Derek Gibson Piano Services

Derek Gibson Piano Services Saskatoon based piano tuning, repairs, voicing, regulation, and appraisals. Call/text 306-477-5577 or visit derekgibsonpiano.com.

Over 30 years experience serving families, schools, and performers across Saskatchewan.

Highway 12 has been a familiar route this week.I’ve spent a fair bit of time servicing pianos in Martensville, Waldheim,...
09/18/2026

Highway 12 has been a familiar route this week.

I’ve spent a fair bit of time servicing pianos in Martensville, Waldheim, Laird and Hepburn, with a slight detour into Warman along the way.

There’s a surprising amount of piano activity throughout this corridor, and I’m always grateful to be part of keeping those instruments playing their best.

09/15/2026

Happy Music Education Day!

A New Season at The Bassment 🎹The new season begins today at The Bassment! I was in this morning getting the Yamaha S6 r...
09/11/2026

A New Season at The Bassment 🎹

The new season begins today at The Bassment! I was in this morning getting the Yamaha S6 ready for the first Piano Fridays performance of the season, with Martin Janovsky at the piano this afternoon.

Looking forward to another great season of live jazz in Saskatoon.

North Battleford Piano DaySpent the day in the Battlefords tuning pianos, along with some regulation, hammer reshaping a...
09/11/2026

North Battleford Piano Day

Spent the day in the Battlefords tuning pianos, along with some regulation, hammer reshaping and voicing.

I’ve always liked the contrast between tuning and the hands-on technical work. A piano shouldn’t just sound good — it should also feel responsive, even and enjoyable to play.

A few pianos today left sounding better, playing better, and ready for a lot more music.

Japanese Piano Hat Trick A Japanese piano hat trick today — one Kawai and two Yamahas.Always a pleasure spending the day...
09/10/2026

Japanese Piano Hat Trick

A Japanese piano hat trick today — one Kawai and two Yamahas.

Always a pleasure spending the day with well built, quality pianos. Three different instruments, all worth keeping in top playing condition.


This Week’s Road TripA day on the road today, working on pianos from Kinistino to Prince Albert.Mostly the everyday stuf...
09/04/2026

This Week’s Road Trip

A day on the road today, working on pianos from Kinistino to Prince Albert.

Mostly the everyday stuff that keeps pianos playing their best: tuning, repairs, and a little regulation along the way.

Nothing too exotic today, just good solid piano work across Saskatchewan. Thanks to all my regulars who keep me coming back.

Appropriately timed piano to encounter today…A Winnipeg Piano Co. upright, just days before the Riders and Bombers meet ...
09/02/2026

Appropriately timed piano to encounter today…

A Winnipeg Piano Co. upright, just days before the Riders and Bombers meet in the Labour Day Classic.

As a Roughrider fan with friends and clients from Winnipeg, I’m going to bite my tongue and make absolutely no further comment about this piano today. 😇

In all seriousness, Winnipeg Piano Co. appears to have been a Winnipeg piano dealer rather than a manufacturer. This was most likely a stencil or house brand piano, manufactured in central Canada for the Winnipeg dealer sometime in the early 1900s.

A nice little piece of Western Canadian piano history.

Go Riders! 💚🏈

More Than Just TuningApparently, my definition of “local” has become a little flexible lately. 😄Over the past couple of ...
08/30/2026

More Than Just Tuning

Apparently, my definition of “local” has become a little flexible lately. 😄

Over the past couple of days, I’ve had pianos in Clavet, Casa Rio, Martensville and the Hague area, along with several right here in Saskatoon. So yes, I’m still very much local even when the odometer suggests otherwise!

And some of these appointments have involved quite a bit more than tuning.

One of the most rewarding parts of piano work is regulation. Regulation is the careful adjustment of the thousands of moving parts in a piano’s action so that the keys and hammers respond evenly, predictably and efficiently to the player.

When a piano gradually goes out of regulation, you may not even realize how much you’re compensating for it. Certain notes may feel heavier or slower. Repetition can become difficult. Soft playing may be harder to control. Passages that should flow easily can suddenly feel like work.

A good regulation can make a remarkable difference. Sometimes the reaction is almost, “Wait a minute… I can play that passage now!”

Yamaha U1 for saleI tuned and inspected this Yamaha U1 upright piano in Birch Hills. If interested please contact Ron a...
08/26/2026

Yamaha U1 for sale

I tuned and inspected this Yamaha U1 upright piano in Birch Hills. If interested please contact Ron at 306-960-4331.

REDUCED!!! Beautiful Yamaha U1 professional upright piano in exceptional condition.
JUST FRESHLY TUNED AND SERVICED.
This piano was purchased new by our family and has remained privately owned and carefully looked after ever since. It has always been kept indoors in a home environment and the cabinet is remarkably clean

The Yamaha U1 is one of Yamaha’s most respected upright pianos, well known for its excellent tone, responsive action, durability and build quality. It has long been used by serious students, teachers, music schools and professional musicians.

Details:

Yamaha U1
Approximately 1981–1982
48-inch professional upright
Full 88-key keyboard
Three pedals
Satin black cabinet
Original matching bench included
Very clean interior
Strings, cast frame and action present extremely well
Cabinet has been exceptionally well preserved
One-owner family piano
Purchased new.

This is a substantial, high-quality acoustic piano, not an entry-level upright, and it would be an excellent instrument for a serious student, accomplished player, teacher or family wanting a quality piano.

It has also been kept as a beautiful piece of furniture and shows extremely well in the home.

Priced at

$5,990 CAD REDUCED TO $4750
Replacement over $14,000 plus taxes

Located in Birch Hills, Saskatchewan.

Buyer responsible for arranging professional piano moving.

Shopping for a piano this fall?With back-to-school and piano lessons approaching, I’ve been doing several piano appraisa...
08/24/2026

Shopping for a piano this fall?

With back-to-school and piano lessons approaching, I’ve been doing several piano appraisals for people considering the purchase of a used piano.

An appraisal can tell you a lot before you buy: the overall condition of the instrument, what repairs or maintenance it may need, and whether its asking price makes sense.

Most importantly, it lets you find these things out before you pay to have the piano moved.

One recent appraisal involved an older rebuilt piano that may be moved to the United States. Along with evaluating its mechanical and structural condition, I also needed to determine whether any ivory remained on the keyboard.

That can be an important consideration when a piano is crossing an international border. Regulations concerning ivory have become much stricter, and older pianos containing ivory can require additional documentation or, in some circumstances, removal of the ivory before the instrument can be imported.

In this case, the original ivory key coverings had previously been removed and replaced, eliminating that particular concern.

I offer two types of appraisals:

Basic Piano Appraisal
An inspection of the piano’s condition, an assessment of work that may be required, and an estimate of its current market value.

Written Piano Appraisal
A more detailed inspection with a formal written report, suitable when documentation is required for insurance, transportation or other purposes.

A used piano can be a great purchase. Knowing what you’re buying first can make it an even better one.

Address

4230 DeGeer Street, Unit 333
Saskatoon, SK
S7H5G9

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+13064775577

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