Rebuilding consists of renewing or repairing the mechanical parts of the piano that makes the sound. Refinishing usually refers to the exterior and is a completely different job. A piano that doesn't look pretty can still sound good. Don't be fooled. An ugly piano can sound just as great as a new one. Some people rebuild just the mechanical guts that make the sound.
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These are some of the components:
- Replacing strings
- Replacing hammers
- Repairing the action
- Repairing the soundboard
- Replacing the pinblock
- Recover and restore the keys
When it comes to repair, there are a number of common problems: sticking keys, broken strings, sluggish or broken action parts and several others.
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| Piano action, wooden and felt mechanical parts. |
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There are differences between individual pianos that only experience can determine, leading to the correct and most timely solution to a particular problem. With over 30 years of repair experience, Mr. Phillipps has fixed nearly every problem that a piano could possibly develop. He is able to give an accurate assessment of a repair problem leading to a fair appraisal of what it will take to correct the problem.
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