@navindra and others who mentioned the texting… I first reached out to him by phone call, but then after that we’ve texted several times (for ex. to let me know his exact arrival time etc.) I don’t mind that, I think I’ve texted with all of my tuners actually. And with this gentleman, we talked a fair amount when he came to install my dampp chaser and then when he came back to tune, and I’m pretty sure I made it clear to him that I like to have my piano tuned twice a year. (Although that was before the tuning, not after). His text this time was to let me know that he was scheduling tunings in my town and could add me to his schedule for that day. So, all very well and good. Except I didn’t like his tuning!
As uncomfortable as it is, I think I have to go with @BartK ’s suggestion… I mean I could say I found someone local and leave it vague so maybe he would think the local guy is cheaper (actually, I think the local guy is cheaper, but it’s not a huge amount and it’s not about the money).
But as Bart said, not being honest about it doesn’t help anyone.
Just have to figure out how to word it…
“I found another tuner whose tuning style fits me better” ?
“Your shimmery tuning set my teeth on edge” ?
😅