Alan, The Knabes are Korean made and, as has been noted, the 5'8" and the 6'4" feature Baltimore scales, Bolduc (Eastern white spruce) boards, Renner actions, maple rims, etc. I like them well enough to sell them and most of the customers comment on the warmth and silkiness of the actions. Like any piano, they need proper prep. I hope this helps, Allan Allan Gilreath, RPT -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of David Ilvedson Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 9:30 PM To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: RE: new Knabes They are Samick pianos...might be Korean or Chinese made...that should tell you alot! If he thinks he is getting the same as a Yamaha, he's mistaken... http://www.knabepianos.com/ David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: ReggaePass at aol.com To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 8/22/2006 6:09:27 PM Subject: new Knabes >Greetings List, >I have a private client who went to a store to see a (new) Yamaha C-2, didn't really >take to any of the ones they had, and is being diverted to a (new) Knabe >(considering both the 5' 8" and the 6' 4"). Before I go look at it for them, does >anyone out there have any experience with and/or opinion about how they are >being made these days? >Many thanks, >Alan Eder RPT
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