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Piano, Organ, and Keyboard/Expert Profile
Expertise
I am a Registered/tested member of the Piano Technicians Guild with 45 years of experience in all phases and levels of the acoustic piano. I will answer any questions regarding acoustic piano only. Electronic keyboards and player/reproducing pianos are outside of my expertise. Anything to do with: Construction, Service, Tuning, Purchasing, Selling, Insurance Appraisal, Rebuilding, Repairs, Legal issues, Maintenance, Environmental issues, Finish issues with acoustic pianos. My full resume can be found at: http://www.onestipiano.com
Experience in the area
In business since 1964, Extensive Rebuilding/Repair/Service facility. A certified, tested, member of the Piano Technicians Guild, Member of the Technical Advisory Service to Attorneys. Have performed piano service on Concert Stage, Recording Studios, and in the home. Http://www.onestipiano.com
Organizations
The Piano Technicians Guild, Master Piano Technicians of America, Technical Advisory Service to Attorneys. (TASA), IAPBT.
Publications
The Piano Technicians Journal
Education/Credentials
Attented Temple University, Drexel University, Philadelphia Community college all in the areas of engineering and Music. I taught a two semester course in Piano Technology and the related acoustical physics at Temple University. I have taught extensively for the Paino Technicians Guild and the Master Piano Technicians of America.
Past/Present Clients
The list is rather extensive. I would suggest you go http://www.onestipiano.com where there is a comprehensive list of clients past and present.
What do you like about this subject?
Mostly, after 45 years...I just like helping the consumer.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I would love for technicians in the field of piano technology be licensed in the state in which they intend to do business. I would like to see all technicians taking money for work perfomed to be tested. This protects the consumer.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
The Piano Technicians Guild is an international organization that offers the opportunity for an individual to become qualified. Of the two classes of working technicians, only the Registered technician is tested and qualified. The Associate member can be a hobbyist, student, apprentice, piano mover, piano refinisher, etc.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Not all piano technicians are qualified...unfortunately.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Kristine | 11/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! Very fast service. |
| Linda | 11/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Concise and clear response. Thank you very ..... |
| Carmie | 11/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | You have been ever so helpful.Thank ..... |
| luis | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ginette | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Mr. Onesti, Thank you very much ..... |
Recent Answers from Ralph Onesti
2009-11-23 piano worth:
Hi Michelle: Bell was established in 1864 in Guelph, Ontario. B 1895, the company was known as W. Bell and Company. In 1928, John S. Dowling took it over. The assets were purchased by Lesage Piano
2009-11-22 Jarrett & Goudge upright piano:
Hi again... Jarrett and Goudge: London, England, 1871, 6 New Bond Street Your serial number reflects a manufacturing date of c: 1865. I'm afraid an appraisal of this piece with concern many things:
2009-11-22 Jarrett & Goudge upright piano:
Hi Anka: You are correct...there is NOTHING on Jarret and Goudge. I'm thinking this was a piano made for a retailer. Look more. Take off what ever furniture will come off without using a tool
2009-11-22 what is my piano worth:
Hi Carmie... Yes...that has that fifties/sixties look... Let's see...............1965 is the date of manufacture. Worth...well...that depends on its configuration...looks like a console...and
2009-11-22 1987 Sohmer 34FP VS 2001 Baldwin FP:
Hi Emilia: As long as the piano technician was a registered one with the piano technicians guild, I would go with the Sohmer. You'll do fine. You can check a technicians status at http://www.ptg
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