Should I pick up a free piano?

The truth is that almost all pianos that are given away for free are not worth the cost of having it moved into your home. As always with taking on any used piano, it is advisable to bring in a piano technician to determine the condition of the piano before to decide to take it home.

Should I buy a piano that hasn’t been tuned in 10 years?

An acoustic piano needs regular care if it is going to work well. If a piano has gone five or ten years without being tuned, then tuning it once won’t be enough. Pianos get set in their ways as they age. A piano that hasn’t been tuned in a long time will go out of tune again very quickly.

Can you tune a piano that hasn’t been tuned for years?

If a piano hasn’t been tuned for several years, it is likely it will need not only a regular tuning but an additional, preliminary rough tuning (called a pitch raise) to bring it up to pitch. Perhaps some broken strings might need to be repaired or action problems fixed before the piano can be tuned.

Does an upright piano need to be tuned?

Rather than wait until the instrument sounds bad, set up a schedule to have your upright grand piano tuned regularly. Twice a year is recommended, but pianos that are in variable humidity or exposed to rapid temperature changes should be seen to more frequently.

Why are people giving pianos away for free?

Good deal! However, often a giveaway piano is given away because it hasn’t been played in years or the owner knows that it is need of some repairs and is not interested in putting any money into it.

Are old upright pianos worth anything?

Like antique books, antique pianos are not worth a lot of money just because they are old. In actuality these old instruments may be worth very little at all. Most antique, upright pianos are worth $500 or less in very good condition.

How much does piano tuning cost?

The average price to tune a piano ranges from $65 to $225, and the cost can increase by several hundred dollars if the piano requires multiple tuning sessions or repairs. Piano tuning is a skill that only experienced professionals should do.

Does not tuning a piano ruin it?

Prevent Serious Damage: Lack of tuning can also weaken the strings, and can lead to other problems like noises in the pedals, sticking keys or uneven playing. I often surprise people by telling them that an instrument has 9000 moving parts!

How often does an upright piano need to be tuned?

Pianos need regular tuning at least once a year to keep them up to pitch and playing the correct notes. In particular, piano strings stretch a great deal during the first year after purchase, and the piano should be tuned twice during this one-year period.

How much does it cost to tune an upright piano?

It’s part of the cost of ownership. The average price to tune a piano ranges from $65 to $225, and the cost can increase by several hundred dollars if the piano requires multiple tuning sessions or repairs.

What happens if you never tune your piano?

If your piano has gone without tuning for an extended period of time, its pitch may have dropped well below standard pitch at which it was designed to perform. It may require a procedure called a “pitch raise”or “pitch correction”.

Who will take a piano for free?

Would you rather see your piano here?

• The Music Guild offers a free service for the donation of pianos and all other musical instruments.
• to music educators and other non-profit organizations in Southern California.
• To donate a piano or any musical instrument, please click on the appropirate button.