Put your paint can in warm hot water and keep shaking to keep the pressure up, as you spray the can cools, so keeping it warm during use helps avoid the ‘tiger stripe’s as the the paint level and nitrogen gas levels drop. Test it out, you will see what I mean. Greetings from Tasmania Australia 🎼🎹😁🇦🇺🦘
THANK YOU for breathing new life into this worn and forgotten old friend!!! I can only imagine the countless hours of happiness, joy, and satisfaction that this piano will bring to the new owners!!! I also wanted to personally THANK YOU for taking the time to play the piano so that we can all hear the beauty, charm, warmth, and true personality that is unique to every piano!!! GREAT JOB!!! BRAVO SIR, BRAVO!!!!❤️❤️🙏🙏😊😊👍👍
The end result made me a little teary. Watching something so "well used" play so well after a little TLC. Wonder how many people learned to play from it :)
I am impressed at your piano moving set up. The large wheels on the dolly, the ramps, and the trailer with easy access. Much better how I have moved pianos in the past by getting my mates to help lift them into my van.
I see people in the UK posting all the time on social media: 'free piano - must be collected by the end of the week, otherwise it's going to the dump.' Presumably they no longer have the space for them if they haven't been used for a while, or they're clearing a house belonging to a deceased relative. I assume many of them aren't saved, which is a shame.
This was lovely to watch. In this disposable age, to see you breathe life back into that lovely instrument is really special. Last year I inherited a well looked-after 1904 Richard Lipp & Sons twin crown and play it for 1 to 2 hrs every day. It has a gorgeous tone and a lovely touch but isn't holding its tune so well any more. Makes me want to do a restoration of my own, but it could be a step too far for me. In any case, it really warms my heart to see you rescuing pre-loved pianos so they can continue to bring joy (and not become landfill). Warm regards from Sydney - Dave
I hear you and yes I have a really expensive spray gun but it is such a pain to clean it all up every time. Cans are so convenient and the rustoleum 2X paint is very good, especially for quick jobs like this. Appreciate your comments 😊
Yes, a moderately priced top canister spray gun and a water filter on the compressor air outlet will not break the bank and will be far cheaper than using spray paint cans, and give you a better finish. Greetings from Tasmania Australia 🎹👍😁🇦🇺🦘
Excellent workmanship. I am in the process of repairing an old upright that has been in my living room for about 33 years. It is a William R. Thomas Cabinet Grand, made in Edwardsville, Il. It has several strikers broken in various places. Your videos have given me the courage to tackle this project. I do woodworking as a hobby so I will make a couple new pieces as needed. It is surprisingly close in tune (by my ear) but I ordered a tuning hammer kit to fine tune it after repairs are done. Also needs six new key covers (plastic). Thanks again for the great video's and the time you take to make them ! Much appreciated !!!
Repent and trust in Jesus. we deserve Hell for our sins. For example lying, lusing, saying God's name as a cuss word and stealing our just some examples of sin which we can all admit to doing at least one of those. For our sin we deserve death and Hell, but there is a way out. Repent anf trust in Jesus and you will be saved. Repentence is turning from sin. So repent and trust in Jesus. He will save you from Hell, and instead give you eternal life in Heaven. John 3:16 Romans 3:23❤❤❤😊
Very nicely done - just enough input to deliver a more than satisfactory result. I trust you made a decent profit from its sale - you certainly deserve it - few people appreciate that the skill needed to do this work is considerable.
Repent and trust in Jesus. we deserve Hell for our sins. For example lying, lusing, saying God's name as a cuss word and stealing our just some examples of sin which we can all admit to doing at least one of those. For our sin we deserve death and Hell, but there is a way out. Repent anf trust in Jesus and you will be saved. Repentence is turning from sin. So repent and trust in Jesus. He will save you from Hell, and instead give you eternal life in Heaven. John 3:16 Romans 3:23❤❤😊❤
@@christianweatherbroadcasting I once had a kid in my class at school called Jesus (Jesus Da Souza). He was a disgusting, horrid boy who stole from his mates. Is this the jesus you are referring to?
Very interesting video. I spent a lifetime working with pipe organs. It’s such a joy to see an instrument spring back to life. You’ve done a great job. Respect. ❤
Aaww my childhood piano ❤️❤️❤️ it was amazing from Funtime to grades to big virtuosic things … I had it when I started lessons to Covid in 2020, so it held up well for 20 years!!! Now I have a German August Förster grand which is so much more than just a piano, it’s an absolute soulmate-I give it a little tickle before I go off to another place, that’s how much I love it!!! I treat it like a human being 🎹😀😀😀✨✨✨🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️❤️
Great work, someone will have a solid piano. My acoustic is a Yamaha U3H and it is a very nice piano. I wish I had the place for a grand but, well, the U3H will do for some years to come!
The U3 is an amazing piano! I brought one (to sell on) which was made in 1980, it was reconditioned by a company in Vietnam and it was the best upright piano I'd ever played. I wish I was in a better financial position at the time otherwise I would have kept it for myself but it had to go. The buyer agreed with me that it was a special piano and fetched a good price. Thanks Andy
Repent and trust in Jesus. we deserve Hell for our sins. For example lying, lusing, saying God's name as a cuss word and stealing our just some examples of sin which we can all admit to doing at least one of those. For our sin we deserve death and Hell, but there is a way out. Repent anf trust in Jesus and you will be saved. Repentence is turning from sin. So repent and trust in Jesus. He will save you from Hell, and instead give you eternal life in Heaven. John 3:16 Romans 3:23❤😊❤❤
Repent and trust in Jesus. we deserve Hell for our sins. For example lying, lusing, saying God's name as a cuss word and stealing our just some examples of sin which we can all admit to doing at least one of those. For our sin we deserve death and Hell, but there is a way out. Repent anf trust in Jesus and you will be saved. Repentence is turning from sin. So repent and trust in Jesus. He will save you from Hell, and instead give you eternal life in Heaven. John 3:16 Romans 3:23❤😊❤
I am a new subscriber, and I reckon that every upright piano I've ever seen in the past needed to be tuned! Honestly, I didn't know that (especially) an old upright could sound this good. And you play beautifully. Thank you for posting!
Repent and trust in Jesus. we deserve Hell for our sins. For example lying, lusing, saying God's name as a cuss word and stealing our just some examples of sin which we can all admit to doing at least one of those. For our sin we deserve death and Hell, but there is a way out. Repent anf trust in Jesus and you will be saved. Repentence is turning from sin. So repent and trust in Jesus. He will save you from Hell, and instead give you eternal life in Heaven. John 3:16 Romans 3:23❤❤😊❤
17:35 How did you get the 'YAMAHA' lettering back on after painting it black? Did you tape them off before painting, paint them back on, or use stickers? Looks awesome!
Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way. We deserve Hell because we've sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him. John 3:16 Romans 3:23❤😊❤❤
Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way. We deserve Hell because we've sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him. John 3:16 Romans 3:23❤😊❤😊
Repent and trust in Jesus. we deserve Hell for our sins. For example lying, lusing, saying God's name as a cuss word and stealing our just some examples of sin which we can all admit to doing at least one of those. For our sin we deserve death and Hell, but there is a way out. Repent anf trust in Jesus and you will be saved. Repentence is turning from sin. So repent and trust in Jesus. He will save you from Hell, and instead give you eternal life in Heaven. John 3:16 Romans 3:23❤😊❤❤
No idea how i got here, but , you can get a pistol grip style handle that snaps onto a spray can. A lot easier on the fingers, you can run it like a spray gun
Apparently, this flange cord issue is specific to Yamahas made in the 1970s-1980s. True? What is the cost estimate solely for replacing all 88 cords and filing the hammers? Because if one comes across a free Yamaha piano from that period, immediately one must consider the cost of moving the piano and replacing the cords. $1000usd or more? Thoughts? Thank you. Marvelous videos
If you dye, why not normal paint, car body one for example! Its very soft when dry and does a lot of surface defects. Doubt if it needed dyed at all, all another is pretty well done!!!
@@drew-cf9bm The correct glue to use is PVC-E glue which is available from Howard piano industries in the US or any piano parts supplier. In this case, I was impatient so I brought some solvent based contact adhesive called ADOS which works great too. Cheers, Andy
How do you become a piano tech? Is there a course you can take, or do I need to find someone to mentor me? Thanks. I find your channel really insightful. As an engineer who plays the piano, I like to understand what’s happening ‘under the bonnet’ so to speak!
@@Playingbyear i approached a piano dealer who was about to retire. I told him I was interested in piano trading as I have always been good at fixing things/DIY and I'm a player. He gave me 2 Pianos which were from the 1960s and over the 1st 2 years, he gave me pointers when I got stuck. The majority of my input was UA-cam videos, mostly Howard Piano Industries videos and also a book called piano tuning servicing and repairs. I did consider courses and qualifications but there is really no need, experience is key so just get into an old piano, take it to bits and have fun😊
A very chilled job. When I retire from my current work, I’d like to work with musical instruments, especially pianos. Great advice and I’ll follow it. Need a lock up / workshop where I can tincker. Cheers!
How big a deal is it to replace the return loop cords? Does the entire action for each key have to be removed? And what do they actually do? I have a U1 and several of the cords are broken, they seem to play ok.
Yes, each hammer assembly needs to be removed. I just replace them all , if 5 are gone, they'll just keep breaking. The cord helps bring the hammer to the back check so aids repetition. To test, play a key with cord intact and cord broken very slowly, you'll see that key with broken cord is slow to return thus feels slightly lumpy to a player with higher skill level. Beginners won't be able to tell the difference. The other thing is the spring that connects to the cord can stick out and you can hear a click/metallic sound which is the spring hitting the hammer shank. Hope that helps! Thanks, Andy
@@churtonparkpianos4240 very helpful -- thank you . The "key" (pun not intended) is that I'm not a very advanced player who requires a fast repetition response -- and that will not likely change significantly anytime soon (retired & in my 70's); some gentle Bach partitas and a few Debussy pieces will not likely cause much of a problem. I love my U1 -- it holds its tuning like a rock. Perhaps if it becomes a problem I'll have it addressed, but at my level of playing it's fine for now. Thanks again! Btw -- you do nice work!
Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way. We deserve Hell because we've sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him. John 3:16 Romans 3:23❤😊❤❤
Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way. We deserve Hell because we've sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him. John 3:16 Romans 3:23😊❤❤
Repent and trust in Jesus. we deserve Hell for our sins. For example lying, lusing, saying God's name as a cuss word and stealing our just some examples of sin which we can all admit to doing at least one of those. For our sin we deserve death and Hell, but there is a way out. Repent anf trust in Jesus and you will be saved. Repentence is turning from sin. So repent and trust in Jesus. He will save you from Hell, and instead give you eternal life in Heaven. John 3:16 Romans 3:23❤😊❤
Sir where can I buy a piano from you, I’m a beginner but dreamed of playing a piano all my life I just never had the opportunity or could afford a piano and I’m now 46 do you have a e mail so I may contact you please
Put your paint can in warm hot water and keep shaking to keep the pressure up, as you spray the can cools, so keeping it warm during use helps avoid the ‘tiger stripe’s as the the paint level and nitrogen gas levels drop. Test it out, you will see what I mean. Greetings from Tasmania Australia 🎼🎹😁🇦🇺🦘
Nice one, will give it a go!
You are a multidisciplinary piano doctor. The recovery process of the old piano brings me happiness..Thank you♥️
Really nice to see the old girl shine again. Well done. Sounds great too.
You, sir, are a lover of pianos; both in craftsmanship and player. It was a joy to watch the care, see the results, and hear the end results.
THANK YOU for breathing new life into this worn and forgotten old friend!!! I can only imagine the countless hours of happiness, joy, and satisfaction that this piano will bring to the new owners!!! I also wanted to personally THANK YOU for taking the time to play the piano so that we can all hear the beauty, charm, warmth, and true personality that is unique to every piano!!! GREAT JOB!!! BRAVO SIR, BRAVO!!!!❤️❤️🙏🙏😊😊👍👍
Amazing 🥰 I find these piano transformations very heartwarming. Thanks for sharing.
The end result made me a little teary. Watching something so "well used" play so well after a little TLC. Wonder how many people learned to play from it :)
If pianos could speak, I'm sure they'd be some amazing stories!
I am impressed at your piano moving set up. The large wheels on the dolly, the ramps, and the trailer with easy access. Much better how I have moved pianos in the past by getting my mates to help lift them into my van.
I see people in the UK posting all the time on social media: 'free piano - must be collected by the end of the week, otherwise it's going to the dump.' Presumably they no longer have the space for them if they haven't been used for a while, or they're clearing a house belonging to a deceased relative. I assume many of them aren't saved, which is a shame.
Especially when there are schools which could use a nice refurbed piano.
This was lovely to watch. In this disposable age, to see you breathe life back into that lovely instrument is really special. Last year I inherited a well looked-after 1904 Richard Lipp & Sons twin crown and play it for 1 to 2 hrs every day. It has a gorgeous tone and a lovely touch but isn't holding its tune so well any more. Makes me want to do a restoration of my own, but it could be a step too far for me. In any case, it really warms my heart to see you rescuing pre-loved pianos so they can continue to bring joy (and not become landfill). Warm regards from Sydney - Dave
Great work. You can use "Big Boy" two-part car body flexi filler from Toolstation to quickly remedy the scratches and dings. 👍
As you have an air compressor, you could consider attaching a paint sprayer for repainting pianos.
I hear you and yes I have a really expensive spray gun but it is such a pain to clean it all up every time. Cans are so convenient and the rustoleum 2X paint is very good, especially for quick jobs like this.
Appreciate your comments 😊
@@churtonparkpianos4240which specific paint did you use?
Rustoleum 2X satin black
Yes, a moderately priced top canister spray gun and a water filter on the compressor air outlet will not break the bank and will be far cheaper than using spray paint cans, and give you a better finish. Greetings from Tasmania Australia 🎹👍😁🇦🇺🦘
Some folks buy a inexpensive spray gun from Harbor Freight and discard it after each project
Amazing work. Good tone with a solid bass section. Some lucky person will be getting a bargain.
Thanks Andy, I got a decent price for it😊
Excellent workmanship. I am in the process of repairing an old upright that has been in my living room for about 33 years. It is a William R. Thomas Cabinet Grand, made in Edwardsville, Il. It has several strikers broken in various places. Your videos have given me the courage to tackle this project. I do woodworking as a hobby so I will make a couple new pieces as needed. It is surprisingly close in tune (by my ear) but I ordered a tuning hammer kit to fine tune it after repairs are done. Also needs six new key covers (plastic). Thanks again for the great video's and the time you take to make them ! Much appreciated !!!
I have nothing but admiration for people with your skills. Great job!
Hope you got a good price for it 🙂
Repent and trust in Jesus. we deserve Hell for our sins. For example lying, lusing, saying God's name as a cuss word and stealing our just some examples of sin which we can all admit to doing at least one of those. For our sin we deserve death and Hell, but there is a way out. Repent anf trust in Jesus and you will be saved. Repentence is turning from sin. So repent and trust in Jesus. He will save you from Hell, and instead give you eternal life in Heaven.
John 3:16
Romans 3:23❤❤❤😊
Thanks! Yes got a decent price for it.
Very nicely done - just enough input to deliver a more than satisfactory result. I trust you made a decent profit from its sale - you certainly deserve it - few people appreciate that the skill needed to do this work is considerable.
Repent and trust in Jesus. we deserve Hell for our sins. For example lying, lusing, saying God's name as a cuss word and stealing our just some examples of sin which we can all admit to doing at least one of those. For our sin we deserve death and Hell, but there is a way out. Repent anf trust in Jesus and you will be saved. Repentence is turning from sin. So repent and trust in Jesus. He will save you from Hell, and instead give you eternal life in Heaven.
John 3:16
Romans 3:23❤❤😊❤
@@christianweatherbroadcasting I once had a kid in my class at school called Jesus (Jesus Da Souza). He was a disgusting, horrid boy who stole from his mates. Is this the jesus you are referring to?
Cheers Bruno, yes got a decent price for it.
Thanks, Andy
@@christianweatherbroadcastingngl that’s funny af
Very interesting video. I spent a lifetime working with pipe organs. It’s such a joy to see an instrument spring back to life. You’ve done a great job.
Respect. ❤
It sounds quite lovely actually. Has life left in it to make someone happy
I would have so bought that. Amazing work.
It is nice for there to be a piano technician that can actually play the piano well. Mine, not so much. 😂
I loved this! Thank you so much for sharing. Lovely to see you playing it after all the hard work 🙏🏻
Aaww my childhood piano ❤️❤️❤️ it was amazing from Funtime to grades to big virtuosic things … I had it when I started lessons to Covid in 2020, so it held up well for 20 years!!! Now I have a German August Förster grand which is so much more than just a piano, it’s an absolute soulmate-I give it a little tickle before I go off to another place, that’s how much I love it!!! I treat it like a human being 🎹😀😀😀✨✨✨🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️❤️
Great work, someone will have a solid piano. My acoustic is a Yamaha U3H and it is a very nice piano. I wish I had the place for a grand but, well, the U3H will do for some years to come!
The U3 is an amazing piano! I brought one (to sell on) which was made in 1980, it was reconditioned by a company in Vietnam and it was the best upright piano I'd ever played. I wish I was in a better financial position at the time otherwise I would have kept it for myself but it had to go. The buyer agreed with me that it was a special piano and fetched a good price.
Thanks Andy
Looks great and Sounds good, I bought a brand new black hi shine Feurich last year, black is in vogue 😊
Wonderful job
Its so satisfying to watch! please do more of this!
Repent and trust in Jesus. we deserve Hell for our sins. For example lying, lusing, saying God's name as a cuss word and stealing our just some examples of sin which we can all admit to doing at least one of those. For our sin we deserve death and Hell, but there is a way out. Repent anf trust in Jesus and you will be saved. Repentence is turning from sin. So repent and trust in Jesus. He will save you from Hell, and instead give you eternal life in Heaven.
John 3:16
Romans 3:23❤😊❤❤
This piano was found by the one man who could save it.
Repent and trust in Jesus. we deserve Hell for our sins. For example lying, lusing, saying God's name as a cuss word and stealing our just some examples of sin which we can all admit to doing at least one of those. For our sin we deserve death and Hell, but there is a way out. Repent anf trust in Jesus and you will be saved. Repentence is turning from sin. So repent and trust in Jesus. He will save you from Hell, and instead give you eternal life in Heaven.
John 3:16
Romans 3:23❤😊❤
@@christianweatherbroadcasting So do you. So are you trusting in Jesus or in some kind of manmade model?
I am a new subscriber, and I reckon that every upright piano I've ever seen in the past needed to be tuned! Honestly, I didn't know that (especially) an old upright could sound this good. And you play beautifully. Thank you for posting!
Oh, and Yamaha U1s are amazing, so that helps
Thank you! Thanks for watching...😊
Beautiful! You do great work and you play wonderfully as well!
Repent and trust in Jesus. we deserve Hell for our sins. For example lying, lusing, saying God's name as a cuss word and stealing our just some examples of sin which we can all admit to doing at least one of those. For our sin we deserve death and Hell, but there is a way out. Repent anf trust in Jesus and you will be saved. Repentence is turning from sin. So repent and trust in Jesus. He will save you from Hell, and instead give you eternal life in Heaven.
John 3:16
Romans 3:23❤❤😊❤
@@christianweatherbroadcasting You've stumbled upon a sister in Christ! May God bless you ❤️
17:35 How did you get the 'YAMAHA' lettering back on after painting it black? Did you tape them off before painting, paint them back on, or use stickers? Looks awesome!
Great job I just got one look the same I’m having a blast fixing it , great playing too 🎉
Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way. We deserve Hell because we've sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him.
John 3:16
Romans 3:23❤😊❤❤
Lovely job, it's looking and sounding fantastic.
Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way. We deserve Hell because we've sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him.
John 3:16
Romans 3:23❤😊❤😊
Keep posting, amazing and unique content, i am loving this artisanal art work, hopefully make some practice on my future upright piano
Incredible video. Thanks!
Nice work! I like your improvised sample at the end!
un trabajo muy bien hecho, yo quiero ser su alumno!
Great work how much did you end up selling it for? The piano sounds great ! So good that you give it a new life and many more years to enjoy !
You are very talented. Please post a link to the auction site for the piano.
Repent and trust in Jesus. we deserve Hell for our sins. For example lying, lusing, saying God's name as a cuss word and stealing our just some examples of sin which we can all admit to doing at least one of those. For our sin we deserve death and Hell, but there is a way out. Repent anf trust in Jesus and you will be saved. Repentence is turning from sin. So repent and trust in Jesus. He will save you from Hell, and instead give you eternal life in Heaven.
John 3:16
Romans 3:23❤😊❤❤
nice playing !
For the loop chord, what type of replacement chords do you use, kevlar? what length do you cut it at?
I think I read somewhere is about 48 mm long, but I am sure about diameter. Let me know if yoi find out 🙂
Sorry for silly question - but how did you restore the yamaha logo after painting it with new coat paint?
I used a vinyl sticker maker called cricut joy.
Thanks, Andy
THE PIANO IS
MY WHOLE LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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0:46 Did you just... lift the piano from the bottom corner? Are you the hulk?
No idea how i got here, but , you can get a pistol grip style handle that snaps onto a spray can. A lot easier on the fingers, you can run it like a spray gun
For purely curiousity's sake, how much did you sell it for?
Can't remember exactally, about $2000 NZD I think.
Thanks, Andy
$2812 NZD 😊
Very useful. Thank you! :-) What are you using for the flange cord ? Would some 1 mm nylon thread be fine ? What is the size (diamenter) you suggest ?
Apparently, this flange cord issue is specific to Yamahas made in the 1970s-1980s. True?
What is the cost estimate solely for replacing all 88 cords and filing the hammers?
Because if one comes across a free Yamaha piano from that period, immediately one must consider the cost of moving the piano and replacing the cords. $1000usd or more?
Thoughts?
Thank you. Marvelous videos
If it's not rude to ask, did you manage to sell this lovely old instrument? In any case, I hope it's found a new, loving home. Well done! Dave
@@deldridg www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/music-instruments/instruments/keyboards-piano/upright-pianos/listing/4249006831
@@churtonparkpianos4240 Well done. Very happy to see this piano beginning a new journey.
If you dye, why not normal paint, car body one for example! Its very soft when dry and does a lot of surface defects. Doubt if it needed dyed at all, all another is pretty well done!!!
"so I'm on Facebook Marketplace looking for Pianos"
as you do, brother this is so me.
How much did you end up selling it for?
It sold for $2812 nzd
Just like my piano pantry! Mine has a practice damper tho’. That piano you just did sounds great! How much did it end up going for on auction?
$2812 NZD was the final bid.
Thanks, Andy
Fascinating to watch this!
What kind of glue do you use for the piano keytops?
@@drew-cf9bm The correct glue to use is PVC-E glue which is available from Howard piano industries in the US or any piano parts supplier. In this case, I was impatient so I brought some solvent based contact adhesive called ADOS which works great too.
Cheers, Andy
How do you become a piano tech? Is there a course you can take, or do I need to find someone to mentor me? Thanks. I find your channel really insightful. As an engineer who plays the piano, I like to understand what’s happening ‘under the bonnet’ so to speak!
@@Playingbyear i approached a piano dealer who was about to retire. I told him I was interested in piano trading as I have always been good at fixing things/DIY and I'm a player.
He gave me 2 Pianos which were from the 1960s and over the 1st 2 years, he gave me pointers when I got stuck.
The majority of my input was UA-cam videos, mostly Howard Piano Industries videos and also a book called piano tuning servicing and repairs.
I did consider courses and qualifications but there is really no need, experience is key so just get into an old piano, take it to bits and have fun😊
A very chilled job. When I retire from my current work, I’d like to work with musical instruments, especially pianos.
Great advice and I’ll follow it. Need a lock up / workshop where I can tincker. Cheers!
How big a deal is it to replace the return loop cords? Does the entire action for each key have to be removed? And what do they actually do? I have a U1 and several of the cords are broken, they seem to play ok.
Yes, each hammer assembly needs to be removed. I just replace them all , if 5 are gone, they'll just keep breaking. The cord helps bring the hammer to the back check so aids repetition. To test, play a key with cord intact and cord broken very slowly, you'll see that key with broken cord is slow to return thus feels slightly lumpy to a player with higher skill level. Beginners won't be able to tell the difference. The other thing is the spring that connects to the cord can stick out and you can hear a click/metallic sound which is the spring hitting the hammer shank.
Hope that helps!
Thanks, Andy
@@churtonparkpianos4240 very helpful -- thank you . The "key" (pun not intended) is that I'm not a very advanced player who requires a fast repetition response -- and that will not likely change significantly anytime soon (retired & in my 70's); some gentle Bach partitas and a few Debussy pieces will not likely cause much of a problem. I love my U1 -- it holds its tuning like a rock. Perhaps if it becomes a problem I'll have it addressed, but at my level of playing it's fine for now. Thanks again!
Btw -- you do nice work!
I have encountered two school pianos and both of them were out of tune
Id bug it if I were in the UK (im assuming you are in UK). Shipping it here would prob be obscene cost
Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way. We deserve Hell because we've sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him.
John 3:16
Romans 3:23❤😊❤❤
If I’d have a u1 I’d replace the Yamaha hammers with Abels for better sound.
Do you have any jobs available?
Hey, sorry unfortunately not.
Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way. We deserve Hell because we've sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him.
John 3:16
Romans 3:23😊❤❤
@@christianweatherbroadcastingdo go & pester elsewhere.
Thank you!
Here is the link.
*$1 STARTING BID, NO RESERVE* 1979 YAMAHA U1 BLACK UPRIGHT PIANO www.trademe.co.nz/4249006831
Thanks Andy
Bloody schools have no clue.
Repent and trust in Jesus. we deserve Hell for our sins. For example lying, lusing, saying God's name as a cuss word and stealing our just some examples of sin which we can all admit to doing at least one of those. For our sin we deserve death and Hell, but there is a way out. Repent anf trust in Jesus and you will be saved. Repentence is turning from sin. So repent and trust in Jesus. He will save you from Hell, and instead give you eternal life in Heaven.
John 3:16
Romans 3:23❤😊❤
Beautiful
Sir where can I buy a piano from you, I’m a beginner but dreamed of playing a piano all my life I just never had the opportunity or could afford a piano and I’m now 46 do you have a e mail so I may contact you please