I don't know, but I've been told... (how's that for an opening line?!) that some piano companies sold their prototypes. I suspect that Knabe and Chickering were both pretty active in their R&D and always had something new they were trying out. And... if the piano turned out at least halfway decent, why not sell it? It's money to further fund the R&D!!! We might all be somewhat surprised to find out how many truly 'one of a kind' type pianos are out there. FWIW... (not much!) :-) Best wishes, Brian T. > I don't know!! I was just trying to keep my > list short. Actually, the Knabes I have worked > on between 1900 and 1925 have been > inconsistant. > > David Koelzer > DFW ===== Brian Trout Grand Restorations 3090 Gause Blvd., #202 Slidell, LA 70461 985-649-2700 GrandRestorations@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com
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