Tuning
Restoration
Servicing/Regulation
Repairs
Case and French polishing
Transportation
Piano hire
Piano lessons
 
 

We are able to offer a comprehensive tuning service. We are happy to work on all pianos from the family upright to concert Grands.

Piano Tuning is the skill of adjusting the tension of every string to make it sound as pleasant as possible when played with any of the other strings. This is accomplished by turning the tuning pins in the appropriate manner.

The piano is designed to deal with a lot of tension. This tension is supported across the frame by the plate, pinblock, tuning pins, bridges and soundboard. Because the piano is made from natural materials, changes in temperature or humidity will cause these parts to move slightly resulting in a change of tension. This will make the piano sound out of tune.

Our clients include; Haringey Schools, Dave Stuart’s Church Studios, Jools Holland, Nigel Kennedy, Shirley Bassey, the BBC's Top of the Pops as well as hundreds of local domestic customers.
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Islington Piano Galleries is proud to offer the finest possible restoration facility. A fully restored piano is an investment for the future.

The painstaking precision work which we put in to every restoration project will transform the instrument into a thing of beauty as well as a joy to play for generations. Normal restoration includes; re-stringing and re-pinning, soundboard restoration, action restoration and regulation, keyboard servicing and complete stripping and re-polishing of the case.
Piano restoration - stage by stage
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Like any other machine the piano needs regular servicing and action regulation. Our fully equipped workshops and trained technicians are able to provide a comprehensive range of services designed to improve both the tone and the touch of the instrument, thus giving your piano a new lease of life.
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From time to time all pianos will break down. The many felt and leather parts inside a piano are very fragile, also the wooden components tend to become dry over the years leading to cracks and splitting. Whether we work on site or in the workshop you can be assured of the best advice in order to remedy your problem. All work is guaranteed.
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Our senior technician is amongst the most respected piano polishers in the country. Having studied fine arts and antique furniture restoration at the Victoria and Albert Museum he is able to tackle any type of casework problem.

From damaged veneer to complete case restoration we can offer a selection of finishes in various price ranges.
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Because all pianos have a cast iron frame, even the smallest upright can be very heavy. It is not advisable under any circumstances to attempt to move a piano yourself. Our team of specialist movers can transport your piano safely to any destination. We are experts at stair work and block and tackle jobs. If necessary we are able to remove windows and roof sections in order to crane the piano in to position.

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Crouch End pianos is able to hire Grands or uprights for concerts or events. Delivery, set up and on site tuning is included. Prices on request.
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Lessons are available in either shop or at the customers home, lessons are £30.00 per hour. ( more )
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