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Tuning
Newly strung pianos
(including new pianos and newly rebuilt pianos) should be tuned
3-4 times the first year. Subsequently, most pianos should be
tuned twice a year. Pianos that are used for performance or for
recording will need to be tuned more often.
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Temperature
Pianos are damaged by extreme heat as well as extreme cold. Ideally,
a piano is kept in a room in which the temperature is normal and
constant (around 68 degrees F). The temperature should not be
allowed to fall below 45 degrees F and should not exceed 90 degrees
F.
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Humidity
Extremes of humidity as well as large changes in humidity are
both harmful to pianos. Ideally, a piano will be maintained in
a room in which the relative humidity remains constant year-round.
In a dry climate such as is found in the U.S. Southwest, a relative
humidity in the 30% range is a good objective. In a varied climate
such as is found in the U.S. Northeast, the relative humidity
should be kept between 40% and 45%. Room humidifiers should be
used whenever possible in those parts of the world in which there
are cold, dry winters. The Sears Kenmore Quiet Comfort (evaporative
type) humidifier works very well (the larger the better). Dehumidifiers
are essential in tropical climates. Air conditioners can also
be helpful – especially if they run fairly constantly. A
DamppChaser unit that is properly installed under the piano helps
maintain constant humidity in a piano year round (but cannot fully
correct situations that are extreme).
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Sunlight
Direct sunlight harms a piano's finish (causing it to bleach and
crack), while the heat that it causes destabilizes the piano interior.
Therefore, if a piano must be placed in a spot where there is
direct sunlight, a window shade and/or a piano cover is essential.
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Interior
Keep fluids away from the piano. Juice, soda, even water spilled
into a piano can do severe damage. Never touch the bass strings.
Residue from hands and fingers causes corrosion, which can cause
the bass strings to buzz and to lose clarity and power. Remove
dust with a leaf blower or with the exhaust from a vacuum cleaner.
If you live in a city, grime may accumulate over the years. Only
a specialist should clean the interior of a piano.
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Keyboard
The fall board should always be open to allow free circulation
of air around the keys. Keys should be cleaned only with a soft
cloth, dampened very slightly with water or club soda (or Windex
if the keys are really dirty). Never put fluid directly on the
keys
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Care of the Case
The case should be dusted with a lambs-wool duster (available
in many hardware stores) or a water damp clean cotton cloth. To
remove stubborn smudges, use a soft clean cheesecloth or an old
clean cotton tee shirt (with the seams removed). Mix ten percent
de-natured alcohol in water. Do not rub across the grain and do
not apply the fluid directly to the piano.
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PianoDisc
Player Systems: PianoDisc
Player systems can be installed on essentially any acoustic
piano. For more detailed information visit PianoDisc
web site
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Financing:
Financing
of most pianos can be arranged. Normally the lender requires
a down payment of 10% with rates of 9% - 12% APR (simple
interest with no prepayment penalty) for up to seven years
for credit worthy customers.
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Warranty:
Most pianos
shown on this web site are warranted against defects in
parts and workmanship as shown; some pianos may be partially
or fully covered by remaining manufacturer's warranties
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Shipping:
Pianos shipped
by professional piano shippers
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After
Sale Service: After
delivery and set-up an experienced and qualified piano technician
from your area will perform the necessary adjustments and
tuning of your piano (3-6 weeks after delivery) as provided
in the sales agreement, and any warranty work that might
be required during the warranty agreement
How
to Contact Us in Germantown, Tennessee, USA
Voice Messages - 1-888-729-7818
Fax - 1-901-759-7994
E-mail - Grandgrands.com
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share or disclose current or potential customer's email
addresses or phone numbers)
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December 8, 2008)
 
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