Joel R.Smith
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Testimonials
"Joel has moved pianos, tuned pianos, repaired pianos and replaced pianos that I either play, own or are associated with. He is very professional, capable and dependable. He is willing not only to do all these things but will do research on your behalf to give you the proper answer to your situation. I depend on his service and I am glad he is available. If you have a piano, want a piano or want to know information about a piano, give him a call."
Phil Perdue - Facebook
I really appreciate everything Joel did to help get our old and neglected piano back into shape. Now it plays beautifully! He explained everything before he did anything, and gave me different options and recommendations how to best address our problems. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and punctual too! The tuning was also very reasonably priced. I highly recommend working with him.
Lauren A. - Google
Joel does an outstanding job, and very professional. I trust only him with my pianos!
Joy S. - Facebook
Joel did a great tuning job, and even better was his professionalism. He sent email confirmations and a reminder. He was an time (actually a little bit early) and would have phoned if something were going to delay him. He had to come a long way, and I”m thankful to have found out about him.
Ann B. - Google & Angies List
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Service Areas
MARYLAND
- Salisbury, MD
- Berlin, MD
- Ocean City, MD
- Newark, MD
- Snow Hill, MD
- Pocomoke City, MD
- Crisfield, MD
- Princess Anne, MD
- Cambridge, MD
- Hurlock, MD
- Easton, MD
- St. Michaels, MD
- Federalsburg, MD
- and all areas in between
DELAWARE
- Delmar, DE
- Laurel, DE
- Seaford, DE
- Bridgeville, DE
- Selbyville, DE
- Millsboro, DE
- Georgetown, DE
- Milton, DE
- Fenwick Island, DE
- Bethany Beach, DE
- and all areas in between
VIRGINIA
- Chincoteague, VA
- Exmore, VA
- Parksley, VA
- Eastville, VA
- Onancock, VA
- Onley, VA
- Nassawadox, VA
- Harborton, VA
- and all areas in between
Author Archives: Joel
Broken Agraffe on Petrof Grand
Not a common repair, but occasionally an agraffe will break and has to be replaced.
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Gluing Baldwin Hammers
Baldwin pianos of a certain era all develop a problem with the hammer felts pulling apart. Today’s client was one of those…about 15 hammers needed some attention.
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Knabe Pedal Lyre Repair
Moved an older Knabe Grand for a client. The pedal lyre was beginning to come unglued. I disassembled it, cleaned up the joints, and re-glued. Good for another 100 years!!!
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Grand Leg – Moving Damage
House movers decided to try and tip the piano over on it’s side without taking the bass side leg off. Needless to say, they broke the leg. I was able to fit it back together and glue it up. The … Continue reading
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Yes, I repair moving damage
Moving pianos sometimes cause damage. Spindle legs on small vertical pianos are especially susceptible. This piano got damaged during a move. I was able to repair the damage, but sadly, forgot to take an after picture.
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Gluing Hammers
Hammers are beginning to come apart on a school piano. I’m gluing and clamping them. Less expensive than a new set of hammers.
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A couple of emailed reviews I’ve recently received
“I recently had my piano tuned by Joel R. Smith, piano and tuning service. He arrived promptly and the appointment was easy to schedule. He was meticulous, extremely knowledgeable and his prices were very fair. In addition to doing a … Continue reading
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Forklift Grand Piano Move
Moving a Yamaha Grand off a deck with the help of a Bobcat forklift in Metompkin, VA.
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Throwback Piano Work – Steinway
This is an older Steinway upright in a church. Considering the age, it is in surprisingly good condition. Needed some damper levers replaced, as well as a few other minor things.
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Piano Fallboard Lock
Pianos in schools and other institutions can be protected with a fallboard lock…. And yes I sell and install these.
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