Conn Vertical

[Jim]

Krakauer was also owned and made by Kimball.

Jim Coleman, Sr.


On Wed, 8 Jan 1997 Wimblees@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 97-01-08 19:11:17 EST, you write:
>
> >A few days ago I tuned a Conn vertical.  The customer bought it off the back
>
> >of a truck; apparently the original owner was not able to make the payments
> >and the bank repossessed.  The wholesaler bought the paper from the bank
> >and pedalled it on an itinerant schedule.
> >
> >I have to admit I was very favorably impressed by the instrument.  I
> >have tuned about three of them over the years and was well pleased with
> >the outcome.
> >
> >I would like to know more about the manufacturer.  Does anyone have
> >information on it?
> >
> >Fred
> >
> >
>
> Fred:
>
> The Conn was last made by Kimball. Before that by the Krakauer Co.
>
> Wim
>