Piano Fallboard Lock Review: Commentary of A Piano Tuner 2025

Kevin Busse Dec 15, 2024
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Piano Fallboard Lock

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With two simple screws, protecting a piano against unwelcome playing and abuse is possible.

This cushioned bar delicately and securely places pressure against the closed fallboard to prevent anyone from tampering with a lone piano.

As a piano player, this contraption was my arch nemisis. I couldn't stand seeing a piano with one of these on to prevent me from my musical glory!

No kidding, I didn't like these things at all!

They successfully prevented me from playing pianos commonly found in public areas where the owners prefer they not be disturbed (which is the whole point of them).


Piano Fallboard Lock


How to Use a Piano Lock

All it requires is a couple of screws provided in the kit and a padlock. Then you're all set!

With the strength of the squared security bar, there's no way anyone will be playing that piano!

It's a great tool for those who wish to steal the joy from piano players passing by. 

What's a Piano Lock for?

Often times, a major concern for customers is when rambunctious children come by and whack the life out of a piano. Personally, I know as a piano tuner that pianos are robust pieces of musical furniture, but I completely understanding wanting to preserve the condition of a piano

As a piano tuner, I also know that while pianos are built to withstand the playing of energetic students, it's possible to knock a few notes out-of-tune which downgrades a perfectly tuned piano.

These fall board locks securely prevent anyone from playing the piano. It also acts to visually prevent people from touching the outside of the instrument.


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