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Musical Merchandise Section of The Music Trade Review
Model Number R'22,
One of Several New
Modern Tenor*Banjos
Built by QRETSCH.
$
22
Other Models $20 Up
Featuring Quality A N D Price
M
ORE convincing than extravagant claims
or high-pressure selling talk, the simple
statement of the specifications of the new
GRETSCH Tenor Banjos tells a plain story ot
sales-compelling value.
Compare them, point for point, with the next
best values the market affords. We show you
superior worth in every detail vital to banjo
excellence.
1—A new Amplifying-Resonator back (extension
style). Laminated, warp-proof construction. A
positive factor in the production of a big, power-
ful tone.
2—New metal flange-union joining the resonator and
the rim.
5—Full !-ized professional patent pegs, with grained
ivory-celluloid, polished buttons.
6—Metal work throughout is brass, heavily nickel-
plated and polished.
7—Hardwood (rock-maple) conduction throughout,
hand finished.
8—Genuine ebony fingerboard*.
Style No. R-22
You G E T more for your money when you buy
them—you GIVE more for your customer's
money when you sell these good Banjos. And,
in these days when people are looking for the
utmost in value for the dollars they spend, that
means something!
Prompt Service on Mail Orders
We invite your trial order. These banjos will
earn their place in your stock if you'll just give
them the chance.
The Fred. Gretsch Mfg. Co.
"2/"V"\r\
.
$20*
Rock-maple retouched by
hand in golden brown tints.
Hand rubbed.
Extension
resonator with metal flange.
Long scale.
•4—3-piece, extra slender, "easy-playing" neck, guaran-
teed warp-proof. The reinforcing strip that run*
the full length of the neck effectually prevents
"pulling" and warping.
60 Broadway
Style No. R-20
Rock-maple, hand finished
in clear, natural color and
French polished. Extension
resonator; with metal flange;
23-inch professional scale.
More for the Money !
•3—Full length (23-inch) professional 19-fret scale;
gang-sawed and accurate to one one-thousandth of
an inch.
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$22*
Style No. R-25
Rock-maple retouched neck;
real mahogany rim and reso-
nator, French polished. Ex-
tension resonator with metal
flange.
Long scale; pearl
inlaid headpiece.
:
*25
*NOTE
The prices quoted here are
subject to the usual dealers'
discount.