[pianotech] 1915 Knabe 5'4"

[Mike Spalding]

Paul,

Experience with a 1920's 5'3" says beware of the bass section. Closely 
spaced parts, need narrower than standard shanks and hammers. Ray at 
Ronsen will slice the hammers to the correct width - 14# Wurzens sounded 
pretty good, too. I used Renner shanks, and had to cut down the width to 
make them fit (just in the bass). I later discovered that Wally Brooks 
has Abel shanks that are the right width.

hope this helps

Mike

Paul Chick wrote:
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> Members:
>
> The action of this Knabe is quite worn, needing new hammers, shanks 
> with flanges, and wippons, as well as the action felts and back action 
> work. All the parts are original. I haven’t done a Knabe this old and 
> want to know if some on the list can recommend which brand (s) to use. 
> The owner is an accomplished pianist and ready to invest in the work 
> to her piano. I appreciate your responses.
>
> Thanks
>
> Paul C
>