Subject: Re: [pianotech] 1915 Knabe 5'4" Mike Spalding wrote: > Paul, > > Experience with a 1920's 5'3" says beware of the bass section. Closely > spaced parts, need narrower than standard shanks and hammers. Ray at > Ronsen will slice the hammers to the correct width - 14# Wurzens sounded > pretty good, too. I used Renner shanks, and had to cut down the width to > make them fit (just in the bass). I later discovered that Wally Brooks > has Abel shanks that are the right width. > > hope this helps > > Mike THANKS! We recently were given a 1915 Knabe of about the same size which needs basically the same treatment as Paul's. This info will be filed until I get time to dive into it. -- Conrad Hoffsommer, RPT - Keyboard Technician Thanks Mike...very helpful information! ...see you Saturday, Conrad. Paul C
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