History craftsmanship verticals grands pianodisc, contact. It has a great sound, a very fine touch and looks great. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. Based on recommendations from this website, i chose the brown quilted material, and it was the right choice. Listen to blake cooper talk about knabe piano history. Because of the many ornate case designs and details, knabe pianos can be a privilege to inspect when they come into our shop. Knabe produced a lavish, handcarved piano for francis with a detailed rosewood case that extended to all four sides and right down to its legs.
Lifetimes ago, knabe pianos were among the finest in the land, manufactured in baltimore by. When the line was discontinued, samick acquired the wm. While many concert grand pianos are workhorse instruments that get worn out with use, this piano has shows minimal wear and plays on a very high level. Hes published an awardwinning book of short stories, and written. The pianos are prized for their superior construction and workmanship. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos. Many of these piano manufacturers have a very limited production, and are hand crafted by artisans. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Valentin wilhelm ludwig knabe was born in creuzburg, saxeweimar, on june 3, 1803. Today, pianos grand pianos, square pianos, and uprights dis. Awesome quality, classic americanbuilt baltimore, md grand by knabe. Knabe piano artisans piano restoration, piano rebuilding. The knabe piano company was established in 1837 in.
The french campaigns in germany in 18 prevented him from studying to become an apothecary like his father, and instead he apprenticed with a cabinet maker, after which he worked two years as a journeyman cabinet maker, then for three years for a piano maker in gotha, before working as a journeyman. They are tonally consistent and durable, but they lack the soul of a handcrafted instrument. This list also includes names of old instruments which are no longer in production. This article is a list of piano brand names from all over the world. List of books and articles about piano history online.
William died suddenly just as the company was doing so well. Im just hoping there are ownersdealers in this forum that have experience with their gw pianos to give me opinions whether this is a decent grand piano line to compare to the low end of yamahas and kawais, i. Prices of new or used knabe upright and grand pianos. Theres never been anything quite like a knabe piano. Where do i find the serial number knabe grand piano ja. Has been restored and can be refinished to a color of your choice. Knabe s patents were numerous, and their many innovations aided in improving piano design and evolution well into the 20th century. Over 12,000 piano names are included, some dating back to the early eighteen hundreds.
Knabe pianos are still highly regarded in the piano world. Lifetimes ago, knabe pianos were among the finest in the land, manufactured in baltimore by a venerable firm and played in home parlors, churches and school rooms, in the white house, and on the concert platform from tennessee to tokyo. This authoritative and entertaining book tells the story of the steinway piano. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. Today, knabe is the official piano of the american ballet theatre at the met.
As part of the consolidation of the american piano industry in the early 20th century, knabe eventually became part of the aeolian family of brands. Knabe piano, model grand, 1925 faust harrison pianos. The official guide to steinway pianos amadeus by roy f. Knabe pianos are handmade, limited production pianos created in the finest tradition of the 300 years of piano crafting. Faust a complete history and description of grand and upright piano actions, together with a list of common faults and how to correct them. Knabe piano artisans piano restoration, piano rebuilding, piano. Our available knabe pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. One of the great piano builders of the early and mid1900s in the united states.
Knabe pianos for sale buy a knabe piano at pianomart. Im also aware that the knabe s gw line is their entry level line. In 1908 the company incorporated and joined the american piano co. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. This beautiful 58 piano has mahogany accents on the music desk and on the cheek blocks. Knabe piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. This is a very rare 1929 knabe ampico model b reproducing baby grand piano. The square piano, with strings parallel to the keys, was the most popular domestic piano until the early19thcentury perfection, in philadelphia, of the upright piano. Knabe pianos are handmade, limited production pianos created in the finest tradition of over 300 years of piano crafting. In 1908 knabe was purchased by the american piano company. Bosendorfer model 290 imperial grand piano for sale with a black case and dual casters. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano.
Ive noticed most dealers handle the wg line, but not much of the wm line. Incredible original condition, made in 1892, perfect soundboard etc. Feb 19, 2016 listen to blake cooper talk about knabe piano history. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Jan 18, 2017 theres never been anything quite like a knabe piano. Many of these piano brand names are stencil pianos, which means that the company which owns the brand name is simply applying the name to a piano manufactured for them by another company. The history of the knabe pianos began with william knabe who was born in germany in 1803. It was the house piano at memphis ellis auditorium during the 1930s, 40s, and early 50s. Apr 25, 2016 where do i find the serial number for a knabe grand piano. Knabe pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. The knabe piano company was established in 1837 in baltimore. The english piano maker john broadwood 17321812 was the first to develop the present heavier, more sonorous instrument.
The piano book is the bible of the piano marketplace. Knabes pianos were very highly regarded by pianists such as camille saintsaens, an enthusiastic user, and by 1900 the company was making around 2000 instruments per year. Trade catalog from 1922 listing various pianos models available from the knabe co. The piano is made of oak and veneered in american walnut. Pianos of utmost quality, built to the highest standards in the industry. Aug 14, 2017 the white knabe grand piano once owned by elvis presley, and installed in the music room at gracelands from 19571969, has just been put up for sale on ebay. This guide provides references to serial numbers, dates of manufacture, factory locations, a brief history of many manufacturers and other pertinent information.
Production pianos have their place in the world of music. The knabe piano is known in some circles as a singers piano because of its somewhat more mellow tone than many of its contemporaries. The detail of these lavish, handcarved pianos extended around all four sides of the rosewood case and down its massive legs, while the keys. Jan 12, 2014 looking to sell a knabe baby grand piano. This is one of the last great knabe concert grands ever made. Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace. We are owned and operated by professional pianists who are committed to achieving excellence in pianos. For a time, a line of knabe pianos was made for pianodisc by young chang in korea and china. Elvis white piano for sale on ebay world piano news. Handmade and created in the finest tradition of over 300 years of piano crafting, these limited production pianos have their own distinct look, feel and personality. Therapy activities, book activities, weather worksheets, music worksheets. Unfollow knabe grand piano to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
After his move to the united states from germany, william knabe worked for a wellknown piano maker, henry hartge, and four years later, in 1837, knabe started selling and repairing used pianos on his own. This piano was thoroughly evaluated by our expert technicians who then brought it to our highest standards. Piano for sale, metropolitan opera, grand piano, music instruments, heart, pianos, musical. His numerous patents and innovations helped to improve and evolve piano design. Mar 10, 2017 incredible original condition, made in 1892, perfect soundboard etc. I love the notion of my brothers old guitar having a history and belonging to someone famous. All books shipped in cardboard not bubblewrap and all books with dust jackets have mylar jacket protectors.
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