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<div> Hi List,</div>
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<div>A client had me look at a Knight upright. It's about 30 years old, has been played very little, and aside from some minor cracking at the bass <SPAN class=correction id="">bichord</SPAN> bridge pins (which are pinned with the opposite lean direction as the monochords), appears to be in very healthy condition. I have limited experience with Knights and would appreciate your consult on two questions:</div>
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<div>1) The hammer return springs are the sling-on-the-butt-flange style. Has anyone out there seen these fail with age and/or used a la Yamaha? If so, is there anything different about the replacement procedure?</div>
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<div>2) Knight is now out of business. The action parts look a bit unusual. Does anyone know if replacement parts are available, should we need them down the road?</div>
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<div>Thanks, and Happy labor Day,</div>
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<div>Alan <SPAN class=correction id="">Eder</SPAN></div>
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