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.

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

Posted: 2 weeks 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

Posted: 3 months ago

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

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Posted: 3 months ago

It looks like someone tried to cover up this cracked frame. Fortunately it doesn’t have much effect on this particular piano. Unfortunately this piano is on its last legs due to neglect, age, and rust. #piano #pianotuner #pianoframe #castiron #crackedframe #oldpiano #rustystrings #neglect ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

Posted: 4 months ago

Cabinet Piano. You need long arms to tune one of these. #cabinetpiano #piano #pianotuner #pianotechnician #tallpiano #longarms ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

Posted: 6 months ago

Not entirely attractive but I suppose it saves wear and tear on the ivories. #piano #pianotuner #pianotechnician #notes #pianokeys #ivories #namingthings #stickylabels ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner is in Pampisford.

Posted: 6 months ago

A really useful piano accessory: bookholders for the modern piano which rarely comes with such an essential thing. I thought at first it was made by K. Kawai but no, piano manufacturers still haven’t got the point. This pair is made by Katz Klip, available on Amazon for just under £30. #piano #pianotuner #bookholder #katzklip #pianomanufacturer @ Pampisford ... See MoreSee Less

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Posted: 7 months ago

QI - Quite Interesting

The lowest note ever detected is a B flat, 57 octaves below middle-C. It is emanating from a black hole 250 million light years away.

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Posted: 8 months ago

Maybe we could call it Piano Weekend?HAPPY PIANODAY 2019 🎹!
“Why does the world need a Piano Day? For many reasons. But mostly, because it doesn’t hurt to celebrate the piano and everything around it: performers, composers, piano builders, tuners, movers and most important, the listener.” – Nils Frahm ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

Posted: 9 months ago

Interesting variation of the ‘tropicalised’ piano. Designed to stop excesses of humidity affecting vulnerable piano parts. This Blüthner has protection of the casework over the the more usual keys. #piano #pianotuner #pianotuning #tropical #humidity #blüthner #bluthner #casework #tropicalisation ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

Posted: 10 months ago

Very chunky Steinway which has seen better days. I guess I’d be the same if I’d been born in 1877. #piano #pianotuner #pianotuning #pianotechnician #steinway #steinwayandsons #steinwaypiano #1877 #newyorksteinway @ Cottenham ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

Posted: 12 months ago

When I see other instruments about I always bring up the subject of pitch. It’s surprising how many violin users express their ignorance about this and how it’s their teacher who tunes the violin for them. Surely lesson no.1 is how to tune your instrument? #piano #pianotuner #pitch #tuning #violin #violinteacher #learntotune ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

Posted: 12 months ago

Bechstein Concert 8. An actual joy to tune, even when it’s gone quite sharp over the long hot summer. #bechsteinpiano #bechstein #piano #pianotuner ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

Posted: 1 years ago

Only a couple of dates left if you'd like me to tune your piano before Christmas! ... See MoreSee Less

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Posted: 1 years ago

The music school Corfu Town #corfu #corfutown #music #musicschool #kerkira ... See MoreSee Less

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Posted: 1 years ago

I guess these pretty old bangers are going to get fewer as the years roll by. They’re now the exception where once they were the rule. Glad/sad. #piano #pianotuner #pianotuning #chappellpiano #marquetry #casework #ornate #oldbanger #vintage ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

Posted: 1 years ago

Another day, another Steinway. This one’s particularly unruly and needs a firm hand. Not for the faint hearted! #piano #pianotuner #steinway #pianotuning #pianotunerproblems #steinwaypiano ... See MoreSee Less

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Posted: 1 years ago

A very tall Petrof c1915, it comes up to my chin! Interesting celeste felt and very elegant sconces. #piano #pianotuner #cambridgepianotuner #petrof #tallpiano #celestepedal #sconce #sconces #oldpiano @ Sawston ... See MoreSee Less

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Posted: 1 years ago

The first signs of moth! Exterminate before your piano is clinking and clunking. #piano #pianotuner #pianoproblems #moth ... See MoreSee Less

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Posted: 1 years ago

Lovely Arts and Crafts Bechstein, properly restored. #piano #pianotuner #bechstein #artsandcrafts #bechsteinpiano #artsandcraftspiano #pianorestoration #jshenry #jshenrycasework ... See MoreSee Less

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Posted: 1 years ago

No such thing, oh no it isn’t as the bass is bichord and singles, and yes, I certainly will. #uprightirongrand #piano #pianotuner #pianoproblems #uprightgrand #checkaction ... See MoreSee Less

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Posted: 1 years ago

Not too close to the radiator! #piano #pianotuner #pianoproblems #radiator ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

Posted: 2 years ago

Apologies to all those who are waiting for a reply to a tuning request! I am currently experiencing a high volume of work but will do my best to respond as quickly as possible. A quicker response is usually achieved by email rather than telephone. Thanks for your patience. ... See MoreSee Less

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Posted: 2 years ago

Music brings happiness! Before the telly was invented. #piano #pianotuner #music #happiness #oldadvertising #playerpiano #pianola ... See MoreSee Less

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Posted: 2 years ago

The sun is shining on a parade of astrology. #piano #pianotuner #pianologo #astrology ... See MoreSee Less

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Cambridge Piano Tuner

Posted: 2 years ago

It’s always baffled me why DIY piano owners can never, ever stick their key tops back on straight. #piano #pianotuner #pianoproblems #pianokeys #gluejob #diy #pianorepair #perfectionist @ Cherry Hinton ... 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

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Institute of Musical Instrument Technology

Member