Ernst Kaps grand

[David Ilvedson]

built like a tank?   

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "John Delacour" <JD at Pianomaker.co.uk>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Received: 6/26/2008 9:20:44 AM
Subject: Re: Ernst Kaps grand


>At 21:01 -0700 25/6/08, Ronald Ochs wrote:

>>
>>... Ernst Kaps grand 6' 11". It ...Any insights or guesses to an 
>>approximate date would be wonderful. Also, any other comments 
>>regarding this particular make.

>I'd guess about 1872.  Kaps was an excellent maker and implemented 
>some very ingenious (and expensive) ideas in the grands.  The Kaps 
>upright with the "Panzer" iron frame is one of the really good old 
>German uprights.

>JD