“Jim Wilson took my Yamaha C7 piano and transformed it into a magnificent musical instrument. He brought out a warmth, depth and richness that I truly never thought could be achieved. It now plays far better than a new piano plays.”
~ Don Davis, Award-winning Film & TV Composer

“One of my biggest concerns about my move from Atlanta to Los Angeles recently was finding a “master technician” to care for my beloved Yamaha C-6 Disclavier. I’ve been working with a tech in Atlanta for many years and had gotten very accustomed to having the piano in the best of condition as it was in recording studio. After a bad experience, I was referred to Jim Wilson and after two visits, the piano is actually “better” than it has ever been thanks to Jim’s superb regulation, voicing and tuning talents, not to mention the love of his craft. I’m relieved, and can go on with my work with an an instrument that, if it could speak, must also be very happy.”
~ Ted Howe, jazz pianist/arranger/composer

Jim- A word of thanks here for the absolutely excellent, uncompromising work you did in rebuilding my (46-year-old) Steinway. Wonderful responsive action, beautiful, singing tone throughout its full dynamic range, clarity and depth that it never had. It really offers more in all respects than if I were to have bought the same piano new. And the refinish looks spectacular.
~ Mark Gasbarro

Dear Jim. I want to thank you for your amazing work on our piano. You’ve resurrected our Steinway grand into a truly beautiful thing to play. The sound and the touch are exactly what I hoped for. You’re the best.
~ Theodore Shapiro, composer

Hey Jim, Now that I’ve had a few days to really play my piano since you regulated and voiced it, I’ve got to tell you that I’m ECSTATIC! As you know, I loved my piano before you worked on it. I loved the definition and clarity of its sound, and the feeling of fullness of the action under my fingers. But NOW… how to put it in words?… you’ve added warmth and roundness to the tone without losing the definition I loved, and the timbre for the first time is EVEN from note to note across the full range of the instrument. As for the regulation: I can play pianissimo now- hallelujah!!! Playing involves less effort, and I have more control, without giving up that nice feeling of fullness under my fingers. And again, the feel is uniform from key to key across the range off the instrument. Jim, you really “went the extra mile” to transform my piano so beautifully, actually working into the night to get it right. Your hard work totally shows in the result. You are THE MAN- thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I’ll stop here, because I’m itching to go back to playing my new piano… Best
~ Tom Lerner

For years Jim Wilson has been coming to Keyboard Concepts to tune and voice select pianos for us — most recently a 9’6 Bosendorfer 290 concert grand piano. Within the course of the day, Jim turned this piano into a work of art. I now have the confidence to show it to every single customer who walks through our doors. And if they don’t buy it, then I should! While I’m not sure he could turn a Weber console with no strings or keys into a Bosendorfer, I wouldn’t put it past him to try.
~ Adam Chester, manager, Keyboard Concepts

For me, it’s a pretty simple choice. You can buy a new piano or have Jim regulate and voice the one you have! The results are the same. My piano sounds richer and warmer without sounding muddy!
~ Marcus Miller

Jim, thanks so much for all the work you’ve done on my piano. You’ve transformed an aging 30 year-old C7 into a beautiful and expressive instrument. With the latest regulation, it plays like new, and your impeccable voicing has brought a new level of warmth and subtlety to the piano without sacrificing power and clarity. I only wish I could take it with me on the road!
~ Joshua Levy – pianist, arranger, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Jim – Just wanted to drop you a note to tell you…wow, what a great job you did revoicing and regulating my C3. That’s some sort of piano voodoo you’ve got going there, turning a 28 year old Yamaha into a brand new Bösendorfer. The touch and tone are amazing, even and beautiful, and I can play softly now in a way I could never do before. Just great. And that’s saying nothing about how you tuned it – best it’s ever been tuned. You’re making this old klutz sound like Rubinstein. Honestly, my thanks for the work you did. Worth every penny.
~ Tom Drescher

There is no greater musical pleasure than playing a freshly tuned and tweaked Jim Wilson piano. No one else comes close to what Jim can do with the instrument.

~ Greg Wells, Producer / Songwriter

I purchased a used Yamaha C7 for my studio and it needed some work done. Jim Wilson was recommended to me by a few respected piano players and studio owners in town. I had Jim work on my piano, he replaced the hammers, regulated, voiced and tuned the piano and brought it back to life !!! The tone and the action of the piano is beautiful and it records amazingly well. Thank you Jim, you are truly a master at your craft.

~ Hussain Jiffry, Bass Player / Producer

Jim’s overhaul of my Kawai’s action made a startling difference in both the sound and playability. This piano is on every song I record, so I wouldn’t trust my “hammers” with anyone but Mr. Wilson. Beyond that, he’s just a terrific guy…thank you Jim!

~ Brian Simpson, Recording Artist