1881 Knabe Grand

[Dan Adams]

Thanks for the info Ron,  Mine had the open face and it was a challange to
replace it as I had to delaminate the case to remove it. The only wippins I
found to be close enough to the origional action to work were Steinway. Then I
had to modify them to use the connecting links to the keys. If she decides to
have it rebuilt it will be a good piano. Any way, thanks again and good luck!
Dan

Ron Nossaman wrote:

> Hi Dan,
>
> I tune one every year or so that's pretty close to this description. I
> didn't record the serial number last time I tuned it, so I don't know the
> exact vintage. It's been 'rebuilt', so there may not still be one. This
> piano needs EVERYTHING; action, soundboard, bridge work, etc., but it isn't
> likely that she will have it done. She's extremely rich, you see, and the
> piano is furniture most of the time except when there's a party. Then she
> wants it to be wonderful, but only through Saturday. You know the drill.
> Seems like I remember an open face pin block (but maybe not). Does yours
> have plate webbing, or is it open?
>
> Ron
>
> At 09:29 PM 1/28/98 -0800, you wrote:
> >I think I asked this several months ago but I didn't receive any
> >replys.  Does anyone know of or take care of an 1881 Knabe Grand 7ft
> >6in.? I am restoring one and am curious if there are any others out
> >there. Thanks,  Dan
> >
> >Dan's Piano Service
> >POB 58
> >Electric City, WA 99123
> >
>
>  Ron Nossaman