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Paul Bexon : The Piano Workshop

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Tuning | Restoration and Repairs | Sales | Other Keyboard Instruments | Valuations - Help & Advice

Piano Tuning

All pianos should be pitched at A = 440 , and I aim to achieve this with all of my tunings, however sometimes due to the age of the piano or neglect, it may not be possible, I will always discuss this with the owner before proceeding.

The majority of my customers have there pianos tuned every 6 months, some annually, but many Music Teachers prefer 3 or 4 tunings per year.

I operate a very efficient reminder service for tunings. Customers are sent a repeat tuning card giving a date and time when I will call, many are now receiving this service by email and I would expect this method to become increasingly popular.

My Tuning Area

I cover all of Denbighshire, Flintshire, Conwy and the City of Bangor.

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Tuning a cabinet piano (Supplement to the Penny Magazine, April 1842).

 


Piano Restoration and Repairs

Restoration and repair work continues to be very important and active part of the work that I do. From fitting a new set of linen tapes to an action, to a complete rebuild.

A very brief overview of just some of the many and varied jobs that I undertake.

  • Restringing with new tuning pins
  • Repairs and Repolishing of soundboards
  • Repairs to bridges or fitting of new ones
  • Action work including new hammers, new felt and leather throughout
  • Jack and damper springs
  • Regulation of the action and voicing of the hammers
  • New keyboards
  • Recovering of keys in grained celluloid or plastic
  • Rebushing of the key fronts and centres
  • Refelting keybed
  • Repairs to the pedal work or new pedals
  • Cabinet repairs and repolishing
  • Fitting new castors

I can also supply piano stools, damp chasers and hydroceal units and lots more besides.

An 1876 broadwood grand piano rebuilt for a customer on Anglesey.

An 1876 broadwood grand piano rebuilt for a customer on Anglesey.



A Broadwood Grand Soundboard & Frame
 


A modern Upright Piano Action



A modern Grand Piano Action

 

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Piano Sales

Occasionally I do have some pianos for sale, or I will know of a customer with one that I can recommend.
Any piano that I sell will always come with a full guarantee, and the price will also include delivery and a tuning.

A phone call or email will determine what I have in stock.

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Other Keyboard Instruments that I maintain

I also restore, repair and tune...

  • Harmoniums and American Reed Organs

  • Player Pianos (Pianolas)

  • Early Pianos

I will tune and do minor work to...

  • Harpsichords

  • Forte Pianos

I also know a very good man who does electronic repairs.

Euphonicon (1841) By John Steward. A Giraffe Piano.

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Valuations - Help & Advice

I undertake written valuations for insurance purposes or for clients wishing to purchase from a private seller.

Help & Advice is a service that I offer that I find to be continually in demand. I always try to be as helpful as I possibly can and give an unbiased opinion.

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