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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1927 Vol. 85 N. 16

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The Music Trade Review
OCTOBER 15, 1927
Ben Black Finds
Vega Is His Choice
York Week Celebrated
by W. J. Dyer & Bro.
mother-of-pearl design and the beautiful carv-
ing on the neck of the instrument.
"He then strummed the strings and was much
pleased with the tone. I told him that the
Make Special Display of York Instruments in Vega Co. took great care in the manufacture of Well-known Musician Steadily Increasing Popu-
its banjos and that it took a year to produce the
larity—Some of His Latest Engagements
Store and at the Minnesota State Fair
instrument he then held. He replied that the
BOSTON, October 10.—Ben Black is a name to
work of master hands was evident in every
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH., October 10.—York Band
Instrument Week was recently celebrated in part of the banjo. He further said that it was conjure with, for the young man, who is one of
Si. Paul, Minn., by W. J. Dyer & Bro., rep- the best banjo he ever had seen but I told him the big boosters for the Vega instruments, is
rapidly making a name for himself all over the
country. It was not so very long ago he was
surprising the Pacific Coast by his musical ac-
tivities where he soon became one of the most
popular directors there. He had often appeared
in the East with Art Hickman's orchestra and
the patrons of the New Amsterdam roof gar-
den, in New York, can bear testimony to the
sort of work he had been doing for he fre-
quently had been singled out for special com-
mendation. Returning to California Black
formed his own orchestra and played in many
(A the leading picture houses up and down the
coast, his last engagement there being at the
Metropolitan Theatre in Los Angeles.
Soon attracting the attention of Publix and
Paramount Black was engaged for their stage
band, and again reaching New York he was in-
W. J. Dyer & Bro. Display of York Line
vited to conduct Paul Whiteman's orchestra,
resentatives of the York Band Instrument Co. that the Vega Co. was making instruments which he did for a time at the Paramount thea-
in that city, according to reports received by even superior to this one. As Heifetz was tre.
All the while it was his refined and gen-
.Karl B. Shinkman, sales manager of the York about to sign his name he played a few notes erally dignified manner that seemed to win for
concern. The Dyer firm staged one of the most and commented on the trueness of the frets and
elaborate as well as most interesting displays of notes. He then signed the banjo on the rim
musical merchandise ever seen in the Northwest and as we were saying good-bye his parting
and also made a specialty of York week at the words were: 'You have a fine instrument Mr.
Minnesota State Fair where thev displayed Bowlly'."
York products. The completeness of the dis-
play aroused great interest and the reports have
it that many sales were started on the way.
Famous Violinist Admires
Artist's Vega Banjo
Heifetz Autographs Instrument of A. Bowlly
During Meeting in Singapore, Straits Settle-
ments
BOSTON, October 10.—Having in mind the bright
idea of getting his Vega banjo autographed by
so famous a violinist as Jascha Heifetz, A.
Bowlly, one of the Vega artists, was thus
brought into close touch with a musician who
holds a commanding place in the world of art.
All this happened in Singapore, and the details
of the pleasant interview came to the Vega Co.,
banjo manufacturers, 155 Columbus avenue. Mr.
Bowlly with his Vega banjo was a member of
Le Quimes Orchestra, Raffles Hotel, in that
far-off city of the East, and in telling about it,
writes:
"I went in to see Mr. Heifetz and opened my
case, and as soon as he saw the banjo he re-
marked what a beautiful and elaborate instru-
ment it was. He examined the banjo closely,
looking for some time at its beautiful and rigid
construction. He then asked me where I would
like him to sign his name. I took the banjo
from him, and having removed the resonator
his interest in this feature prompted him to ask
more about its use and value to the tone. Of
course, I told him that the resonator greatly im-
proved the tone of the instrument, and he then
proceeded to marvel at the inlay work, the
Elhhart,
is foremost in
Reed lnstrurnents
and Accessories *-*
- write us for our
dealers proposition
Paramounts and Selmers
Featured in Boston
Conn Boston Co. Makes Special Tie-up During
Appearance of Whiteman Concert Orchestra
in That City
BOSTON, October 10.—When the Paul Whiteman
Concert Orchestra recently appeared in Boston
the Conn Boston Co. took advantage of the
opportunity to secure a demonstration by two
eminent artists with this band for the promo-
tion of sales of Paramount banjos and Selmer
saxophones.
Maxwell Meyers, manager of the store, was
responsible for this tie-up and bent every effort
in making it a huge success. Mr. Meyers, al-
though one of the youngest store managers in
the country, is an exceedingly aggressive and
far-sighted type of music dealer.
The demonstration of Paramount banjos was
made by the world-famous Mike Pingitore, who
has been Paul Whiteman's banjoist for many
years. Mr. Pingitore's phenomenal skill on
the banjo has been featured on all of the con-
cert tours and other appearances and the entire
thirty-three-piece band is subdued to give
place to this banjo artist.
Mr. Pingitore's demonstration of the Para-
mount banjo and its remarkable possibilities of
expression was a real treat and a liberal educa-
tion in banjo playing to the one hundred and
twenty-five or more persons who witnessed this
demonstration in the Conn Boston store. Ches-
ter Hazlett, who is equally famous on the Sel-
tzer Saxophone, made the large crowd thrill to
the sweet tone of his instrument.
Mr. Meyers announced that this demonstra-
tion and others of its kind which he has engi-
neered is a real boon to business. Invariably
direct inquiries and leads are the result of these
demonstrations and the publicity and advertis-
ing alone is worth much more than the expense
involved. ^As a far-sighted merchant, realizing
the power and value of efficient publicity, Mr.
Meyers, of the Conn Boston store, profits in
accordance with the wisdom which he displays.
The C. W. Sipe Music Co. has moved from
12 South Gamble street, Mansfield, O., to new
quarters on West Main street, that city. .
Ben Black With His Vega
him a host of friends, for he is entirely lack-
ing in what are known as mannerisms.
In the meantime Black has found time to give
the public several worth-while vocal numbers,
which are taking well everywhere, among them
"Hold Me," "Nancy," "Tears," "On the Road
to Monteray" and others.
Walter G. Webster, of Ballston Spa, N. Y.,
has opened a new music store at Main and Elm
streets, Hudson Falls, handling pianos and
ether musical instruments.
Consult the Universal Want Directory of
The Review.
DURRO
VIOLINS
BOWS
STRINGS
AND
STEWART
BANJOS
MANDOLINS
GUITARS
Largest Wholesale
Musical Merchandise
House in America
Buegeleiten & Jacobton
5-7-9 Union Squar.
NEW YORK
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OCTOBER 15, 1927
Ludwig & Ludwig Issue
New Banjo Catalog
Booklet Gives Full and Illustrated Description
of the Entire Ludwig & Ludwig Banjo Line
CHICAGO, I I I . , October 8.—One of the most at-
tractive catalogs that perhaps have ever been
prepared by Ludwig & Ludwig, drum and banjo
makers, who in the past have issued some un-
usually attractive literature, is the new Ludwig
banjo catalog.
The catalog emphasizes the care and thought
that is taken for placing in the hands of the
dealer a powerful sales aid and at the same
time give the banjoist some instructive in-
formation on the banjo in a booklet of real
value.
An original and distinctive cover design is
secured by showing an exact reproduction of
part of a Ludwig gold-plated banjo. The upper
part of the cover is deep blue, carrying the
inscription "Ludwig Banjos," while the balance
carries the reproduction of the instrument,
showing the edge of the walnut resonator
joined to the neck, decorated with inlay figure
and the gold-plated flaredge that extends from
shell to resonator. The balance of the cover
is plain white, resembling the banjo head, with
the four strings and bridge reproduced.
The front of the catalog has a discussion of
the relative merits of the tenor and plectrum
banjos, the features of the Ludwig banjo ob-
tained by means of skilled workmanship, testing
and the years of experimental work, and a
discussion of the question, "What Shall We
Do With the Banjo?"
The complete Ludwig line is then shown,
beginning with the "Big Chief." The models
arc handsomely illustrated, bringing out the
beautiful inlay work, the gold flaredge and the
finish of the various models. Several pages are
given over to "The New Hall of Fame," promi-
nent banjoists who use the Ludwig banjo, as
well as the various orchestras featuring Ludwig
banjos and drums.
The latter part of the catalog has an ex-
haustive description of the features of Ludwig
banjos, including the Ludwig banjo-action regu-
lator, choice selection of Ludwig heads, Lud-
wig "Planet" banjo peg and the Ludwig shell
p.nd scale. A page devoted to "Tips for the
Banjoist" also contributes practical and valuable
information to the musician.
Leopold Auer Violin
Outfits in Demand
Carl Fischer, Inc., Announces Steady Increase
in Popularity for This Item
Leopold Auer violin outfits are becoming very
popular with students of the violin, it is reported
by music dealers. Carl Fischer, Inc., is dis-
tributing this violin outfit with the famous name
BACON
BANJOS
Played by Leading
Musicians and Orchestras
Sold by Representative
Music Merchants
BACON BANJO CO., Inc.
GROTON, CONN.
The Music Trade Review
and is placing some- good advertising behind
it and the combination of this advertising and
the fame and prestige of the Leopold Auer name
is making this a big selling item with dealers
right in the midst of the reopening of music
classes for the Fall and Winter.
"It is just a year ago that we made our first
public announcement regarding the Leopold
Auer violin outfits," declared a Carl Fischer, Inc.,
official to The Review. "Since that time we have
seen these remarkable outfits attain a popular-
ity among violinists with a swiftness for which
the history of our industry offers no precedent."
Here's an Old-Time Band
MEDINA, O., October 12.—A band, no instru-
ment in which is less than 100 years old, and
one which is 250 years old, was heard at a
recent pioneers' picnic here. The Goldwood
band played. It is in its third generation
since its founding in 1848 by John Goldwood,
Sr. Members of the Goldwood and Scarlcs
families make up the present band, many of
them having played together for fifty-five years.
One drum was played through the French and
Indian war, the Revolution and the War of
1812, and two drums were played in the Civil
War.
To Distribute Wolf Banjos
CHICAGO, I I I . , October 10.—The Milton G.
Wolf quality supreme banjo heads, recently in-
troduced to the trade by Milton G. Wolf, will
be distributed by the Standard Musical Special-
ties Co., 1527 Kimball avenue, this city. The
new heads are merchandised in attractive car-
tons and can be used on all standard makes of
banjos.
Tom Brown 'Topics
A group of exceptionally valuable and inter-
esting articles for the musician appears in the
latest issue of Tom Brown Topics, published
by the Tom Brown Music Co., 32 West Lake
street, Chicago. The articles include "An In-
troduction to the Study of Harmony," "Learn-
ing to Play the Clarinet," "The Elements of
Tone Production" and others.
Bands and Orchestras
Ashland, Wis., "The Snappy Six" Orchestra,
Stanley Stangle.
Council Bluffs, la., The Meadow Larks, Don-
ald Anderson.
Ord, Nebr., Ladies' Orchestra.
Greenwood, Nebr., Greenwood Community
Band, Jack Dulik.
Storm Lake, la., Juvenile Band, Alfred Lar-
son.
Humboldt, la., The Municipal Band, Harry
Strong.
Fullerton, Nebr., The Municipal Band, Lewis
G. Kremer.
Holstein, la., High School Band, Conrad
Clausen.
Americus, Ga., Americus Brass Band, Harry
Williams.
Lowell, O., Lowell High School Band, P. E.
Kidd.
Mt. Blanchard, O., Mt. Blanchard Band.
Banjo and Drum Heads
Genuine Rogers "Quality brands"
were given Medal and highest
awards over all others.
Five grades to select from, cheapest
to the very best.
White calf in thin, medium and
heavy.
Joseph Rogers, Jr., St Son
N. J.
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Baxter & Northup Move
The Baxter & Northup Co., located for the
past ten years at 339 South Hill street, Los
Angeles, has moved to new quarters at 837
South Olive street. This company specializes
in wood-wind instruments and uses the slogan,
"Orchestra and Band Instruments Exclusively."
It represents William S. Haynes flutes, King
band instruments, Selmer wood-winds and Roth
violins. The new store has a large repair shop
and practice and teacher studios. Harry Bax-
ter and Ray Northup are the partners and
Carroll Camborn is advertising manager.
Heberlein Violin Ads
National advertising in professional magazines
has created a demand for Henrich Th. Heber-
iein, Jr., violins that is making these instruments
a popular seller, according to music dealers.
With the exception of the priceless old masters,
many dealers report that more Heberlein violins
are to be found in the hands of the best profes-
sional violinists than any other and the steady
advertising of the distributors of these instru-
ments is keeping up this demand. These instru-
ments are distributed in the United States and
Canada by the following firms: Carl Fischer,
Inc., New York, Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., Cin-
cinnati, and the J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Co.,
Kansas City, Mo.
New Arm Rest for Banjos
Arm Rest for Banjos. Albert D. Grover, New
York, and Louis H. Bertram, Long Island City,
N. Y. Patent No. 1,642,811.
An arm rest for a banjo having spaced strain-
ing screws disposed about the head, comprising
an integral plate for the edge of the instrument,
and means attachably connecting the plate to
the straining screws and capable of peripheral
adjustment with respect to the head to accom-
modate the spacing between screws.
More Musical Burglars
ITHACA, N. Y., October 10.—Musical instru-
ments valued at over $700 were taken by bur-
glars from the Doylemarx Music Shop, 105 North
Aurora street, this city, recently. The loss in-
cluded six banjos and two saxophones. Local
police working on the case have been furnished
with only one clue, which was that a man had
spent some time in the store on the day before
the robbery obtaining prices on small instru-
ments.
Twenty-Second Year
The Platt Music Co., of Los Angeles, cele-
brated its twenty-second anniversary last
month

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