old grand with a K

[Alan Barnard]

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A. That is a Chrysler piano. They made K pianos before applying the K technology to their K cars in the 70's. 'K?

B. Sorry about that, it's been one of those days. Actually, it's been about 7 of those days ...

C.  How 'bout a picture? Also, more description, e.g., case style, leg style, keytop material, how many bass strings, how many wound strings on the tenor, type/color of finish, guess at age, color of underfelt and braiding, style of knuckle (that may be significant), and--while you're at it--the size of the thing. After all, a little ol' "K" isn't much to go on. Although I have, you will note, managed to go on and on and on ... <G>

Alan Barnard
Salem, Missouri


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I have been hired to recondition an old baby grand recently bought by my client. The client is interested in knowing the manufacturer of the piano.  There is no fallboard decal since it was refinished some time ago and the refinisher didn't replace it.  There is no name or serial number anywhere on the piano but there is a raised letter 'K' down at the bass end of the plate.   The K is not in ornate script or anything.  It's just a small K in a plain font.  (if I may use that word in this context) It doesn't look like a 'monogram' letter, rather a model number perhaps (not even painted black, just a raised letter 'K').  

The client thinks it stands for Knabe, but there is a dome-like swelling on the plate in the far treble which reminds me of a few old Kimballs I've worked on.  What other design elements might I use to confirm that it might be a Kimball?

Or perhaps does anyone out there know of a manufacturer who made model 'K's?  (It's a grand, not an upright, so it ain't a S&S Model K) Or is that letter actually a monogram of the manufacturer?  The K is down at the foot of the piano, down by the ends of the bass strings.

Any ideas?

Tom Sivak
Chicago 
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