| When submitting an order for a customer made piano | | | | from the beginning of the crown to the rear of the |
| cover it is important to measure the instrument | | | | piano. Then measure from the crown to the floor |
| correctly so that the piano cover can be made | | | | along the back side, since the measurement in the |
| according to the right specifications. I have witnessed | | | | front only took from the keyboard to the floor. It is also |
| people turning in measurements either too big or too | | | | important to measure from the keyboard extending |
| small, with smaller measurements being far worse, and | | | | upward to the rear of the piano and finally, the width of |
| not been satisfied with their purchase. Almost always | | | | the piano at the keyboard. |
| the issue that caused the incorrect measurements to | | | | The manufacturer and model number are also |
| be turned in is a lack of understanding about what and | | | | important because with that data, the piano cover |
| how to measure your piano for the size to make the | | | | manufacturer can look up drawings related to that |
| process a great one for both the customer and the | | | | model and double check the figures provided to |
| manufacturer. | | | | ensure an accurate measurement has been taken. |
| To begin to take the measurements, it is very | | | | We often get asked why the measurements should |
| important that you understand what the piano cover | | | | be taken if the model and manufacturer are available. |
| manufacturer is looking for. Typically the piano cover | | | | The answer to the question is simple; when you are |
| manufacturer will want to take all measurements | | | | making anything custom it is much better to measure |
| around the outside of the piano. Start by taking the | | | | twice and cut once. With that concept in mind, |
| measurements from the floor to the keyboard, the | | | | everyone will be happy with the end product. |
| keyboard to the base, the base to the crown, and | | | | |