Our Services
We are a premiere piano service offering comprehensive piano care in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Below we have listed the services we most commonly offer. If you are unsure of which services you are in need of, feel free to contact us. We look forward to working with you!
Tuning & Repair
Tuning ($195)
A standard tuning is for those pianos that have been tuned in the past 6 months to a year. It involves manipulating the tuning pins to bring all 230 strings to their proper and harmonious pitch. We use a combination of aural and electronic tuning to ensure your piano sounds great. We also tighten the plate bolts, check for problems, and tighten the bench.
Pitch Adjustment ($95)
If we haven’t seen your piano in a while, it may need one or more Pitch Adjustments to bring the strings up to a tension where fine tuning is possible without stressing the piano.
Repairs (Prices Vary)
Do you have a stuck key or broken string(s)? We can help! Our technicians are well trained in all manner of repairs, from a simple stuck key to major action work.
Regulation & Action Work, Voicing & Rebuilding
Action Service ($225) Regulation ($150/hour)
Your piano is made up of more than 10,000 parts, many of which move and all of which are subject to wear. An action service includes action removal and replacement, cleaning, lubrication of all action centers, and tightening of over 200 screws.
Regulation is where we can truly make your piano the best that it can be! We adjust 37 steps of movement for each note so that they play with optimal control, power, and dynamic range. Who knew that pianos were so complicated!
Voicing ($150/hour)
Does your piano have notes that sound too bright or too dull and tubby? Voicing is the solution. Voicing is the act of working on the hammers with needles to soften the tone or chemical hardeners to brighten it.
Rebuilding & Restoration (Free quotes)
Pianos age like all machines, and their parts wear out over time. While a quality piano will outlast most other things in your life, at some point the strings will cease to be responsive and the action parts will have irreparable wear. At this point, a partial or full rebuilding is required. New York Piano Works will come to your house and provide you with a written estimate for this complicated procedure.
Restoration is bringing the piano back to its original condition by reconditioning original parts and using historically accurate replacements where applicable. It is generally more expensive than rebuilding but keeps the piano true to its origins
Specialty Offerings
Wessell, Nickel, and Gross Actions
Scott is a trained Action Rebuilder specializing in the composite actions from Wessell, Nickel, and Gross. These are the same actions that are in every new Mason and Hamlin piano. Call to learn about the benefits of rebuilding your action with these state-of-the-art parts! www.wessellnickelandgross.com
Humidity Control
Your piano is affected by the large swings in humidity that we have in the area. A Dampp-Chaser system from Piano Life Saver will keep your piano at a relative humidity of 45% +- 5% all year round. This will protect your soundboard from cracks and compression ridges, and stabilize your piano so it stays better in tune between appointments. All of us at New York Piano Works are Certified Installers. www.pianolifesaver.com
PianoDisc Player System Installation and Repair
Imagine controlling your piano with your iPad or phone! PianoDisc is on the cutting edge of player piano technology. Whether you have an existing system that needs repair or upgrading, or would like a system installed in your piano, New York Piano Works can help. Scott is a Certified Installer of these systems. www.youtube.com/c/Pianodisc
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Please note that, in accordance with state law, sales tax must be added to all work performed.
Polyester Finish Repair
We offer on-site repairs of polyester finishes. Chips, dings, or gouges, we can make your piano look much better! Scott is certified in Polyester Finish Repair.