Knabe Grand

[Mark Ultsch]

Terry,

Being a real novice, I probably can't give you any advice but I recently put a new falconwood block in a
similar Knabe 6' (1899,  s/n:  46598).   There was only one flange, but, of course,  the board needed to be
fitted to "peek up" into the tuning pin field, and the geometry inbetween the tuning pin field "pockets" and
the face that butts against the plate flange was a bit complicated .  If you have any questions about the
piano or want pictures  feel free to ask.

It was my first experience doing a "rebuild" for a customer and I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially thanks to
Bob Hohf and others who gave much more than moral support--and the tearful gratitude of the owner.  It's a
very nice, rich sounding,  beautiful piano.

Mark Ultsch
multsch@jvlnet.com
Madison WI Chapter


----- Original Message -----
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 5:15 PM
Subject: Knabe Grand


| Just thought I would share my latest acquisition of sorts. I helped one of my clients purchase a 1902 Knabe
6' 4" grand for full rebuild - soundboard, etc. It was delivered to my shop today. This is a very impressive
piano. Open pinblock (glued to stretcher). Three bridges - nine wound tricords on the tenor/transition bridge.
And the rim - the rim - a full 2-7/8 inches of 14 ply ash. Not a trace of delamination. Truly massive. Piano
appears to have had a kind first 100 years. Five frame members under board. Won't get to this one for a while,
but am very much looking forward to it! They sure built those pianos back then.
|
| Del had shared a bit of advice to me regarding selection of this piano. Thanks Del. It looks like a real
winner.
|
| Terry Farrell
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