- May 14
- 2 min
Grand Lyre Refresh
Including grand pedal lyre maintenance in your regulation service is a great way to enhance the value of your work.
- Apr 23
- 4 min
Cybertuner Basics Part 1: Your First Tuning
CyberTuner Basics is a multi-part series on CyberTuner's wide range of uses for both beginner and advanced technicians.
- Mar 24
- 4 min
Simplifying the Secrets of Upright Aftertouch
This article is a fresh approach to understanding aftertouch. Try to throw out what you have been taught so far and read like a novice.
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Three Tool-Free Black Key Dip Methods
Black key dip doesn’t have to be a guessing game, and you don’t even need a gauge!
- Jan 25
- 1 min
Four Basic DIY Tools
Making your own tools is sometimes a necessary part of piano technology. If this seems overwhelming, start with these simple tools.
- Jan 17
- 1 min
Pedal Repair Kit
Organized kits make fast service calls. Put a pedal kit together so you can quickly fix squeaks, thumps, and rattles: I recommend having...
- Jan 8
- 2 min
Setting Upright Lost Motion Correctly
Setting upright lost motion isn’t actually about lost motion. It’s about repetition.
- Oct 1, 2021
- 4 min
Upright Pedal Noise Elimination
Get to the root of the problem instead of slapping a thick lubricant on the issue.
- Aug 12, 2021
- 4 min
Spring Things: The Hidden Helpers
Instrument builders have long understood the utility of springs to store and release mechanical energy. Springs are hidden helpers.
- Jul 13, 2021
- 2 min
Easy Upright Damper Timing Regulation
Had a frustrating experience with the upright damper spoon bender? Try this method instead.
