How much would it cost to replace the strings on my piano?

Answer 1

Jasper is close -- restringing costs about $3000 -- it is very labor intensive.

There are other reasons for restringing a piano bssides rust and corrosion. If the tuning pins are beginning to slip in the pin block, they will need to be replaced with the next higher pin size -- and that means new strings as well. (New strings implies new damper felts -- most techicians include that in their price without question.)

Or the strings have simply become old and are giving off wild overtones, and starting to break frequently.

Make sure you talk to a knowledgeable and REPUTABLE technician. Check with the local Piano Technicians Guild, or a respectable dealer in your area.

And do yourself a favor and look at new or good quality used pianos, as well as considering restringing. NEVER spend more in repairs than what the piano is worth. It does not make financial sense.

Answer 2

That's an expensive proposition calling for complete dismantling of the interior, and several weeks in the shop, at least. Depending on your piano, some technicians will tell you it'd be cheaper to buy a new piano. Unless the piano is very, very old and the strings are rusted or corroded, they shouldn't need replacing. You're looking at $1500-2000 at the least, I'd say.

Answer 3

Approximately $2,000 - $3,000 dollars, a little more or a little less depending on who does this, it can be expensive, there's a lot of work in replacing the strings on a piano, labor is the reason for the cost....call around to see who has the best price, be sure to get estimates !!!!!!!!

Answer 4

Yes. the sound would be different and you may wish to use picks on your fingers. Piano strings are a bit harder on the fingers then electric bass strings. It could be worth experimenting with. I've seen some strange bass setups in my time. Anything is worth trying.