What is involved in rebuilding a piano?
A piano is made largely of wood, felt, metal, and leather. All of these materials are susceptible to severe humidity changes and deteriorate over the years. Wood soundboards and pin blocks crack and dry out. Glue joints separate. Strings rust and corrode. Hammers and other felts wear, dry out, or become moth-eaten. Tone is lost. The action loses its responsiveness. Eventually, the piano will not hold a tune. This is the time to rebuild. Rebuilding involves replacing or restoring all aspects of the piano. Typically the soundboard, pin block, action parts, and strings are replaced with new parts. Refinishing the cabinet is recommended to enhance the value and appearance.
