Hi Bob, The quality of the Knabes are greatly affected by the period of time in which they were made. More recent Aeolians and the most recent PianoDiscs are not the same quality as the older Knabes. I have found some wonderful old ones, and as Del pointed out, very well made. When they are the right vintage, they are on my short list of instruments worth considering for rebuilding. jeannie ____________________ Jeannie Grassi, RPT Assistant Editor, Piano Technicians Journal mailto:jgrassi@silverlink.net -----Original Message----- From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf Of RptBob1@AOL.COM Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 4:37 PM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: Re: Knabe grand reputation In a message dated 6/26/00 9:05:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, staytuned@idirect.com writes: << stion. What makes the Knabe seem to have such a good reputation from that era? >> Hi John: I was not aware Knabe had such a good reputation. Every one I have ever seen from this era ends up to be a very average-sounding piano. All other features are also very average. I have never seen one that excited me beyond a ho-hum. Bob Bergantino, RPT Willoughby hills, Ohio
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