we offer this “preparation” work with an attention to detail that can make your instrument play like-, or even better-than-new.
Reconditioning
What work is included in reconditioning?
Reconditioning may include a thorough cleaning, repair or replacement of damaged parts as needed, typically including such jobs as felt replacement, hammer shaping or replacement, and partial restringing, adjustment, regulation, tuning, and voicing to return all parts to proper function, reduce mechanical noise, and improve tone. We also offer complete action rebuilding, re-stringing, and repair or replacement of soundboards, bridges, and pinblocks as well as finish touch-up or polishing. If you have a vintage (or not-so-vintage) piano of high quality that needs anything more than routine tuning or repair, please contact us about our restoration and rebuilding services.
Amstutz Piano Tuning and Repair can handle all aspects of the reconditioning process and advise you on the best solution for your piano’s needs.
Humidity Control
We service and install the full line of Dampp-Chaser Piano Life-Saver Humidity Control Systems and products to best protect and maintain the mechanically functioning and musically resonating wooden parts of your piano including the soundboard, pinblock, action parts, etc.
“Certified Dampp-Chaser System Installer.”
Keytop Recovering and Ivory Key Repair
Whether it is a new set of acrylic keystops or the restoration and repair of a nice set of ivories, we provide complete keytop recovering, repair and restoration services.
Appraisals and Evaluations
If you are considering buying a new or used instrument and are looking to have it appraised or evaluated for purchase or insurance, please contact us.
