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A NEW VIOLIN.
Cbc Small Goods trade
John C. Haynes & Co., makers of the "Bay
State" products, have these pithy things to
say, under the heading of "Practical Pres-
tige,'' concerning the Bay State guitars:
"The 'Bay State' guitars are unquestiona-
bly the product of the ripest experience. They
contain exclusive essential features found in
no other instrument, for they are not only
the product of the oldest and leading instru-
ment house in America, but thev are the re-
is a settled fact. It is history. You can read
it in the popularity it has enjoyed. You can
find it in the praise of teachers and pro-
fessionals. You can see it in the unequaled
number of awards it has secured at the lead-
ing exhibitions held in this country for fifteen
years past. You can see it in the wonderful
soft, rich tones, in the acme of elegant finish,
in the character and individuality of design.
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"To come in contact with a 'Bay State'
guitar—to see the possibilities it offers guitar
players—is to come in contact with an argu-
ment much more potent than any representa-
tion of ours. We therefore ask you to ex-
amine and compare them with other makes.
The 'Bay State' guitar is guaranteed for a
full year. Back of that guarantee is the re-
putation of a manufacturing history extend-
ing over a period of nearly half a century.
There is no risk, therefore, in purchasing a
T>av State' instrument."
The Victor Distributing & Export Co., I
Broadway, owners of the "Victor" talking
machine, have just announced the issue of
two special outfits. This will enable a "Vic-
tor," with complete equipment, to be taken
to the mountains, to the seashore, on yacht-
ing expeditions or other holiday and summer
outings without difficulty. One of these out-
fits might be considered the "popular" equip-
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suit of years of experiment by experts which
other manufacturers have been unable to
undertake.
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"The superiority of the 'Bay State' guitar
BAY STATE
Guitars, Mandolins,
Banjos, Zithers, Flutes.
26~Highest Awards. 3 Gold Medals.
John C. Haynes & Co.
BOSTON
ment, as the price—$25—brings it within
easy reach. This outfit, known as No. 2,
includes a "Royal" machine, amplifying
horn, 200 extra needles and needle case, 18
"Victor" records and an oak case to hold 50
records.
No. i outfit—$50—includes a "Monarch"
machine, large steel and brass amplifying
horn,.200 extra needles and case, 12 "Mon-
arch" ten-inch records, 6 "Victor" seven-
meh records, and one oak case with compart-
ments to held fifty records. The provision
of these two outfits of the Victor Co. opens
up a greater opportunity for music dealers
and others whose business brings them fre-
quently into contact with tourists and holi-
day-seekers. The $25 outfit would be an en-
tertaining companion for many summer oc-
casions.
Albert Hildebrandt, the well-known con-
noisseur and expert authority on violins, has
just completed a new violin. He has spent
some months on its construction, every vital
part of which is the result of his own handi-
work. Although a busy man, he has devoted
every spare moment to achieving what may
eventually prove to be a masterpiece. If ex-
perience and conscientiousness in his work
count for anything, Mr. Hildebrandt has
turned out a noble instrument, for it is doubt-
ful if anybody knows more about a violin
and its chief points than he does, or loves
las instruments better. The violin is largely
modeled after the Stradivarius in pattern, but
some slight alterations have been made in
the general lines, alterations which experience
has taught modern violin makers will im-
prove the volume of tone, making it more
robust. This is the case with Mr. Hilde-
brandt's new creation; but, at the same time,
it has retained Stradivarius quality. One re-
markable feature is the even balance of every
string. The scale throughout is absolutely
faultless, being without flaw of any kind and
containing no half tones, which are so often
found in even high priced violins. These half
tones naturally detract from the value of an
instrument, although it is possible to remedy
the defect. Those who have examined the
violin and who are competent judges have
expressed themselves in a very favorable
manner concerning it, and one of the lead-
ing musicians and violinists of the city, after
trying it for over half an hour, said that
he had rarely, if ever, played on a better
violin. While the tone is not yet fully de-
veloped, as the instrument is too new, and
the varnish scarcely dry, it already exhibits
some really excellent qualities and gives
promise of becoming a great instrument with-