1890's Knabe uprights

[gordon stelter]

I have noticed slight variations in the actions in the
1890's range, but can not speak beyond that. If it is
anything like the 1878,7-1/2 foot grand I service, it
should be astoundingly well built.
     Gordon
> 
> 
> > 
> > I note the high regard many have for the old Knabe
> uprights.
> > 
> > I have a Rosewood 57" Knabe serial 19339 (that
> should make it 1879 or so.)  It's been refinished
> decently but the inside is pretty bad.  I haven't
> checked downbearing, crown etc but it has three
> bridges, wound trichords, three notes below and five
> notes above the bass break. A dealer had taken it in
> on trade and I didn't want it to get away so I
> bought it for $250.  Although this is a bit older
> than what you've been talking about I assume it's in
> the same category.  Anybody know if there is any
> difference?  Thanks.
> > 
> > Carl Meyer  Assoc. PTG
> > Santa Clara, California
> > cmpiano@attbi.com  
> > 
>

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