Just How Good Will A Player System Make My Piano Sound?

We're asked this on a regular basis. First, you have to ask yourself a couple of questions:

"Oh! Is that a piano sitting over there in the corner?"

"How long has it been since the Piano Tuner was here?"

If you don't know the answer to either of these basic questions, we need to have a talk. In other words, if your piano is not in optimum shape as a musical instrument, the piano player system will not make it sound better or play like a new piano.

Does this mean that player system you've been considering isn't an option? Goodness, No! Read On!

In a nutshell, for the piano player system to effectively translate the musical data into beautiful melodies, your piano's action must be regulated, the hammers in good shape and last but not least, the piano needs to be in tune.

What is piano action regulation and why is it so important? Pianos are mechanical beasts and mechanical components change with wear and use. This is normal and to be expected. Action regulation brings your piano's action back to, or as close as possible, to factory specifications. Each piano's specifications are a bit different based on the geometric design of the piano's action, and how each component of the action works in relation to the action as a whole.

A piano with an action that is poorly regulated or not regulated at all will result in poor touch and tone, compromising the ability of the instrument to express musical notes expressively and dynamically, whether the piano is played by a piano player system or by human touch.

Before custom installing a player system on your piano, your certified technician will evaluate your piano's overall mechanical condition and make recommendations if any maintenance is needed.

For a more in depth understanding of piano action regulation, watch for posts on our new "Technical Tuesdays".