Steinway & Sons

Complimentary Service Checklist

Tuning and Tone

Pitch raise or lower to the correct pitch if necessary

Seat the strings at the bearing points

Tune to correct pitch

Check and correct for evenness of voicing throughout the scale

Touch and Action Performance

Check tightness of action screws

Check touch weight on sample keys (Avg. down _____  Avg. up ______)

Lubricate action parts if necessary

Check for ringing dampers, damper follow-through, and pedal efficiency

Check the key level and dip

Evaluate let-off and checking on sample groups of keys

Check individual pedal performance

Case & Appearance

Check and tighten representative case screws

Check areas that may vibrate including:

  • Lid and lid props
  • Caster components
  • Fallboard and hardware
  • Front Casters floating above the floor (uprights)

Colors nicks and scratches or advise Service Department of further work.

Check for keys binding on the key slip

Check for debris in the case

Additional Items

Record temperature _______ Fahrenheit - Humidity ________ %

Discuss climate and it's effects on the piano with the owner

Discuss service schedule with customer.  Requested tuning every ______ months.

Discuss maintenance and cleaning of the case finish and keys.

Provide Service Pamphlet and sdiscuss and additional service needs.

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