Cambridge Piano Tuner – Piano tuner and additional services in the Cambridgeshire area

01223 562792 | 07976 205522 info@cambridgepianotuner.co.uk

Cambridge Piano Tuner

Nigel Donovan is a professional piano tuner and technician serving the Cambridge area. Established 1980, he is an accredited Member of The Institute of Musical Instrument Technology and a member (and past Vice President) of the Pianoforte Tuners’ Association.

Repairs

Many minor repairs can be done in situ, whilst any major repairs or reconditioning can be facilitated through an established network of highly skilled renovators.

Piano sales

Helping to satisfy the growing demand for quality used pianos at affordable prices by supplying high quality, pre-owned, refurbished Yamaha U Series pianos from Japan.

Book a tuning

Please feel free to give me a call on either of the numbers at the top of the page or send me a message to book a tuning.

Cambridge Piano Tuner

8 months ago

A wonderful opportunity for the PTA. One of those events that makes membership worthwhile! Full details on the Membership section of the PTA website https://pianotuner.org.uk/events/ #piano #pianotuner #pianotechnician #bechsteinpianos ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

11 months ago

Oh dear. Never a good combination, especially when it’s on full blast. The tuning, soundboard, and action will all suffer long term. Please turn it off and lift the spirits of your tuner. Happy New Year from the PTA! ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

12 months ago

My customer is moving house and unfortunately cannot take her beloved piano with her. Any sensible offer considered. It's a Collard & Collard c1905 about 6’2” in length. It's all original and working and is a lovely piece of furniture too. Money less important than it goes to a good home. Last tuned by me at A440 in 2019. ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

1 years ago

Humidity changes have been quite excessive this year and it's becoming apparent that many pianos are suffering as a result. You might find that the pitch has gone sharp, especially in the treble. Even pianos that have been tuned recently are being affected. This usually settles as winter approaches and the pitch comes down but my waiting list is only going to get longer. I have limited availability left before Christmas. ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner is in England.

1 years ago

Exploring the back lanes of North Essex today. Some pianos are well hidden. #piano #pianotuner #pianotechnician #driving #countrylane #essex ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

1 years ago

Out now the latest PTA Directorywww.pianotuner.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

1 years ago

I have two adjustable piano stools for sale. Both secondhand and in perfect working order. One is semi-gloss with dark/moss green seat and the other is matt with brown inset seat, easily removal to recover with a fabric of your choice. Both at £40, ready to collect or I can deliver if I'm in your area. ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

1 years ago

Rick Wakeman played Life on Mars for me on what was once the largest piano in the world. ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

1 years ago

Events - Pianoforte Tuners' Association

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Challen Grand Piano (11’8″) at The Old Granary Studio Saturday 27th August 2022 The Old Granary Studio, Priory Farm,Read more... »

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Cambridge Piano Tuner is in England.

2 years ago

Sensible use of a thermal mat to protect from the dreaded, unavoidable underfloor heating. #piano #pianotuner #pianotuning #pianomat #thermalmat #underfloorheating ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

2 years ago

Just for the record, I haven't retired! I won't be hanging up my tuning lever just yet and have no plans to fully retire any time soon. My concession to reaching a certain age has been to cut my working week to three days so keep the requests for tuning coming in. I do get booked up though so please allow a couple of weeks notice. ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner is in England.

2 years ago

This box has rattled around with me for 40 years since I inherited it from a long dead tuner. A testament to an age of non single use packaging #box #cardboard #singleusesucks #antique #piano #pianotuner #pianotech #pianoparts #pianosupplies ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner is in England.

3 years ago

Before and after! #piano #pianotuner #pianotech #pianokeys #pianokeybed #moths ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

3 years ago

A very suitable piano to reassure that I'll be cleaning the keys with anti-bac before and after each tuning. Especially this one! ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner is sharing a COVID-19 update.

3 years ago

After a long enforced retirement, I'm finally back to work. I do have quite a backlog of postponed tunings to get through and a lengthy waiting list. Hopefully I'll catch up in time and begin to send out reminders once more. Thanks for your patience. ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

4 years ago

CORONAVIRUS UPDATEI have been considering my position regarding visiting people in their home in the light of the current Coronavirus situation.It is with much regret that I am postponing all appointments for the foreseeable future but hope to catch up when the emergency is over.I feel it is only right that I follow the Government guidelines and help prevent the spread of the virus to you and your family and for my own safety.Thank you for your patience and stay healthy! ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

4 years ago

Can you spare a minute to help Nigel Donovan?

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Pay Self-Employed/Freelancers 80% of their median salary during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

4 years ago

CORONAVIRUSI will be working for as long as I can or am able to. I will understand if you want to postpone my visit but please rest assured I am being careful and sensible with hand hygiene.For now, it's business as usual. I will update developments here as necessary, meanwhile stay safe and healthy! ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner is in England.

4 years ago

An idea that never caught on! A gramophone in your piano stool complete with autochanger. The speakers and radio are in the electric Eavestaff Minipiano. Played by Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret c. 1939. Only nine were made. #piano #pianotuner #pianotechnician #eavestaff #minipiano #electricpiano #hmthequeen #princesselisabeth #princessmargaret #1939 #gramaphone #pianostool @ Cambridge, Cambridgeshire ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner is in England.

4 years ago

Lambert gilded upright made for the Great Exhibition 1851. Tortoiseshell inlaid ivories. #piano #pianotuner #pianotechnician #gildedpiano #tortoiseshell @ Cambridge, Cambridgeshire ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

4 years ago

A great piano, a doddle to tune and the best piano I know for the taller pianist, having a keyboard slightly higher than most. #piano #pianotuner #pianotuning #schimmel #schimmelpiano #keyboard #tallpianist #tallpianistproblems ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

4 years ago

https://youtu.be/0wdSzRCHRE8 ... See MoreSee Less

#BeThere - MARK GOODWIN PIANOS FAMILY CHRISTMAS VIDEO 2019

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If you like it PLEASE subscribe, share & comment 🙂 Credits: The kids are mine, the old man is my Dad, the lady in the photo is my Mum (she's alive don't wor...

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Cambridge Piano Tuner is in England.

4 years ago

Lovely big old Erard grand from 1894. Note the under string dampers. #piano #pianotuner #pianotuning #grandpiano #erardpiano #ninefootpiano #straightstrungpiano @ Cambridge, Cambridgeshire ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

4 years ago

Mystery dust! It’s through the whole wrestplank but no loose pins. Could be woodworm but no trace anywhere else. Could be the wrestpin bushings that have crumbled but why? #piano #pianotuner #pianotuning #pianotechnician #wrestpins #wrestplank #pinblock #tuningpins #woodworm #dust ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

4 years ago

Sometimes the simpler the better. #piano #pianotuner #pianotechnician #marquetry #artdeco #inlay #johnspencerpiano #gooddesign ... See MoreSee Less

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Frequently asked questions

Please follow the link below to find out more about my services.

Pianoforte Tuners’ Association

Member

Institute of Musical Instrument Technology

Member