John Clopton

Piano Tuning, Musical Instrument Repair

About us

Owner operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. No service charges. May contact through email (john88key@gmail.com), phone (434-960-6307) or text to this number.

Business highlights

50 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

PIANO TUNING, REPAIR, APPRAISAL and CUSTOM RESTORATION.. Professional supervision for do-it-yourself Piano Moving, including most equipment.

Services we don't offer

no refinishing at this time. Inquiries considered

Amenities

Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.914 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.6
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-14 of 14 reviews

Neil C.
01/2014
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
The improvement in the touch and the sound was remarkable. Now I not only have a better piano, but thanks to his careful explanations, I have a better understanding of how the action works and what kinds of adjustments can be made to it.
Description of Work: I bought a used grand piano, and after playing it for a while, I realized that it needed more work than a tuning. John diagnosed the problems, removed the action and took it to his shop, and returned a few days later.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

kathy M.
11/2013
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
John has been my tuner and technician for more than twenty years. He is a very skilled professional, and always arrives on time, does a wonderful job, and makes sure that I am happy before he leaves. I have recommended him many times to many people and will continue to do so.
Description of Work: Tuned and repaired piano

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Peter M.
07/2013
5.0
piano tuning, musical instrument repair
  + 0 more
John returned my call promptly and was available to come out to our house within the week. He arrived on time and was knowledgeable and pleasant. Not only did John take special care when tuning the piano, but he tightened up some loose pieces inside, as well. I was very pleased with John's service and will certainly call him again when it's time for the next tuning!
Description of Work: John tuned the piano and checked out all the workings of the instrument.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$360

Martin B.
06/2013
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
I would absolutely recommend John. He did an excellent job. His communication was prompt and informative, he was punctual, and my piano sounds perfect. I played for almost two hours after he left without realizing it! Will definitely be using him again in the future.
Description of Work: Tuning a console piano

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Charles S.
05/2013
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
If you want a high performance tuner, it's John. The work he did cost a little more than we expected but he put us right where we needed to be and found some parts for our piano that helped us to get a up and playing. GREAT guy, great work!
Description of Work: John tuned our piano and fixed the lid, including getting some screws in place that the movers lost in our recent move.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Lisa S.
04/2013
4.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
He arrived early and was set to go to work. When he left, the piano sounded as it hasn't in years.
Description of Work: John did and excellent job tuning my grandmother's upright piano. He not only tuned the piano, he shared with me the history. He is extremely knowledgable and competent. The price was a little higher than I anticipated and he did do extra work. I would call John again since he knows the piano and treated it with respect.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Clayton L.
03/2013
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
John is highly knowledgeable, not only as a piano tuner, but also with the workings of older pianos and their repair. He showed up promptly after my initial call to him and got right down to work. John was able to correct the action, key alignments and various structural factors to make the piano play really well. In addition, he had to tune the piano several times to get it to remain in tune. John found out that the Knabe baby grand was from 1916 (we knew it was old) and he took the time and care to ensure it was stabilized for future playing and tunings. I would recommend him highly.
Description of Work: Tuning (several times), key/action/alignment repairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Susan K.
01/2013
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Excellent job! He took the time to explain the reason I continued having a sour note despite numerous tunings. He cleaned it so that it looks better than it has looked in years. And the sound following his tuning is fantastic! Great work! I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Tuned the piano, replaced several loose pins with higher quality pins, and cleaned the sound board and strings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$495

S B C.
01/2013
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
John Clopton arrived promptly as arranged. And, he did not solely rely on an electronic tuner, but with an expert ear, and his quiet and confident manner, used his piano tuning tools and innate skills to make our spinet sound far richer than it ever has. When he finished, he even went out to his car, got a tool, and tightened up the legs on the piano bench. There is certainly no question but that he is a pro! We will never use anyone else! Thanks, Angie's List.
Description of Work: A Most Positive Experience
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Bruce H.
01/2013
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Polite, prompt and efficient service. Will definitely use again.
Description of Work: Tuned the piano.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Carolyn S.
12/2012
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
He is amazing! Not only is John full of words of wisdom, he is pleasant and charming and knows pianos inside and out. He spent alot of time looking at the piano and tuning it. It sounds great now. I don't remember the price but it was under $200, not cheap but well worth it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. John noted my piano was missing an old hinge and vowed to find one to fit. I forgot about it. Weeks later he called and said he would bring it by same day. He filed it to fit and did not charge me. Talk about old fashioned customer service. He is truly a craftsman just like his card indicates. You just don't get service like this anymore.
Description of Work: Moved recently to Charlottesville and needed my old Steinway grand piano tuned. Found John Clopton thru Angies List. He tuned my old Steinway grand piano and fixed a broken hinge.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Linda W.
11/2012
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
I joined Angie's List and typed in "piano tuning". Mr. Clopton was one of the two reviews listed. After reading his reviews, I decided to contact him. He emailed me promptly, and we set up a time. He worked around my odd working hours. He came within a few days of my contacting him. The piano is old, but he did a great job with it. It was so nice to hear him play it when he finished tuning. I am very happy to have it tuned for the holidays. He's a very nice man and is easy to talk to. I really would recommend him to anyone. His prices are reasonable too.
Description of Work: Mr. Clopton was very professional, qualified and experienced. He responded quickly to my request. The piano sounds great. I'd recommend him to anyone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Ronald S.
09/2012
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
.I pretty much described this above.
Description of Work: I called John Clopton because I have a 70 year old spinet that had been badly neglected and needed a lot of work, but I didn't know exactly what. He spent quite a lot of time diagnosing the problems and explaining them and their solutions to me. We agreed on the work he was to do and the cost. When he took the piano apart he found additional damage which increased the cost to more than the original estimate, but I felt that this was entirely fair. I am not an expert, but I feel that he performed the work very well and I am extremely satisfied with the results.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Sharron L.
04/2010
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
John was prompt in arrival and did the work requested....tuned the piano. Additionally, he was prepared with historical information about the company that made the piano and gave an estimate of the year it was made. It was good to get that additional information. He also gave cleaning tips. Overall, I was very pleased with his work.
Description of Work: Tuned my Knabe piano. John Clopton has been tuning pianos since 1975, is a Registered Craftsman and a member of the Piano Technicians Guild. His service includes tuning, repair, appraising and custom restoration of pianos.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

    Contact information

    unknown, Charlottesville, VA 22902


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Licensing


    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    Service Categories

    Piano Tuning,
    Musical Instrument Repair

    FAQ

    John Clopton is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    John Clopton accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    No, John Clopton does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, John Clopton offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, John Clopton does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, John Clopton offers emergency services.
    No, John Clopton does not offer warranties.
    John Clopton offers the following services: PIANO TUNING, REPAIR, APPRAISAL and CUSTOM RESTORATION.. Professional supervision for do-it-yourself Piano Moving, including most equipment.
    no refinishing at this time. Inquiries considered

    Contact information

    unknown, Charlottesville, VA 22902


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM