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4 Responses to “Tech Forum”
Comment from John
Time March 2, 2010 at 1:01 pm
King Piano Company was established in 1901 by Arthur J. King in Chicago, IL and Bluffton, Ind. They manufactured pianos from 1902 – 1917. If you would like to know the age of your piano, please reply with the 5 digit serial number.
Comment from James Sims
Time June 18, 2010 at 8:52 am
John, any suggestions for locating a very high pitch sympathetic ringing in a Steinway “L” F, F# & G 3(bell like). It is not related to the voicing or the strings and bridges. I placed a towel over all the open strings and duplex areas. It is in the piano not outside like a crystal glass. It is very disturbing to the customer. JIM
Comment from Mike
Time June 28, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Jim – Are you sure there aren’t any other dampers that might be ringing sympathetically?
Comment from Michael Wilson
Time February 28, 2010 at 2:56 pm
I am seeking information about a piano that I acquired years ago. It is marked with a company logo inside the top lid. It reads “King Piano Company”. It has an angel on each side of the logo and also states a price of $300.00. It reads upright grand on the lid. The piano appears to be made of tiger oak and I beleive that the keys are real ivory. The piano does play but is in need of a complete redo. I would appreciate any info on this piano regarding its history and value. Thank you for your time. Michael