Caleb’s Piano Care & Repair - Our Work
A Closer Look at the Pianos We Work On
See some of the pianos Caleb has worked on, from routine tunings and maintenance to repairs, deep cleaning, regulation, polishing, and more. Each project is approached according to the instrument’s condition and needs.
Residue from years of build up and improper cleaning supplies used
After degreasing and hand polishing to protect the finish
Before
After
After
Dust and debris accumulation in an upright piano key bed during an interior cleaning
All vacuumed and cleaned out
Shiny and clean
Before - Yamaha U1 receiving its first service in 16 years
After - Dust and debris all vacuumed out and cleaned
Before - Corrosion on a balance rail pin, affecting key response
After - Corrosion removed and pin lubricated so the key can move freely
Before reshaping - Hammers deeply grooved from years of playing
After reshaping - Hammers reshaped to make proper contact with the strings and to bring the sound quality back
Voicing in Progress - Shaped vs. Unshaped Hammers
Before - Piano case cracked and split, causing a horrible buzzing sound while playing
Before the Repair - Case completely cracked all along the side
During the Repair - Filled the gaps, clamped and glued the case back together, leaving it for 24 hours to cure
During - Clamps on for the piano case repair
After - The lid now holds upright and strong and the piano sounds good as new!
Before piano interior cleaning - Mouse nest and debris inside the piano
After piano interior cleaning - Nest removed and interior cleaned