STRATING
PIANOS
Piano Tuning and Repairs in Tasmania
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TUNING PIANOS
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Strating pianos uses a tuning method that is modelled on the Yamaha tuning method. The process starts with tuning a single note – A220 to a trusted pitch – either using a tuning fork or digital tuner. From this single reference note all other notes on a piano are tuned. Tuning starts by setting the temperament octave which spans from F3 to F4 using a series of intervals – Major 3rds, Perfect 4ths and 5ths, Major 6ths and Octaves. From this temperament octave the rest of the piano is tuned.
Tuning a piano is not like tuning a guitar or other stringed instruments. Not only does a piano have about 230 strings, it also has much higher string tensions. In a concert grand, one bass string can have as much as 200kg of string tension – no wonder concert grands are faced away from the audience! All these individual string tensions combined means a piano can have a combined tension of between 20 and 30 tonne! Pianos can go in and out of tune when this tension changes. Keeping a piano at pitch is about having this tension stable.
Strating Pianos recommends having pianos tuned at concert pitch. The international standard is A440. If your piano is well under this pitch, you may need to have the piano pitch raised. There are risks involved in this process and sometimes pianos need to be tuned to a lower pitch. Strating Pianos will talk you through the options before starting work.
SCHEDULE A TUNING
Minor repairs can be done at the same time as a tune.
More complicated repairs that require specialty equipment will require the action to be removed and brought back to the Strating Pianos workshop.
Customers will always be given a quote before work is started.
RESTORING & RECONDITIONING PIANOS
At Strating Pianos, we thrive on seeing old pianos restored to their former glory. Many of the pianos made around the early 19th century were absolutely stunning. In Tasmania, we are lucky to have a climate that helps to preserve some of these old gems. Contact Strating Pianos for a quote to restore your piano to your specifications.
Restoration can include

New Keytops

New Pedals

Case Repairs

Iron Frame Repainting

New Treble & Bass Strings

New Hammers

New Damper Felts

Sound Board Repairs
PIANO REPAIRS
Minor repairs can be done at the same time as a tune.
More complicated repairs that require specialty equipment will require the action to be removed and brought back to the Strating Pianos workshop.
Customers will always be given a quote before work is started.
OUR PRICING PLANS
1st Level Action
- This includes action clean, hammer filing and spacing, inspection of all moving parts and lubrication of joints. This service is recommended for actions that need a service to bring back to good playing order.
2nd Level Action
- Action is completely dismantled and all parts have a thorough inspection for worn and broken parts. Hammers are filed and spaced. New bridle straps are installed if needed (+$100). This service is recommended for actions that haven’t been serviced for a while and have many worn parts.
3rd Level Action
- In addition to all of the 2nd level service, all springs are replaced with new parts. New damper felts installed. This service is recommended for well-worn and older actions and or for the discerning pianist who desires their piano be brought back to A1 condition.
Pianos for sale
Yamaha UX $7999
This UX was made in Japan in 1977. This a premium model of U3 in A+ condition. Case is in perfect condition. If you are searching for one of the X braced Yamaha models, then this piano will make you very happy. These models are not made anymore and they are quite rare...
Yamaha U3A $8199
1984 Model in A+ condition. Japanese made. Case is in perfect condition. An excellent example of a professional series Yamaha upright at a fraction of the new price. Strating Pianos really recommends these A series pianos as they are some of the nicest models Yamaha...
Yamaha T121 SOLD
This T121 is made in 2010 and is as new. Japanese made. Case is in perfect condition. The T121 is based on a U1 model with some changes to the case design. A very good value piano. Price includes a matching stool, free delivery and one complimentary tuning.
HAPPY CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Thanks to Strating Pianos, our humble little family piano that has been passed down over the decades with not much care now plays and sounds lovely again. I highly recommend Alistair – nothing is too much trouble for him, and he brings a sense of care and professionalism to his work that makes the end product so satisfying.
He gave me a lesson for my repairs today. Cannot rate him higher!!! 20 out of 10! I learnt so much and I achieved work of my own with Alistair’s direction! 👏👏👏👏
I feel certain he’ll be back for more lessons😊
Thanks Alistair, I got home yesterday evening and the piano is perfect!!! It looks so good in the house and sounds just divine. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!!!!
Hi Alistair, I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful thorough job you did with my piano. It sounds and feels like a different (superior) instrument.

