Professional Piano Restoration Brings Back the Music
The piano is a magnificent instrument that has been the cornerstone of musicians since its invention. The investment goes beyond just music lessons for the kids since having a grand piano or upright in the home makes a statement of culture and sophistication. When this musical piece of furniture becomes older and worn it is not something to be discarded or easily replaced. Piano restoration provides new life to one of the most prized pieces in your home and with the awakening of your keyboards will come a renaissance of interest in so many things inspired by its presence.
Choosing the right person to perform this piano restoration is not to taken lightly. Because the piano is a combination of fine furniture and a musical instrument of intricate design, having a professional with years of experience is vital. The person charged with restoring your piano needs to not only be an expert in refurbishing fine furniture, but must also be a craftsman that understands the inner workings of the piano as an instrument of play.
Piano restoration is a very involved process. Unlike simple furniture restoration the workman must be able to disassemble the mechanical elements of the instrument in addition to the wood structure itself. Its one thing to be able to take apart a table or a chair and put it back together but quite another when you need to reconstruct keyboard mechanisms, restring the piano wires and ensure that the proper action is shimmed for accurate hammer strikes on the wires. The technical precision that is required goes beyond mere furniture refurbishing as piano restoration must encompass the experience and knowledge of wood working craftsman in conjunction with a musical technician.
It is desirable to have piano restoration done by the same person because each step in the process is connected with the other. Having one person come in for refinish the wood work and another to rebuild the inner mechanics could present a problem in continuality as the piano must be treated as whole living and breathing being. By using one professional do the work ensures each part of the process will flow into the other making the entire project a work of art and mechanical perfection.
Paul Kobilsek has been doing piano restoration for over 35 years and brings a personal passion for his craft. Unlike the big corporations that want to undertake high numbers of piano restoration projects, often employing shortcuts with the work or use inferior materials in order to reach a quota, Paul believes in quality of work over quantity. Each piano is treated as a precious work and because Paul handles all the work himself you know every single aspect of the job is carefully attended to. Take a look at several of Paul’s work at his website; www.paulsfurniturerestoration.com and contact him about restoring the life and love of your musical member of the family.
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