Back in the 60's Knights were made here (Johannesburg) under license so I tune a few - the K10 model. The most noticeable thing about their construction is that they have no break in the treble, so the plate is extra heavy with bracing elsewhere in its design, otherwise even with the plastic key and action bushing I've found the actions no worse than any other British made pianos. (However the K9 is a real dog of a piano) Brian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Clyde Hollinger" <cedel@supernet.com> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: 30 January, 2002 02:56 PM Subject: Re: lotsa dampers Tom, Ron Overs refers to the Knights as quality instruments. So I've heard. But my experience with them has caused me to react with "Oh no not another one!" whenever I meet one. I only service about five (all verticals), and of those only one is close to working correctly. And their construction makes them more difficult to service than most consoles, in my opinion (other than simple tuning). The decal under the lid says they are manufactured for the American market, but maybe they really didn't know what climate conditions would do to a piano here. It may also be that they should have had extensive dealer preparation that they never received. In any case, I now have this handful of Knights that need total regulation and remedies of sluggish actions. Unfortunately, doing the required work will cost as much or more than the value of the pianos, and the clients don't want to part with that kind of money on these aging instruments. So, their quality notwithstanding, I'd be happy never to see another one. Regards, Clyde Hollinger Tom Driscoll wrote: > I've only tuned a few Knights , so my "data base " is small, but > would be interested in the lists' comments on these. > I remember teflon ? sleeves over the balance rail pins and a continuous > long bridge without notches for plate struts --- Thinking outside the box ? > Are they still made in England ?
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