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About
Starting with something old or just out-of-tune and making it sound great again .... I love my work and receive personal satisfaction from making an acoustic piano sound and respond properly. Seeing a young musician who enjoys learning the instrument is just as rewarding as hearing a fine concert grand played by a skilled musician.
Regular piano tuning and maintenance can pass the music enjoyment on to future generations. Basic tuning cost includes minor adjustments such as sustain pedal response or basic repairs. If additional time is needed for repairs, this will be discussed prior to initiating additional work beyond tuning.
Overview
Hired 129 times
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44 years in business
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Services offered
Piano type
Spinet
Additional service
Fix sticky keys
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Mary K.
Aug 18, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
After evaluating the current state of the instrument, Mr. Horst made sure he knew what I needed for the tuning and was up front about the options. He spent nearly two hours getting my badly out-of-tunepiano in good working order. Pleasant and professional. I’d definitely recommend!
Details: Spinet • More than 2 years ago • At least once month • 11 years or more • Fix sticky keys
Piano Tuning
Nancy P.
Jan 6, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
GR was very responsive - I posted the request late one night, got his bid in the morning, and he was able to come out the following night. Our piano was in bad shape, tuning-wise, since it hadn't been tuned in a few years. We knew it would cost more than a regular tuning because of that, but we were pleasantly surprised how reasonable GR's extra charge was. Plus, GR was extremely dedicated, spending a full 3 hours at our home tuning the piano - and it sounds GReat now!! Highly recommend GR Horst to tune your piano!
Details: Spinet • Routine tuning • More than 2 years ago • 11 years or more
Piano Tuning
Kathy M.
Apr 28, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mr. GR Horst is a very nice man. He arrived promptly. After looking at the piano, he offered two options. The first under the exact quote given, the second a 2 1/2hour tuning to bring piano up to concert quality sound for just 40.00 more. Yes Sir! Honestly, we’ve neglected our poor piano 😩
Piano sounded Wonderful after he finished! Will absolutely use GR Horst again!
Details: Spinet • Routine tuning • More than 2 years ago • A few times a year • 11 years or more • Fix sticky keys
Piano Tuning
Sandra P.
Nov 24, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a great experience with GR Horst and will use him again. This was our first pianotuning on an old and out of tunepiano, and he explained what he was doing and made it sound beautiful.
Piano Tuning
Jeannine D.
Feb 23, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had a great experience with GR Horst Piano Tuner. He was very prompt. My piano was an older piano that i got from someone else. It was not tuned for quite some time. He stayed for a while to get it tuned just right and also fixed my broke piano pedal for no additional cost. I will use him again for my next pianotuning.
Piano Tuning
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Gale Horst
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Standard tuning charge includes tuning and can also include some basic repairs such as a few sticky keys. Additional repair cost, such as addressing overall tension issue, will be discussed prior to initiating work that would require additional time and cost.
There is a discount provided for a Church or non-profit organization. A discount also pertains to additional pianos at the same location that are tuned during the same appointment visit.
If the piano needs a "pitch-raise", additional time will be required and a commensurate charge. The need for a pitch-raise can be due to a move, not having been serviced for an extended time, or extreme temperature and humidity changes. A pitch-raise process requires an extra tuning pass to apply the proper tension to each string prior to fine-tuning the instrument.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Using information provided by a customer, determine approximately how long since the last tuning and whether there are other issues to deal with such as sticky key, broken strings, squeaky pedal etc. This helps to allow enough time for the service appointment. From there we secure a time on the appointment schedule and confirm the appointment via follow-up email.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Completed a course of study in piano tuning and servicing. In addition, attendance at regular meetings, conferences, and training by the Piano Technicians Guild are key in maintaining and increasing skills through continuing education.
