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John C.
03/2020
piano tuning
 + -1 moreEven before Mr. Dacks was finished, I could hear the improvement. His fee was so reasonable that I insisted on adding to it. Very professional!
Description of Work: Tuning on an unusual piano that includes extra (aliquot) strings, and which had not been tuned for some years.
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Angela T.
01/2019
piano tuning
 + -1 moreRichard did an excellent job. He was prompt, professional and personable. Our piano hadn't been tuned in at least 10 years. He initially said he might have to visit twice (to tweak any possible slippage, since it had been so long), and we would have gladly paid him to come again, but after doing the job he decided a second visit wasn't necessary. We'd hire him again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Piano Tuning
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Julie R.
07/2017
piano tuning
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Description of Work: Piano Tuning.
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Kimberly C.
06/2017
piano tuning
 + -1 moreMr. Dacks has been our piano tuner for years. Excellent service every time. Reasonable, honest, and excellent service. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mr. Dacks to anyone requiring an experienced and dependable piano tuner. In my opinion, Mr. Dacks is the BEST!
Description of Work: Piano Tuning
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David R.
04/2017
piano tuning
 + -1 moreRichard is very nice and was available from a cancellation literally the day we called. But even without the cancellation, his time frame was in the next day or two. He did a wonderful job. Since it had been so long since our last tuning, Richard recommended our piano would need two sessions to get it tuned correctly- which was understandable and we accepted (doubling our cost)- but what a difference it made! We are very happy with the work he did and for his professionalism.
Description of Work: Our residential home piano hadn't been tuned in 5 years and was needing help. We didn't know anyone for this job in our area and literally cold called Richard off of Angie's list after being stood up by the place we bought our piano from- and I'm glad we did.
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Carol H.
03/2016
piano tuning
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$110
Robert H.
02/2015
piano tuning
 + -1 moreHe called because he was going to be a little late. Was very pleasant and professional. He told me everything he was doing and reasons for doing it.
Description of Work: Piano repair- fixed sticking keys (which were ALL the keys), tuned to pitch.
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$240
jolie F.
02/2015
piano tuning
 + -1 moreProfessional, friendly, funny. He explained what may go wrong since the piano has been stored wrong and not tuned in many years. He was careful to not damage it. Had to come back a different day to make sure the strings didn't break but didn't ask for payment until the second session. Piano works wonderfully now! Always contacts us back right away and is on time for appointments. Very good at communicating. The original tuning sessions cost extra because it was in such bad shape but the last (maintenance) tune was $100.
Description of Work: Tuned an antique piano that has not been taken care of well or tuned in 30+ years.
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$100
Mark S.
02/2014
piano tuning
 + -1 moreHe was very knowledgeable about my piano. He used his digital tuner (A=440) and did a thorough tuning. He told me upfront in our first telephone discussion a second tuning may be needed; due to the long amount of time that had passed since the last tuning. I enjoyed listening to the out-of-tune vibrations eliminated key by key and chord by chord.
Description of Work: Since my piano hadn't been tuned in about 3 years, it needed two tuning sessions. He was very professional, punctual and gracious. Love him and will recommend and hire again in the future.
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$200
susan F.
04/2013
piano tuning
 + -1 moreIt was a great experience. I highly recommend Mr. Dacks.
Description of Work: Mr. Dacks tuned our baby grand piano. He faced a considerable challenge. The piano had been moved 3 times without retuning and when it was last tuned 15 years ago, for reasons that we cannot fathom, it was tuned a half step below what it should have been. The challenge was to stretch all of the strings a half step and to fix the pitch which was so bad, I really thought we'd be better off buying a new piano. This had to be done in two steps which he did on consecutive days. He did a masterful job. It sounds as if we have a brand new piano with a bright vibrant tone and absolutely in tune. It is thrilling to hear the difference he has made. I should also add that he came the day I called him. He was punctual, extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. From now on, he is our piano tuner. I recommend him to anyone who wants their piano to sound as good as it possibly can. To top it all off, he was very reasonably priced. Susan Fisher
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$225
Elizabeth D.
09/2012
piano tuning
 + -1 moreIt always goes well. He is punctual and professional. I love listening to the tuning and waiting for the little flourish at the end when he is done.
Description of Work: Mr. Dacks has tuned all the pianos owned by my family for years. He's always done a wonderful job.
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MICHELE P.
06/2011
piano tuning
 + -1 moreLeft message for service and Richard called that evening and scheduled the tuning for the next evening. We are not home in the daytime so he did accommodate my schedule. Gave a cost estimate and time estimate and was on schedule. Recommended tuning more frequently that we normally do.
Description of Work: Tuned a very old piano that had not been tuned in many years.
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$95
SUZANNA R.
01/2008
piano tuning
 + -1 moreRichard Dacks made a special trip, on short notice, on Christmas Eve to tune the piano for the next day's party. He was pleasant and professional and took time to explain his work. The piano sounded great for the party. Since this was the initial tuning for this piano, we arranged for Richard to return a few days later to finish the "fine" tuning and expect to schedule him every six months in the future.
Description of Work: We had purchased a piano over a year earlier and had not yet had the initial after-delivery tuning done. We had a Christmas Day party planned with professional musicians among the guests, and needed to have the piano tuned before the party.
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$95
STEVE T.
12/2007
piano tuning
 + -1 moreHe was a music teacher and now tunes pianos. Very good. He has flexible time schedule.
Description of Work: Piano tuning.
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$75
Contact information
62 GRISWOLD ST, Delaware, OH 43015
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Piano Tuning,
Musical Instrument Repair
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RICHARD DACKS is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
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No, RICHARD DACKS does not offer free project estimates.
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No, RICHARD DACKS does not offer emergency services.
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RICHARD DACKS offers the following services: PIANO TUNING, REPAIR & REGULATION.
PIANO REFINISHING & MOVING.
Contact information
62 GRISWOLD ST, Delaware, OH 43015