The Baltimore made Knabe was the official piano of the Metropolitan Opera for half a century, establishing Knabe in the top five American manufacturers (Steinway, Mason and Hamlin, Knabe, Baldwin and Chickering). Singers have traditionally loved Baltimore Knabe grands because their sweet, beautiful tone seems to compliment vocal performances and not overpower them. Ford Piano has rebuilt some 5'8″ models that could easily compare with Steinway and Mason and Hamlin grands at 1/2 the price. A properly rebuilt Baltimore Knabe grand can be a great piano and a great value, comparable in price to a new Japanese grand but surpassing the new Japanese grand in durability, resale value, and deep tonal quality.
This Knabe upright was manufactured in 1911 and is 52″ tall. It has been reconditioned and refinished in mahogany.
This 5'4″ Knabe grand piano has an ornate carved case and has been rebuilt & refinished by us. The piano has a new tuning pinblock, finish and various action parts. The action has been completely regulated and the piano feels and sounds like new.
This 6'4″ Knabe grand piano is being completely rebuilt and refinished by Ford Piano.
This 1923 5'8″ Knabe grand is almost finished being rebuilt. We have manufactured and installed a new tuning pinblock and treble bridge, repaired the original sounding board, replaced the hammers, shanks & keytops, and are currently regulating the action. The piano has been refinished in a beautiful mahogany color.
This piano has been fully rebuilt & refinished (restored) by us in 2009 and has a completely new action: new hammers, shanks, flanges, whippens, original ivories, new tuning pinblock / pins, new treble bridge, new strings, and a beautiful new hand rubbed mahogany finish.