Tuning. The perfect blend of Art and Science. Similar to regularly scheduled oil changes in your car, keeping your piano in tune will help prolong the life of the piano as well as continually enhance your enjoyment of the instrument. Aural Tuning as well as the aid of a Visual Tuning Device is offered as options for those customers who prefer either method. Unless otherwise discussed, all pianos are set to today´s Pitch Standard of A=440 hz.

Repairs. Over time, a piano will require more than just tuning. Depending on how often the piano is being used will usually determine how often repairs will be necessary. Most repairs can be done in the home, but sometimes it is necessary to perform repairs in a shop setting, where access to tools and parts is more convenient.

Typically, the first repair to any piano will be to re-shape the hammers. In most cases, this can be done in the home. Over time they will start to flatten out and start to produce a more "brassy" or "brittle" tone. They will also become harder as a result of the felt compressing. Re-shaping and voicing the hammers will usually produce the most dramatic affect a customer will hear with their instrument.

Similar to rotating the tires and keeping them in balance, keeping the action in regulation will produce not only the best "touch" for your instrument, but will also give the pianist the best opportunity to produce the best "tone" for the instrument. A piano action that is out of regulation is typically hard to play for any length of time, destroying any chance of the pianist reaching their full potential. My feeling on this subject is “If it´s not fun to play, then you won´t".

Certain action regulation adjustments can be done in the home. However, if the action has fallen into a state where these adjustments are not feasible by themselves, then it is necessary to transport the action to a shop setting to perform a complete and thorough top-to-bottom regulation. There are many more repairs that can be done in the home that don´t require you to be without your piano for any length of time. A good maintenance schedule will help you enjoy the piano for a long, long time.

Restorations. Over the course of time, it will be necessary to restore all or part of the piano, depending on factors that are discussed with each client. Re-stringing the piano, replacing the pinblock, shimming or replacing the soundboard, re-finishing the case, new keytops, etc. These are all a part of the restoration process. I will always discuss with the client 3 options for restoration: what you must do; what you should do; and what you could do. This gives you the best understanding of what is needed with the piano. The client makes the final decision based on the facts presented. There are no surprises with this method, and it has served me well for years.

Appraisals. If you are selling, buying, or donating a piano, an appraisal will tell you how much the instrument is worth. I have helped quite a few clients buy a piano, saving them thousands of dollars in the process. I have also helped clients sell their instrument with the knowledge of its "fair market" worth. If you wish to donate your piano to a charitable organization or a church, it may be necessary, for tax purposes, to have the instrument appraised by a qualified technician. Insurance companies regularly call Bondi´s Piano Service to assess the cost of repairing damage. I have worked with many Insurance companies over the years, and they know Bondi´s Piano Service will provide a solid "bottom line" price to repair the instrument.

For more information, please contact
Phil Bondi, RPT or call (239) 949-3688.

24600 S. Tamiami Trail
Unit 212-204
Bonita Springs, FL 34134

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The products Bondi's Piano Service carries and endorses are designed to prolong the life of your instrument. They are also designed to help maintain the pitch and the beauty of the instrument. The accessories the company provides for its customers carry a 5-year parts and labor guarantee. I am proud to provide my clients this level of protection. You have made an investment. It is my responsibility to help you maintain and preserve the integrity and the longevity of the instrument.

One product the company highly endorses for all pianos is Dampp-Chaser. Since 1947, this company has been providing humidity control for pianos world-wide. Dampp-Chaser has been endorsed by leading piano manufacturers as the most effective way to help control the level of humidity at the instrument. The concept and design of this product is simple, extremely effective, and surprisingly affordable. Pianos that have a Dampp-Chaser system installed will typically be much more stable between tunings. I call it "a very affordable insurance policy for your investment". You can visit their web site at www.dampp-chaser.com to learn more about this very successful and consumer-friendly company.

Another product the company endorses is Dawson String Covers. This woven wool cover is designed to keep the inside of the Grand piano clean and prevent moisture in the air from corroding strings. Supported by sewn-covered battans, the cover is designed to be left in place at all times because it doesn't touch the strings. There are over 400 patterns presently available, and new patterns can be easily obtained using a simple paper pattern.

The combination of utilizing both a Dampp-Chaser system and a Dawson String Cover gives you the best protection for your investment in the industry. I always carry a sample cover with me, and would be very happy to give you a demonstration and show you the range of colors that are available to you.

Jansen Piano Accessories carries everything from bench pads and music lamps to caster cups and stage dollies for the smallest spinet to the Concert Grand. Jansen offers a wide range of Piano accessories for the consumer as well as the professional. My shop is equipped with a lot of their "heavy-duty" hardware.

For more information, please contact
Phil Bondi, RPT or call (239) 949-3688.

24600 S. Tamiami Trail
Unit 212-204
Bonita Springs, FL 34134