Electronic keyboard instruments — especially Yamaha Disklaviers, Clavinovas, stage pianos, and organs — represent significant financial investments. Some of these instruments cost well over $50,000. I’ve had a few customers ask be about the best surge protector for their Disklavier or other instrument. My predecessor in keyboard repair here in Maine, Nick Orso, was so … Read more
When it comes to digital piano repairs, especially on Yamaha’s P series models, one thing’s for sure — there are a lot of screws. To open the plastic shell of a Yamaha P series digital keyboard, there are no fewer than sixty screws. And it can easily reach down between the hammers to unscrew the … Read more
Most consumer-grade hygrometers, including brands like Unni, ThermoPro, Govee, and Veanic, are not reliable enough for monitoring the humidity around a valuable instrument like a piano. These devices often claim ±5% RH accuracy, but real-world testing frequently shows fluctuations of 10% or more. This means your hygrometer might be telling you it’s 40% humidity, when … Read more