Services

PTS offers services to Harvard FAS and FAS affiliates.

Tuning

The Harvard Music Department receives unlimited tunings on any instrument located in a classroom, office or practice room. All other pianos located outside of the Music Department are tuned 3 times per year, and thereafter by request. All tuning requests should be made 5 working days in advance to assure prompt scheduling.

Repair

Minor repairs are made free of charge to all FAS instruments. Major repairs are made at the cost of parts and labor except for the HMD where there is no charge for labor.

Rebuilding

Action rebuilding is performed at the Harvard Piano Shop for the cost of parts and labor except for the HMD where there is no charge for labor. Soundboard replacement is performed by an outside vendor at current price.

Case Repair and Refinishing

All refinishing and veneer repair is performed by an outside vendor at current price.

Appraisals / Evaluations

Contact PTS for information regarding cost and extent of piano rebuilding projects, evaluation of prospective donations to FAS and appraisals for tax purposes. We also advise and assist in the purchase of new instruments.