Protection for your Piano A string cover is a type of cover that goes on the inside of grand pianos. Many piano owners are unaware of the affect humidity and temperature changes have on their piano. Drafts, heat and air vents, fireplaces, and sunlight are all things that can cause wear on your piano. String covers prevents rust from developing on the strings by preventing moisture and dust from settling on the strings and plate. It is the micro-fine dust that attracts and retains the moisture which starts the process of corrosion and deterioration of the piano. This cannot be reversed. Only replacement of the strings will bring it back. This cover also mitigates any spills inside your piano which can cost thousands of dollars. You can easily add many quality years of life to your piano by installing a string cover.
Additional Tuning Stability 100% wool string covers moderate the temperature above the plate and strings. Wool is a natural insulator and protects your piano from day to day temperature variations in the home. Even with modern climate control, the average home in America can see temperature variations as much as 15 degrees F. With temperature around the piano changing by the minute, string covers are the best way to keep your piano in tune. Most people are not aware that a mere 1 degree F rise in temperature can cause as much as a -1.79 cent change in pitch and a 10 degree rise can cause the pitch to fall as much as -20.3 cents.
Never Clean Again String covers keep dust, spills, pet hair, oils from the kitchen (in the air), and foreign objects from accumulating in hard or impossible places to reach, preserving the beauty and health of you piano for years to come. The cover remains in place supported by battens allowing you to play without having to remove the string cover. With 100% wool string covers, you can leave your piano OPEN in order to enjoy its full beauty with out causing harm plus helping to stabilize the tuning.