[pianotech] 1915 Knabe 5'4"

[Paul Chick]

Subject: Re: [pianotech] 1915 Knabe 5'4"

Mike Spalding wrote:
> 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


THANKS!

We recently were given a 1915 Knabe of about the same size which needs 
basically the same treatment as Paul's.

This info will be filed until I get time to dive into it.

-- 
Conrad Hoffsommer, RPT - Keyboard Technician

Thanks Mike...very helpful information!
...see you Saturday, Conrad.
Paul C