Wm. Knabe & Co. Baltimore Est. 1837 AMPICO "B" Currently located in Palm Springs       THIS INSTRUMENT, CABINET & BENCH WILL RECEIVE: "FULL" Restoration of the: FINISH ON THE PIANO, MATCHING BENCH AND ROLL CABINET, A FULL RESTRING OF THE PIANO WHICH INCLUDES; NEW LA RUE DAMPERS NEW TREATED UNDER-STRING-FELT NEW OVERSIZED TUNING PINS FULL ACTION REGULATING AND VOICING OF HAMMERS, ALL ORIGINAL IVORIES CLEANED AND DETAILED A 10 YEAR FULL WARRANTY. A FULL RESTORATION OF THE AMPICO "B" PLAYER MECHANISM AND DRAWER ALSO WITH A TEN YEAR "FULL" WARRANTY....   On Consignment with us

This Wm. Knabe Scalloped Louis XVII Ampico Reproducing 5' 8" Player Grand Shown below in its current condition (Un-restored) Below at the bottom of this page I have taken from the internet some photo's of a Restored Knabe like this one to show you just how beautiful this one could be.

Beautiful Wm. Knabe Model B Ampico (Louis XV Highly Scalloped case) 88 Keys, This Player Grand in 100% Original Condition with all its original parts. This fantastic hand carved case is veneered in quarter sawn burl Walnut. The carvings are unsurpassed in beauty and quality. This Piano is one of the only of its type left in the United States today, Most of all its classification is set at Highly Collectible.

Specifications and Features - 5' 8" Model B (AMPICO "B") and Knabe Ampico Roll Cabinet

Dimensions
Length	5' 8"
Width	57 3/4"
Net Weight	PIANO & BENCH: 800 POUNDS.

Encasement
Furniture	1930 Quarter Sawn Burl Walnut Veneered Scalloped Carved Case and Bench. The furniture Style is Louis XVII
Finish	Currently Original Factory finish with normal scratches and minor checking
Hardware	Solid brass; Original needs polishing
Instrument
Rim	Made entirely from hard rock maple; 13 laminations; continuous bent, both inner & outer form one single rim; unequaled strength & stability. Thickness: 2 1/4" (5.72 cm)
Scale	Overstrung; combination agraffe; Front & Rear duplex. Tension: 33,823 lbs. 15,040 kg
Hammers	18.5-pound (8.48 kg) premium wool top felt over premium wool under felt; treated to resist insects and moisture. Compression-wired to retain permanent shape. Hard birch moldings. Shanks from select resilient maple.
Dampers	Horizontal-cut premium wool for effective dampening. Maple heads for endurance.
Keys	Southeastern spruce, individually weighed-off. Chip-proof, stain-resistant coverings for naturals; slip-proof, delicately abraded ebonized sharps. Tough, durable Linden wood buttons reinforce keys over balance rail permitting maximum tonal power with every strike. Longest: 19" (48.3 cm)
Pedals	Heavy, solid brass. Soft, sustaining, and full Sustenuto.
Price
Current Retail	A Model "B" Scalloped case Burl Walnut with Ampico Reproducer Player Mechanism and matching roll cabinet if it were to be built today would run approximant $75,000.00. and Up without Real Grade A Real Tusk Ivory Keys or Real Ebony Sharps or a hand carved case, bench and roll cabinet like this.
Special Offer	This is your chance to own a very special 1 of a kind piano with very special Player Devise and extensive Burl Walnut carvings at a fraction of that price listed above. The owner's are very motivated to sell right away. This William Knabe 5' 8" can be had for thousands less than its real worth. The Consignors offer is $24,900.00 100% The piano's location is Palm Springs

"FULL" 10 year parts and labor warranty to the next owner against any defects of the restoration of this Wm Knabe 5" 8" Louis XV "B" Ampico. Allow 4 to 6 months completion. Shipping will be from Santa Ana, California. We offer "free" delivery in Zone 1 which is (Orange County, California) nationwide will be offered at dealer discount prices. We can provide technical service for this piano anywhere in the U.S.A.

Please contact us for more information.  Telephone (714) 432-7426 or E-Mail ocpiano@pacbell.net

 

Thank you for letting me share about this wonderful instrument and Please email or phone me with any questions.

Musically Yours,

Kim J. Bunker Sr.
Mr. Kim J. Bunker Sr.
Piano Restorations By Kim
International Piano Broker

 

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