Johnston Piano Service

10/04/2023

https://www.johnstonpiano.com/chris-repairs-bridge-on-weber-antique-upright/

Check out the before and after pictures from Chris’ recent repair of a Weber Antique Upright. “It has a 3/4 inch cast iron plate that does not go to the top and has new bass strings. The old bridge had several cracks in it and was beyond repair. It is very rare to see an upper bridge in the bass...

09/06/2023

01/17/2022

I keep all of my clients pianos tuned to a440
when they are in good condition which is most of the time.
I also vacuum them top to bottom every 5 years😀

08/22/2019

Over the past couple of months I attended two big events: A seminar on Piano Discs in Boston and the 62nd Piano Technician’s Guild Annual Convention and Technical Institute in Tucson.

http://johnstonpiano.com/tucson-and-boston-piano-seminars/

03/20/2019

I just replaced the white keys on this 100 year old Oak piano.
Notice the wood has a marble type pattern. Because of it's age
I used off white (satin) with simulated grain

02/22/2019

http://johnstonpiano.com/knabe-piano-restoration/

01/08/2019

These are my good friends from Mumford Restoration helping
me move my next Rebuilding project.

10/08/2018

I have done my 2nd successful polyester repair on ebony pianos.
Should be ready for damage in critical areas like keyboard and
lid soon. I made a dent repair on traditional lacquer bench
and me and my customer could not see previous scratch

08/13/2018

Chris Johnston, RPT*, of Raleigh, NC, was among more than 600 attendees, including piano service specialists, manufacturers and suppliers from around the world, who attended the 61st annual Piano Technicians Guild Convention and Technical Institute. At the event, the PTG presented Mr. Johnston with a pin to commemorate his 35th year of attendance.

http://johnstonpiano.com/chris-johnston-participates-in-annual-international-piano-institute-receives-35-year-anniversary-pin/

Chris Johnston, RPT*, of Raleigh, NC, was among more than 600 attendees, including piano service specialists, manufacturers and suppliers from around the world, who attended the 61st annual Piano Technicians Guild Convention and Technical Institute. At the event, the PTG presented Mr. Johnston with....

05/07/2017