1920's 6ft 4in Knabe "Hepplewhite" Ampico Grand Piano - Ray Noble Medley

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Published 2023-09-09

This wonderful instrument came today and what a treat it is. Manufactured sometime in the mid-1920, this was Knabe's "Hepplewhite" art case with a mixture of exotic burl walnut with walnut trim and ebony wood enlays. Need to work some kinks out of the Ampico unit along with a few other mechanical issues but she's playing well by hand.

Here is an attempt at a "Ray Noble Medley":
1.) Why Stars Come Out At Night
2.) It's All Forgotten Now
3.) Love Is The Sweetest Thing
4.) Midnight With The Stars And You
5.) Why Stars Come Out At Night

Happy weekend, friends.

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All Comments (21)

@lawriefoster5587 yesterday

What a glorious instrument!! Thank you for this treat..
@user-mz7pw4bo3w 3 months ago

This is just wonderful piano playing on a real gem of a piano my hats off to you both. Piano and artist.
@ethanspradlin3460 10 months ago

This was my grandfathers panio, im so glad to see it went to a good home. Hearing it brings alot of emotions for sure.
@ilonajeanpassino608 21 days ago

Fantastic sound and playing ... love it.
@td3993 4 months ago

Good grief! This is amazing!
@johnball3487 10 months ago

What a beautiful piano.
@marquamfurniture 10 months ago

I would love to leave 20 thumbs up! Everything about this is wonderful..... You(handsome!)....The piano(gorgeous!) ..."Love is the Sweetest Thing".... the garage setting. (Ooops! Don't forget the glass. Cabernet or Pinot?) Thanks so much for adding more of of yourself!
@billybrooklyn 10 months ago

Mr. Brown! This may be my favorite video of all of yours! Beautifully played and that piano is outstanding! I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a more beautiful instrument. It is in most deserving and talented hands. ❤❤
@shawnfox3104 10 months ago

That piano sounds as good as it looks!
@dantuttle3463 10 months ago

You sound just like an Ampico reproducing roll !
@dddfa2 10 months ago

Great playing.
@desoto48 10 months ago

I love you!! Wow! I have my 3 reproducing pianos but to see you playing like that is spectacular. ❤❤
@SugarBearMosher 10 months ago

Best of the best. Encore.
@TheAmpico 10 months ago

Incredible, Nicholas. Absolutely incredible. ❤❤❤
@williamwade641 9 months ago

A lovely medley with a couple or more of my favourite tunes.
@kathyraygoza3299 9 months ago

Like your touch on this song. You play it lively in a happy way. If you haven't ever heard Peter Mintuns rendition listen how he makes wistful lovely souñd. I enjoy both renditios very much.
@PiotrBarcz 10 months ago

Wow! That's a beautiful instrument, I love burl walnut, it's one of my favorite woods used for cabinets! Also, you're playing is amazing as always, I'm slowly working tenths into my own playing as well!
@BG-sl9lv 1 month ago

Aren't you glad now you didn't quit😜
@russwabuda1556 1 month ago

too bad that such a beautiful looking and sounding piano in the hand of such talent can't be in the house.'
@billybrooklyn 10 months ago

Mr. Brown! This may be my favorite video of all of yours! Beautifully played and that piano is outstanding! I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a more beautiful instrument. It is in most deserving and talented hands. ❤❤