1881 Knabe Grand

[Delwin D Fandrich]

Dan Adams 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

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Dan,

I don't know if the designs are similar or not, but we're just finishing up a 7' 6" Knabe
from the late 1890's or early 1900's.

It is an interesting design, and one with much potential -- enough so that we purchased
another one of the same basic design. Open face pinblock, three bridges (the first 9 or 10
unisons in the tenor section are tri-chord wrapped strings on a separate bridge).

We've made a few changes and it looks like it's going to sound pretty good. I just
finished stringing it this week and I probably should be over there putting on dampers
right now. We're way behind schedule on this one, so some weekend work might be in order.

If you have any specific comments or questions about the piano, please pass them on.

Del