Peachie Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Once again I humbly turn to all of the board members for advice. I have 2 moving companies in mind for getting the piano I just bought moved. The piano is a fairly small upright CONN. The one company does not use a hydraulic lift to get the piano in and out of the truck and the other company does. Is there a great advantage to using the lift gate or is it non-essencial? I'm just trying to do this in such a way as to avoid any unncesssary damage to the internal workings of the instrument. Any other advice offered up would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Everyone have a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellie Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 The company that's using the lift is going to have an easier time than the company that's going to ramp from the truck bed to the ground. It's a matter of a few more steps on a ramp, but how safely the piano is loaded and delivered is ultimately going to be a matter of the physical strength, skill, and carefulness of the movers. If the company using the lift is charging significantly more, it might not be worth the expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspberrywine Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 couple guys with a wheelbarrow and a shovel moved mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneG Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Is the piano to be moved located in Florida? Usually there is only a problem moving from humid to dry climate, so you should be ok.See if you can lock the sound board. Have you asked for references?Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachie Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 Hi AnneG,Thank you and thanks Mellie. Yes it's in Fla. The one company has moved pianos for over 25yrs and has done so for the likes of Hulk Hogan and other celebrities. The article I read in St Pete Times gave a very good reference. How do I attempt to lock the sound board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneG Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Gina,There's usually a mechanism in the piano for locking the sound board (I'm not as familiar with uprights). The mover ought to know (if not that's a good reason to look elsewhere!).Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachie Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 Thank you AnneG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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