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THE PIANO TECHNICIANS GUILD
4444 FOREST AVE.
KANSAS CITY, KS 66106
PHONE: (913) 432-9975

JULY, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AREA REGISTERED PIANO TECHNICIAN ELECTED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(Mesa, AZ) Mark Purney, RPT, has been re-elected to the office of Western Regional Vice President for the Piano Technicians Guild.

Purney will serve in the position through July 2018 representing the interests of piano technicians, promoting educational opportunities and serving as a goodwill ambassador to the piano community. Purney will also be directly involved with administration ...

May, 2017
The Renner Academy is an advanced training program produced by Renner USA (provider of fine piano action parts, hammers and tools to piano manufacturers, technicians and piano rebuilders). The week-long training program is offered every few months in Scottsdale, AZ, and technicians from around the world travel to attend this prestigious program. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Renner Academy this year.

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THE PIANO TECHNICIANS GUILD
4444 FOREST AVE.
KANSAS CITY, KS 66106
PHONE: (913) 432-9975

JULY, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AREA REGISTERED PIANO TECHNICIAN ELECTED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mesa’s Mark Purney, RPT, has been elected to the office of Western Regional Vice President.

Purney will serve in the position through July 2016 representing the interests of piano technicians, promoting educational opportunities and serving as a goodwill ambassador to the piano community. He’ll also be directly involved with administration and long-term-planning.

“I’m honored to be able to ...

Here are some typical upright repairs. This Astin Weight console is played regularly, resulting in worn hammers and broken hammer return springs. When the hammers become grooved and worn, they require filing and reshaping to restore proper tone. Unlike grand pianos which use gravity to return the hammers to rest, upright pianos need springs to assist in this process. When the springs are broken or not adjusted properly, poor or no repetition of notes can result.

First, the dust and debris ...

Our second and final photo set from NAMM 2015 – Continued from Day One of our NAMM blog.

Fazioli Concert Grand, one of the finest pianos in the world.

Rick Baldassin is the 2014 Piano Technicians Guild ...

Here are some photos from a great day at Winter NAMM 2015…

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Short video clip of the Ravenscroft 275 Titanium

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It’s time again for the National Association of Music Merchants Show, the ultimate gathering of musicians and manufacturers of musical instruments, recording and sound equipment. I just arrived in Anaheim this morning, and looking forward to a few days of fun with my friends from AZ, WA & FL, as well as catching up with PTG colleagues and piano manufacturers from around the world. If time permits, I’ll post photos and highlights each day.

Jude Reveley, RPT flew in from Boston to present an all-day seminar in Arizona on January 10, 2015. Jude is the owner of Absolute Piano Restoration, and is recognized among the piano rebuilding community as one of the very best. The event was hosted by the Phoenix Chapter of the Piano Technicians Guild, and the meeting space was generously provided by Arizona Piano Company in Phoenix.

The focus of the class ...

At Mesa Piano, we’re quite fond of the Schimmel K213 (7′ Semi-Concert Grand Piano) made in Braunschweig, Germany. In fact, it’s the the piano we have in our own home. But like many pianos, ours has a polished ebony finish.

This one really caught my eye (how could it not?) at a recent visit to Arizona Piano Company in Phoenix. The custom, “blood orange” color made heads turn whenever someone walked into the ...

Large sandblasting cabinets are very expensive, but probably worth it if sandblasting is a daily activity for your shop. If your blasting needs are occasional, like mine, a home-built blasting box is sufficient, and hundreds of dollars cheaper. I was asked to post more information about the one I built, so I hope this information is helpful. Below is a list of what you need, followed by instructions.

DIY 45 Gallon Sandblasting Box:

Materials Needed for Box:

• Large Plastic Bin With Latching ...