Piano Makes and Models

Kaps, Ernst, Dresden - Est'd 1858
One of the lesser-known quality German makers, their instruments nevertheless possess a warm, rich tone, and are well-crafted. Kaps are understood to have built the first overstrung 5ft Grand in 1865.
Kemble, Piano Grp., Milton Keynes - Est'd 1911
Traditional instruments made by Kemble were, in our opinion, of average quality, but by the 1930s, the group were actively growing, and started by absorbing Moore & Moore; Squire Longson & Rogers Eungblut. At this time, Kemble designed the `Minx' & `Cameo' range of smaller pianos, and by the 1970s had taken over John Brinsmead, J.B. Cramer, and Chappell. The equally small `Bijou' (later `Classic') range of modern pianos, proved popular, enough, indeed, to attract the interest of the Yamaha Corp's manufacturing ambitions, and thus are now Kemble's owners.
Knauss, Coblenz - Est'd ???
Upright Pianos that we have seen by this maker are generally on the large side, but tone-wise tend to be warm and mellow, with a very fine touch. Cabinets usually tend to be above-average in terms of appearance, with some very ornate models. One of the more underrated makes, we have found they restore beautifully.
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COURTNEY PIANOS wishes to make it clear that all information herein has been compiled at its own discretion, and opinions expressed are those of our researchers, based on our years of experience within the piano trade.