Piano care to suit your needs
Hook & Hammer provides professional piano tuning, regulation, servicing, repairs and restoration work throughout Mid, South and West Wales, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.
Abi Hook is a fully qualified piano tuner and technician, passionate about helping every piano perform at its very best. Whether you own a cherished family upright, a school piano or a grand piano requiring specialist attention, I offer skilled, reliable and meticulous care tailored to your instrument’s needs.
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Tuning specifically for you
As a piano tuner, I ensure that your instrument is correctly pitched, mechanically responsive, and tonally balanced. For ordinary pianists, this transforms a frustrating, out-of-tune piece of furniture into an inspiring instrument that encourages daily practice, protects the piano's structural integrity, and retains its long-term financial value.
Going beyond merely twisting strings into harmony, I provide several key benefits for everyday players:
Optimal Sound Quality: Pianos have over 200 strings that drift out of pitch due to temperature and humidity changes, moving the instrument, or general use. I calibrate the strings, ensuring notes ring clearly and naturally without jarring dissonances.
Early Problem Detection: I can spot and fix minor issues such as buzzing strings, before they become expensive major repairs.
Structural Preservation: Keeping strings properly tensioned preserves the balance of force across the cast-iron plate and wooden soundboard, significantly extending the piano's lifespan.
Piano not behaving?
Repairing and regulating anything from sticky keys and snapped strings to worn-out felt, I will ensure your piano feels responsive, plays evenly, and functions structurally without expensive mechanical breakdowns caused by wear, tear, or environmental factors.
Repair and maintenance is really important to keep your instrument in tip top condition, and make it a joy to play.
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I'm Abi Hook, a qualified piano tuner, technician and lifelong musician who believes every piano deserves to sound and play at its very best.
I am a qualified piano tuner and technician with a lifetime of musical experience and a passion for helping every piano perform at its best. I hold a degree in Humanities and Music with Music Technology, alongside a Diploma in Piano Tuning and Repair, combining professional technical expertise with a deep understanding of music and performance.
I work with private clients, schools, colleges, music services, churches, community organisations and performance venues, providing reliable piano tuning, maintenance, repair and expert advice tailored to each instrument. Every piano has its own character, and I take pride in delivering careful, sympathetic work that preserves both its sound and touch.
As a female piano technician, I am proud to offer a professional, approachable and customer-focused service. For complete peace of mind, I am fully insured and DBS checked, making me a trusted choice for schools, educational settings and organisations where safeguarding is essential.
Based in Carmarthenshire, I provide piano tuning and technical services throughout Mid, South and West Wales, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and surrounding areas, responding to enquiries within 24 hours whenever possible.
Whether your piano needs routine tuning, precise regulation, repairs or a complete action overhaul, Hook & Hammer Piano Tuning and Maintenance combines skilled craftsmanship, technical precision and genuine care to keep your piano sounding beautiful and playing exactly as it should.
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Let me know what you need
Tell me a bit about your piano and I’ll reach out to plan the next steps.