Callahan Piano, the first, and most experienced, licensed installers of Stanwood TouchDesign in Northern California, is a full-service shop offering everything in piano care from tuning to complete rebuilding. Visit our new online photo album which highlights our technicians and our work, or learn more about our services by clicking on the choices below:
A service call for tuning includes a pitch raise and tuning to A-440, cleaning, adjustment of the pedals, minor repairs or regulation. The fee is $275.00 for first time customers and $235.00 for repeat customers if the last service occurred within the last two years. Written estimates for repairs and written appraisals are also available, at $185.00. Tuning in a variety of Historical Temperaments is also available. Please contact us for more information.
A service call for a written appraisal includes a complete evaluation of both the musical workings of the instrument as well as the condition of the case. An estimate for any needed repairs is given in writing as well as Fair Market Value, Retail Value, and Replacement Cost. The fee is $185.00.
A service call for an estimate for repairs includes a complete evaluation of both the musical working of the instrument as well as the condition of the case. An estimate for repairs is given in writing, often with several cost options. A written appraisal of value both before and after repairs is provided as well. The fee is $185.00 which may be credited towards the cost of repairs.
Have you ever experienced an action which is difficult to play? Too heavy? Too light? Hard to control? These all too common problems can be eliminated completely in any fine quality grand piano with installation of the Patented Stanwood TouchDesignTM system of action balancing. We are the only licensed installers in Northern California. More information about Stanwood TouchDesign is available right here on this site, including an in-depth article, frequently asked questions, and our own customer feedback.
We have extensive training and experience in the special service needs of the Yamaha DisklavierTM. With over 200 clients with DisklaviersTM, we are the largest provider of service in the Bay Area for these acoustic pianos with a computerized record and playback mechanism. Many older models can be upgraded to the new XG series. Please contact us for more information.
We work with the finest local piano refinishers and touch-up specialists in order to restore the finish of your piano to its original beauty. Click here to visit the Piano Technician's Guild website for more information.
Bay Area pianists and piano technicians agree: there is no finer restoration work being done in
Northern California than at our workshop on Ferry Point in Alameda.
We specialize in Steinway Grand restoration as well as Mason & Hamlin, Baldwin, and other fine makes.
The process begins with an in home estimate to evaluate the different ways to bring out the most in your
instrument. A visit to the workshop follows where the intricacies of the restoration process are demonstrated and
explained.
An opportunity to play a completed instrument is always available. Feeling and hearing our finished product
is what convinces our clients to trust us with their most prized possession. Here is what our clients say about the
rebuilding process.
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to visit the Piano Technician's Guild website for more information.
For more about piano regulation, Click here to visit the Piano Technician's Guild website for more information.
For more about piano voicing, Click here for an article at the PTG bulletin.
Locally, there are a number of great options, but we use and love Kelly Piano Moving, another family owned and operated business. Please contact them directly at (415) 532-5362. Two other options for piano movers with whom we've had great experiences are McCrea's AA Moving in Oakland, and Statewide Moving, in San Francisco. We can also arrange for long distance and cross-country piano moving. Please contact us for more information.
Callahan Piano Service has provided both pre-sale and post-sale service for nearly all new and used pianos sold by Piedmont Piano Company since it was founded over 40 years ago. Click here for further details.
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