For over 30 years The Piano Shop Bath has been tuning pianos. Our professional piano tuners recommend having your piano tuned at least every six months, to keep it in the best playing condition. We can perform tuning work in addition to any minor repair work, at a time to suit your schedule, on a home visit. We provide our piano tuning services across the South-west of England, including Bath, Bristol, Swindon, Cardiff, Stroud, Chippenham, Glastonbury, the Cotswolds and throughout Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

There are often many misconceptions as to what is meant by ‘tuning’. For clarification, we have summarised below, the key actions that can be carried out by our technicians on your premises.    

Marc tuning a piano
Piano Restoration

SERVICE, REGULATION & TUNING

We'll look over your piano for any repairs which may need to be made

Fine piano tuning

Changes in temperature and humidity are the primary reason why the piano goes out of tune.  This can cause the soundboard, the bridge and the strings to expand and contract leading to the strings to change pitch, even if a piano is not played.Ideally, the piano should be tuned twice a year; usually about a month after room heating has been turned on, or off.
From £87 which includes certain minor repairs and adjustments.

Pitch Raising

Over time, without regular tuning, a piano’s pitch will become lower (flatter) and will need a pitch-raise.   A pitch raise may necessitate more than one visit as further fine tuning may be needed after a settling down period.
From £141

Piano Service and Repair

As well as servicing the piano to keep it moving smoothly and quietly, we will also repair any issues such as sluggish keys, squeaky pedals and broken strings.
Price on application

Regulation of a piano’s action

Regulation adjusts the action of a piano so it responds sensitively to the player.   Whether you are a beginner or a professional, discussion with one of our technicians should result in an action that optimises the playability of the piano to that sought by the pianist.
Price on application

Voicing

Pianos that sound too dull, too bright or simply uneven require a voicing adjustment.  Discussion with our technicians will result in a tone ideally suited to the musician’s preference.
Price on application

Advisory service

An advisory service and maintenance guide is available, to help you maintain the excellent condition of your piano.

Our piano technicians will:

  • come at a time of your convenience
  • tune your piano, whatever the make and model
  • provide an assessment of other servicing needs

We tune all makes and model of piano and will assess for free:

  • your piano’s action including dampers and hammers
  • your piano’s strings
  • any soundboard repairs necessary
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TUNING FOR GRAND & UPRIGHT PIANOS

Our professional tuners and technicians will come to your home

Marc

Marc is a fully-qualified piano tuner and technician who trained at Newark Piano School. He graduated top of his class and won the Fletcher and Newman Award for outstanding contribution to musical instrument craft.

Steve is a highly experienced piano technician, beginning his career with a City and Guilds Diploma in Piano Tuning and Repair in 1977. His career has been as diverse as working with Real World Studios and Cross Channel Ferries.

Mark served his apprenticeship in London under the expert guidance of Master Technician John Moule and has over 10 years of experience in preparing and repairing an extensive variety of pianos.