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Hailun "buzz"

  • 1.  Hailun "buzz"

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 02-11-2020 18:19
    Would anyone like to try to tackle an undiagnosed "buzz" at B4 on a Hailun 178?  The piano is in Georgetown.  The customer has talked to Hailun, who has promised the customer that they would contact me to discuss the problem.  Any bets on whether they will ever call?

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    Ron Bergeron, RPT
    Austin, Texas
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  • 2.  RE: Hailun "buzz"

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 02-12-2020 10:52
    I've found annoying little buzzes on some of the hardware.  Check hinges and other attached pieces. Very annoying and hard to find sometimes. 
    ~ jeannie 

    Jeannie Grassi, Registered Piano Technician
    Bainbridge Island, WA
    206-842-3721





  • 3.  RE: Hailun "buzz"

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 02-12-2020 21:39
    Buzzes are the bane of my existence; everything from picture frames on the wall, to loose cabinet screws, bridge pins, agraffes, Fallboard hinge pins, and peanut m&m's under the plate....
    One sometimes needs a second person to initiate the buzz while you use your stethoscope, mirrors, pushing & pulling cabinet parts, and careful directed listening.
    Nancy Salmon, RPT
    LaVale, MD





  • 4.  RE: Hailun "buzz"

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 02-13-2020 10:22
    As always, my thanks to our community for their help.  The customer (an MD) took a week off and tightened every single screw and bolt he could find on the piano, took photos of it all (with notations) and sent it to me this morning.  The buzz was most pronounced in the plate screws "above the serial number" and the stretcher.  Also offending with a different '"buzz" was the hinge pin and the music desk props among others.  I'm glad I didn't have to charge by the hour to find and fix all of those.  By the way, how DO you charge for diagnosing and fixing a "buzz"?

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    Ron Bergeron, RPT
    Austin, Texas
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  • 5.  RE: Hailun "buzz"

    Member
    Posted 02-13-2020 12:04
    So.... is the buzz fixed ? If the piano has a lid lock at the top of the stretcher a rattle or buzz can be coming from the inside of the lock and present itself at certain frequencies. Been there and done that. Regarding hinge pins maybe they are a little undersized a small piece of clear tubing may damp the pin enough if it is placed on the visible pins of the hinge pin. Of course the screws on both the lid and rim could be loose as well. If the client followed your directions I would charge a small consultation fee .

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    James Kelly
    Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
    Pawleys Island SC
    843-325-4357
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  • 6.  RE: Hailun "buzz"

    Posted 02-13-2020 13:16
    Hello Ron, 

    This is Joanna Ruiz with Hailun USA. I had a nice chat with the customer and we are doing everything we can do to have the issue resolved. 

    We respond to all claims within 24 hours and try to have all resolved in a timely manner. :-)

    If anyone ever needs anything you can always call, text, or email. We support he PTG organization 110% and are always here to help. 

    (509) 946-8078
    joanna.ruiz@vienna-pianos.com

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    Joanna Ruiz
    Office Manager
    Vienna International
    Richland WA
    312-608-8688
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  • 7.  RE: Hailun "buzz"

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 02-13-2020 13:39
    I will "amen' Hailun's continued support of the PTG. 










  • 8.  RE: Hailun "buzz"

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 02-13-2020 13:54
    I have been completely impressed by Hailun's response to my customer's needs. Nicely done!

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    Ron Bergeron, RPT
    Austin, Texas
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  • 9.  RE: Hailun "buzz"

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 02-14-2020 09:07
    I will mention there is a large screw which connects the stretcher to the rim, (which I recall being somewhat hard to find) and took only a bit of tightening to resolve a difficult, persistent buzzing complaint. I couldn't hear it, truth be told, but the owner (a music professor) certainly did, and his ear guided me to the spot.  Very happy overall with his Hailun, I will add!

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    Brian Mott
    Madison WI
    608-246-0506 USA
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  • 10.  RE: Hailun "buzz"

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 02-14-2020 10:38
    Regarding charging for this kind of thing I will tell the client that I must get paid for the time I spend on this (and that it can sometimes be very complex), there are some things THEY can do as easily as I can, one of which is to tighten every single screw they can find (and get to) anywhere on the piano. Another thing is to remove any object in the room that MIGHT vibrate. If these still don't identify the source of the buzz (or "high frequency vibration") then I can pick up where they left off. If, after an hour or so I still cannot figure it out then we can call in another tech who might bring a fresh viewpoint on the matter.

    This way they understand that this is NOT a free service. 

    Pwg

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    Peter Grey
    Stratham NH
    603-686-2395
    pianodoctor57@gmail.com
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  • 11.  RE: Hailun "buzz"

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 02-14-2020 20:43
    FYI: Hailun DID call me today and we discussed the most typical "buzz makers."  I repent of my haughty attitude toward Hailun.  The problem, by the way, has been resolved by a dedicated customer and a good set of screwdrivers.

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    Ron Bergeron, RPT
    Austin, Texas
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