[pianotech] Tips for restoration of a 1926 Knabe grand?

Terry Farrell mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com
Fri Oct 8 15:27:26 MDT 2010


Nora - with a last name like that, can't you find an old American  
piano made in NY that has agraffes on the bridge?????  ;-)

Terry Farrell

On Oct 8, 2010, at 12:50 PM, nora somer wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> Any hints, tips, FYIs, or sage words of wisdom for restoring a 5'8"  
> 1926 Knabe grand? Is there anything special (inherent to this piano)  
> I should look out for and address in the restoration process?
>
> Philosophical question:  is it still a 1926 Knabe if little things  
> unique to a Knabe of that time period are changed (i.e., replacing  
> the center rail key pins and key buttons with modern ones)?  If it's  
> not a flaw or poor design, I just think it would be cooler to have  
> the original design, but what a hassle it would be for replacing key  
> buttons and bushings!  What are your thoughts?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Nora Somer RPT
> SLC UT Chapter

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