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second generation piano technician began training at 10 years of age

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youngest apprentice member of the Piano Technician's Guild in 1971 at age 14

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craftsman member of the Piano Technician's Guild since 1979

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serving the same counties and customers in upstate NY for over 40 years

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John S. Barford

Serving the following counties

in New York State:
Albany, Schenectady, Schoharie,

Rensselaer, Saratoga, Columbia,

Greene, Dutchess, Ulster...

and surrounding areas.

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How much does tuning cost?

Is my piano up to pitch?

Why does my piano go out of tune? - PART 1

How often does my piano need tuning?

How can I help keep my piano in tune?

Why does my piano go out of tune? - PART 2

How is a piano tuned?

Why aural tuning?

What is involved in a typical repair?

What causes a buzzing sound as the key is released?

Why is regulating needed?

Why does the touch on my piano feel loose & sloppy?

Why are my keys not level and the touch is too shallow or too deep?

Why is regulating needed after reconditioning?

What regulations in my grand piano would improve the touch?

How does the grand repetition work, when properly regulated?

Why is the touch often better on a new grand than on a new upright?

How can voicing help restore consistent tone from note to note?

What does rebuilding involve?

What is restringing and repinning?

My pins are not tight enough to hold a tune.  What can be done?

Can the silky smooth feel that my piano once had be restored?

Can the rich tone that my piano once had be restored?
Why is reconditioning needed?

What option is there to installing all new hammers?