{"id":722,"date":"2026-05-22T15:30:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T03:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/?page_id=722"},"modified":"2026-08-28T12:25:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T00:25:38","slug":"tuning-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/index.php\/tuning-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Our tuning services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-545 size-full\" alt=\"view of hammers and strings in upright U3 piano\" src=\"https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TuningHeader.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TuningHeader.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TuningHeader-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TuningHeader-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TuningHeader-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-custom-color-1-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-custom-css has-custom-color-2-gradient-background has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-custom-css-32ef78fd\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">A piano is more than furniture, it can provide food for the soul and bring any party to life! We care for the whole piano.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size has-raleway-font-family\">Our tuning services<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re proud to approach each piano we encounter with a&nbsp;complete piano service mindset. We do not limit ourselves to just piano tuning. We\u2019re fully&nbsp;equipped to handle all your piano tuning and maintenance needs, performing minor to major&nbsp;repairs or complete piano restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-css wp-custom-css-1c0de662\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.785), 1.4rem);\">Tuning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">We don\u2019t just tune your piano and walk away. Squeaky pedals, stuck keys, and many other things can all be addressed during your piano tuning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-css wp-custom-css-15c8eea0\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.208), 1rem);\">&#8220;<em>Does my piano need tuning?<\/em>&#8220;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The minimum requirement is at least one tuning a year. Regular tuning allows for minor repairs and adjustments to be carried out at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/index.php\/contact-2\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"736\">Contact us<\/a> to book your next tuning service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-css wp-custom-css-3917c0e2\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.785), 1.4rem);\">Restringing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This work is completed in our workshop including bridge capping, bridge replacement, soundboard repairs, soundboard re-crowning, soundboard replacement and pin-block replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-css has-raleway-font-family wp-custom-css-7c823c5d\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.785), 1.4rem);\">Piano actions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Replacement of hammers, springs, leathers, felts, action rail and set-off rail duplications. Keyboard bushings, pins, felts and key-tops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-raleway-font-family has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">With over 40 years of combined experience, many clients are genuinely surprised by how dramatically their piano improves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-css wp-custom-css-da7cecd0\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.785), 1.4rem);\">Piano moving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pianos to be restored can be collected and returned professionally with a custom-built piano trailer and equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-css wp-custom-css-099106f2\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.785), 1.4rem);\">Pneumatic player systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-raleway-font-family has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Rebuilt with traditional materials and techniques. Nathan is the country\u2019s leading expert in the restoration of player piano mechanisms, having restored more than 50 examples, including some of the rarest nickelodeons in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-css wp-custom-css-eba44fa3\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.146rem, 1.146rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.09), 1.8rem);\">Advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re considering work on your piano, an upgrade, exploring options for a new instrument, or you\u2019ve recently acquired a piano and aren\u2019t sure what condition it\u2019s in, we\u2019re here to help. As both technicians and musicians, we can give you clear, honest advice about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Whether a piano is worth investing in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">What level of service it may need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">How different brands and models compare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">What to expect in terms of tone, touch, and longevity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-image:var(--wp--preset--gradient--custom-color-3);\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(1.039rem, 1.039rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.935), 1.6rem);\"><strong>Our goal is simple:<\/strong> to help you make confident, informed decisions, whether that means restoring the piano you already have, or choosing one that better suits your musical needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"557\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KevinTuning4.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin tuning an upright piano\" class=\"wp-image-1316\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KevinTuning4.jpg 557w, https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KevinTuning4-273x300.jpg 273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-custom-color-1-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(119,119,119) 0%,rgb(85,85,85) 8%,rgb(0,0,0) 63%)\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:195px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"207\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1665 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pianos1-1024x207.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pianos1-1024x207.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pianos1-300x61.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pianos1-768x156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pianos1-1536x311.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hamiltonpianocompany.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pianos1.jpg 1555w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-custom-color-1-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(119,119,119) 0%,rgb(85,85,85) 8%,rgb(0,0,0) 63%)\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re proud to approach each piano we encounter with a&nbsp;complete piano service mindset. 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