Ruttle piano works | University Certified Piano Service | Piano Tuning Calgary Alberta | Regulation – Tuning – Repair

About

I am formally educated through the University of Western Ontario’s “Piano Technology Program”. I enjoy caring for pianos and interacting with those who value them. My experience as a technician has taught me to appreciate the subtle complexities of this unique instrument, and the varying needs of pianists and piano owners. I respect and value an honourable reputation and hold myself to a quality work standard. –Mike Ruttle

Tuning & Pitch Adjustment

Piano strings have harmonics that are out of tune, referred to as inharmonicity. As part of the process of spacing all 12 notes of an octave, a piano tuner makes minor adjustments to the spacing of each note within the octave. The graph below shows the difference between the equal-tempered scale and an actual piano tuning. Each tuning is unique and intended to make your piano sound its best. Tuning is recommended every six months for home pianos. Book Appointment

A piano must be tuned regularly in order to maintain concert pitch. A piano that has been moved, left untuned or has experienced a significant change in environment will be noticeably sharp or flat and require pitch adjustment.

Regulation

What Is Regulation?—A piano consists of thousands of moving parts. Over time, use and environmental conditions will cause these parts to shift. This may result in a sluggish or uneven feeling keyboard. Piano action regulation calibrates these parts to maintain your instruments optimum mechanical efficiency. A well-regulated piano is more responsive, expressive and reduces the risk of repetitive use injuries. When will a piano benefit from regulation?—New pianos receive a basic factory regulation. This is intended to be an initial adjustment. Many piano dealers will perform a floor ready regulation and/or voicing on their inventory. After some time being played in its new home, a piano will be ready for an in-home regulation – fine adjustment to suit your preferences and ensure uniform tone quality in the home environment. After five to ten years in regular use, it will again need regulation and/or voicing to even out wear and ensure uniform tone and responsiveness. Contact us to schedule an in-home consultation.

Services

Action Regulation
Voicing
String Replacement
Keytop Replacement
Hammerhead Replacement
Hammershank, Flange, Knuckle Replacement
Wippen Replacement
Damper Felt Replacement
Restringing
Touch Weight Adjustment
Finish Repair
Pinblock Replacement
Carbon Fibre Actions
Wood Actions
Soundboard Refurbishment & Replacement
Plate Refurbishment
Contact us to book an in-home consultation.

Restoration

All 12,000 parts of a piano degrade with time and use. Eventually it will require restoration or rebuilding. Let us assist you in taking your piano back to new condition. Everything from action refurbishment to complete disassembly and rebuilding of the case, action and hardware. Soundboards, pinblocks, plates, bridges and benches—we will refurbish, replace, replate or refinish as required. Trust us to renew your prized instrument for another generation of enjoyment and musical expression. To book an in-home consultation please use the form below.