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Winking Jack Piano Service

Piano tuning service · Columbus, OH · reviewed since 2021

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#6 of 49 piano moversPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 90%
5.0 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · 10 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
100%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Winking Jack Piano Service at a glance

Google reviewers give Winking Jack Piano Service a 5.0 rating from 122 reviews, noting the owner responds to all feedback. Customers frequently cite punctuality, professional communication, and reasonable pricing for services including tuning, cleaning, and minor repairs. Many describe the technician as knowledgeable and attentive, often resulting in significantly improved sound quality for older instruments. No recurring criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, which are uniformly positive regarding the quality of care and the overall experience.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 122 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 122 Google reviews (114 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 21, 2026.
  • Service: Piano Mover serving Columbus, Ohio.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other piano movers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and value; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction100Reliability98Craft & service99Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 92)Reliability: 98 (median 89)Craft & service: 99 (median 96)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Winking Jack Piano ServicePiano Movers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Winking Jack Piano Service: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
100
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Winking Jack Piano Service: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
98
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Winking Jack Piano Service: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
99
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Winking Jack Piano Service: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Winking Jack Piano Service: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 86.–
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Star ratings

122 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars122100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 114 written reviews

  • Praise21399%
  • Complaints31%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude6430%
  • Quality & results4822%
  • Would recommend4521%
  • Speed & response2411%
  • Communication178%
  • Price & value146%
  • Honesty & trust42%

What customers talk about

We read 114 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “He arrived promptly and is very professional, conscientious and courteous.”
  • “He always does a fantastic job and is a joy to work with!”
  • “I highly recommend Winking Jack and Justin for piano tuning and repair.”
    “I cannot recommend Justin enough!”
  • “Justin was easy to communicate with ahead of the appointment, prompt, and so, so thorough with my old piano.”
  • “He explained what he was doing and that made me feel at ease and comfortable.”
  • “Excellent piano service at a very reasonable price.”
  • “Very organized communication and dependable service.”

People customers mention

  • Justin 17 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

CourtneyLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 days ago★★★★★

I appreciate Justin and his work so much! He always does a fantastic job and is a joy to work with!

Jeronimo9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

In my lifetime I've had many pianos, but only two exceptional technicians, the first was many years ago, his name was Ben and has, since passed...the second is Justin Swain. Today, as always, he did an amazing tuning job, not only do individual notes sound perfect but the entire instrument as it relates octave to…

Brenda5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Justin did an amazing job on our piano. It hadn’t been tuned in at least 30 years and needed lots of attention. He thoroughly cleaned it, made needed repairs, and tuned it. He arrived promptly and is very professional, conscientious and courteous. I highly recommend him!

ScottLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Prompt and professional piano service. We have a 100+ year old Steinway and it's sounding better than it has in years. Thank you.

Julie2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Absolutely great. Justin was thoughtful and professional. It was a pleasure to have him take care of our loved little console piano. Recommend highly and will use his services in the future.

Amanda3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Justin was amazing! He was responsive leading up to the appointment. He showed up on time. He explained what he was doing and that made me feel at ease and comfortable. He worked hard the whole time. I am thrilled he was able to bring life back into our piano. Thank you Justin!

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 122 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Courtney WintersLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Courtney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I appreciate Justin and his work so much! He always does a fantastic job and is a joy to work with!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for the review, Courtney! It was so nice meeting you and getting your piano back in shape. Enjoy the fresh tune and I’ll see you next year!

Ken Huffman5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ken has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Would wholeheartedly recommend.

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thanks for the kind words and review, Ken! I really enjoyed meeting you and working on that beautiful piano of yours. I hope you enjoy the fresh tuning!

Jeronimo Barranada9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeronimo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

In my lifetime I've had many pianos, but only two exceptional technicians, the first was many years ago, his name was Ben and has, since passed...the second is Justin Swain. Today, as always, he did an amazing tuning job, not only do individual notes sound perfect but the entire instrument as it relates octave to octave. He definitely put in an 88 Key smile on my piano, and I'm happy to have him as my technician.

Response from the owner · a month ago

What a kind thing to say! It’s been a pleasure making your piano sing and I’m so glad you’re pleased. Thanks for the review!

Eunice Haver ell3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Eunice has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service. Will use again.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you for the review, Eunice!

Brenda Scinto5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brenda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Justin did an amazing job on our piano. It hadn’t been tuned in at least 30 years and needed lots of attention. He thoroughly cleaned it, made needed repairs, and tuned it. He arrived promptly and is very professional, conscientious and courteous. I highly recommend him!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

So kind of you to say, Brenda! I really enjoyed meeting you and working on your piano. I’m so glad you’re pleased and really appreciate the review. Take care!

Scott WalkerLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Scott has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Prompt and professional piano service. We have a 100+ year old Steinway and it's sounding better than it has in years. Thank you.

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thanks for the review, Scott! Your old Steinway still has many more years of beautiful music in it. Glad to get it back in shape for you!

Daniel Wu1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Daniel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Super nice guy and did a great job tuning an upright Yamaha piano!

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thanks for the review, Daniel! It was really nice meeting you and I hope you enjoy that fresh tuning!

Julie Hessler2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Julie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Absolutely great. Justin was thoughtful and professional. It was a pleasure to have him take care of our loved little console piano. Recommend highly and will use his services in the future.

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Such a kind review, Julie. Thank you so much! I enjoyed working on your piano and appreciated you sharing its back story. Enjoy and I’ll see you again at the next tuning! 🎹

Amanda Crawford3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Justin was amazing! He was responsive leading up to the appointment. He showed up on time. He explained what he was doing and that made me feel at ease and comfortable. He worked hard the whole time. I am thrilled he was able to bring life back into our piano. Thank you Justin!

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thank you for such a kind review, Amanda! I know how special your piano is to you and I’m glad I could get it back in working order. Enjoy! I look forward to seeing you again!

James Bacon14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Piano sounds great!

Response from the owner · a year ago

I’m so glad you’re pleased, James! I enjoyed meeting you and working on your Baldwin grand piano. Thanks for the feedback!

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