[pianotech] The Knabe

[Lynn Hall]

Interesting thoughts.
 
Though I have not had a technician come and review the piano, I would assume a rebuild would include upgrading old technology with advancements made in the industry since 1922.
 
Furthermore the work performed on the case on other parts could also be fixed by a highly qualified person.
 
In the end, with these improvements the piano should be of a high quality and have another life in it. 
 
 

--- On Tue, 1/13/09, Euphonious Thumpe <lclgcnp at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Euphonious Thumpe <lclgcnp at yahoo.com>
Subject: The Knabe
To: lmha60 at yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 10:11 AM

Knabes have great soundboards that usually last a long time, seldom crack and
are very "vibrant". But one with this many cracks indicates seriously
bad climates that the piano was in, in the past, so I'd advise getting it
replaced. Or starting with another piano. ( Better idea. It probably has other
glue-joint problems. )

A serious problem with 1920's Knabes are the bridges, though . The capping
material was often oriented incorrectly, causing many cracks. So, even if you
findone witha  perfect board, the bridges might be a  real mess
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I certainly hope you weren't lanning to spend $10,-$12,000 on this, 
"as-is"! It's onlya  $500 piano, from your description. 

Where are you? I know many dealers all over the country, and also have several
superb, rebuildable pianos for sale


Euphonious Thumpe


      



      
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