Our 21-Point Inspection Process

Our process guarantees you're buying one of the finest reconditioned pianos in the world.

• Exterior
  The exterior is brought back to its original luster. The brass hinges, pedals and lock assembly are inspected and polished.

• Soundboard and Bridges
  The stability of the soundboard is inspected for full structural integrity and proper adhesion of the ribs.

• Downbearing
  The downward pressure of the string is checked to ensure proper soundboard transference. This assures good quality of tone and resonance.

• Pinblock
  Tuning stability is measured by testing the upward and downward torque of the tuning pins at A-440.

• Tuning Pins
  Tuning pins are cleaned and proper spacing between string coil and plate is checked.

• Strings
  The strings are examined and cleaned of anything that may affect their musical integrity.

• Key-bed
  We inspect the construction and geometry of the key-bed to ensure the proper placement and operation of the action.

• Keyframe
  Keys are removed and front and rear rail pins are inspected, cleaned, and lubricated. All worn punchings are replaced.

• Keys
  The keytops and key fronts are cleaned to ensure a uniform, bright-white appearance.

• Key Bushings
  We replace all worn key bushings to ensure proper lateral tightness of the keys.

• Pedals/Trapwork
  Pedal rods and tap work is adjusted to ensure proper operation. Worn felt bushing are replaced as needed to ensure quiet operation.

• Dampers
  Damper felt is inspected for proper softness and levers and wires are adjusted to correct and efficient operation.

• Hammers
  The hammers are inspected and reshaped to attain the correct firmness and geometry, assuring a full and proper contact point.

• Shanks/Flanges
  The operation of the flanges, center pins, and bushings are tested to ensure efficient and fluid motion of the hammer.

• Wippens
  All components of the wippen assembly are inspected and adjusted to ensure efficiency and fluid motion of the hammer.

• Repetition
  Worn or degraded return spring cords are replaced.

• Plate
  Complete inspection of the sound plate to ensure it's structural integrity.

• Touch weight
  The touch weight of each piano is adjusted to the original factory setting.

• Regulation
  The action is adjusted to ensure that each piano has a consistent, efficient and expressive feel and touch in all registers of the instrument.

• Voicing
  The tone quality of every piano is adjusted and perfected to reflect the clarity and depth of tone that is inherent in Yamaha pianos.

• Moisture Content/Seasoning
  The equilibrium moisture content (EMC) of all pianos is verified to ensure compatibility with all North American climates.