Knight piano
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jeffrey smith
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Knight piano
i own a special edition Knight piano made for an international event at the Wigmore Hall in 1983. It has a plaque on the back stating " This soundboard is manufactured from European Spruce identical to material used in Stradivarius violins ". Is this unusual and would it account for the pianos exceptionally bright tone?
Re: Knight piano
Most Knights I've seen have that plaque on the back. I think it's just that it was wood from the same region, the wood of a piano soundboard is obviously thicker than a violin.
The bright sound most probably comes from hard hammer heads which Knight pianos have.
The bright sound most probably comes from hard hammer heads which Knight pianos have.
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MarkGoodwinPianos
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Re: Knight piano
The plaque is likely a cheeky marketing ploy. The piano isn't likely to be a one off commission.
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Re: Knight piano
If you are looking for history or information on your Kinght Piano, please ask at our piano forum
The Piano Industry has been active in the United Kingdom for over two hundred and sixty years and its craftsmen have passed down their traditional skills through the generations and have developed a musical instrument which is probably the most perfect ever designed.
The Knight Company was founded in 1936 by Alfred E. Knight, a man who dedicated his life to producing small pianos of exceptional tone and quality. We have flexibility designs, all with constant performance. Matching stools and music cabinets are also available - manufacture to provide pianos in a wide variety of finishes.
We have revived the old craft of marquetry in our Essex Suites and our craftsmen are creating exquisite inlaid panels of many designs. Each Knight Piano produced at the The British Piano Manufacturers factory represents a combination of high standards in materials, technical design and craftsmanship, together with meticulous attention to detail both inside and out. The responsive Knight Piano will always satisfy the knowledgeable musician who demands an instrument which allows full expression of their creative moods. We at The British Piano Manufacturers are the very proud manufacturers of the Knight Piano.
The Piano Industry has been active in the United Kingdom for over two hundred and sixty years and its craftsmen have passed down their traditional skills through the generations and have developed a musical instrument which is probably the most perfect ever designed.
The Knight Company was founded in 1936 by Alfred E. Knight, a man who dedicated his life to producing small pianos of exceptional tone and quality. We have flexibility designs, all with constant performance. Matching stools and music cabinets are also available - manufacture to provide pianos in a wide variety of finishes.
We have revived the old craft of marquetry in our Essex Suites and our craftsmen are creating exquisite inlaid panels of many designs. Each Knight Piano produced at the The British Piano Manufacturers factory represents a combination of high standards in materials, technical design and craftsmanship, together with meticulous attention to detail both inside and out. The responsive Knight Piano will always satisfy the knowledgeable musician who demands an instrument which allows full expression of their creative moods. We at The British Piano Manufacturers are the very proud manufacturers of the Knight Piano.