Lynn, I just wanted to chime in and underscore how important it is to have things done "properly", as David Love wrote below. Just because one has their piano "rebuilt" (to whatever extent), does not guarantee that it will come out well at all. IF, however, the work is done by someone who has an established track record of transforming pianos smashingly, it's a slam dunk. Know, also, that when you refer to technological advances since 1922, there will be choices to make (style of soundboard manufacture, selection of action parts, degree of customization your rebuilder is capable of, etc.). Since you appear to interested in such details, your rebuilder will be able to inform you what they do in these and other regards and why. And, by all means, do not try to evaluate through this list alone what should/could be done to your potentially fine piano. Allow the list to open you up to soundboard replace and to seek out expert advice on what to do. So please, have at least one HIGHLY QUALIFIED piano technician evaluate your instrument for you. Alan Eder -----Original Message----- From: David Love <davidlovepianos at comcast.net> To: lmha60 at yahoo.com; pianotech at ptg.org Sent: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 8:26 pm Subject: Re: [pianotech] Rebuilding a early 1920's Knabe Piano <SNIP> That being said, Knabes can make fine instruments when rebuilt properly. They have solid rims, good plates and the actions can be rebuilt. If you got the piano cheaply enough to have it fully custom restored it has the potential of being a fantastic instrument. <SNIP> Have someone look at it and give a thorough estimate and assessment. Be prepared to pay them for it. David Love www.davidlovepianos.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech_ptg.org/attachments/20090113/d0bd99dd/attachment-0001.html>
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