PRESTO
March 3, 1923
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than the old specimen, and a larger production lowers
the cost.
"With this thought in mind we are building the
Musical Truth Tells Fact About Old Fiddles in In- Conn Wonder Violins and that these violins are giv- Midwest and Southwest States Still Contain Material
ing the most perfect satisfaction is a well known fact.
troducing Merits of New.
for a Steady Supply of Timber.
The models selected are the genuine original An-
and the genuine original Paganini,
The prediction that "the supply of black walnut
All old violins are not valuable, according to tonius Stradivarius
Guarnerius. Only the most carefully selected will soon be exhausted," came into use a long time
Musical Truth, published by C. G. Conn, band instru- Joseph
are used, chosen in view of the fact that the ago. It is still serviceable and seemingly appropriate.
ment manufacturer, Elkhart, Ind., which asserts that woods
old
Italian
violins received in part their tonal quality The timber has never been plentiful, in the sense of
the famous old master violin builders were not always from the quality
of their woods. The varnish pos- the word applied to other timber varieties, but on
successful in building fine instruments.
sesses all the elements of that found on the old account of its being scattered over a large area of
"Neither is the old violin always free from worm violins, containing the richnessof coloring and trans- the country, there has always been a steady supply
holes, imperfections and weaknesses that make con- parency and the same waxy luster and softness of
since the early days of the Republic.
stant repairs necessary," continues the Conn publi- texture that permits perfect vibration. Send for our
The principal supplies are now located in Tennes-
cation. "Many times purchasers are fleeced by imita- special catalog and letters from leading artists and see, Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
tions and by the more inferior products of the old you will see that the Conn is truly a Wonder Violin." Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Ar-
masters. In other words, the old violins have been
kansas and Northeastern Texas.
given their place largely through salesmanship and
Walnut has good glueing and working qualities and
the opinions of temperamental people who enjoy the
its fine finishing properties make it very valuable. In
antiquities and the mythology.
its recent uses by furniture and piano manufacturers
"In this modern age we have the greatest artists
the wood is finished with lighter effects than those
Reliability
Distinguishing
Mark
of
Line
Carried
by
and critics of all time and their opinions are the
which obtained in recent years. This treatment
T. L. Lutkin, Inc., New York.
guides for the modern violin builders, who are scien-
brings out the natural beauty of the grain and figure.
tific masters of their art. These men instantly deter-
Every leather dealer is not a specialist and from
mine the carrying power of the instrument and can among the list of leather firms the piano manufac-
A LARGE ORDER.
scientifically obtain the results that have proven to turer and piano repairman picks one which makes
A Hit Alley pianist on tour was boasting of his
the most critical artists that the modern violin, when piano and organ leathers a particular feature of its ability to express any emotion on the keys. He
given a little age, is more desirable for themselves line. , By applying at once to T. L. Lutkins, Inc., 40 claimed^ he could convey anything to the audience
Spruce street, New York, the piano man or organ without speaking a word.
man can get the quickest and most satisfactory re-
"Then," suggested a joker at the back of the hall,
sponses to inquiries and orders.
"will you please express with your playing that you
The name T. L. Lutkins, Inc., is familiar to every have a brother-in-law who was born in Okmulgee,
factory superintendent, in the piano and organ in- Okla., but is now living in Podunk, la., in a boarding
dustries. It is a reliable name in the opinion of a house back of the gas house, and who is going,
great many repairmen and tuners. When they order February 29th, to call on his grandfather who recently
something for purely piano, playerpiano or organ pur- sprained his wrist cranking the phonograph."
poses from T. L. Lutkin, Inc., they are never delayed
Northern birch in all grades and thicknesses was
by the substitution of ''something just as good."
leader in the demand for hardwoods in the market
T. L. Lutkin, Inc., makes pneumatic leathers a spe- a this
week.
cialty of its business. The line is big and reliable.
In addition the house carries a full line of packing,
valves and specially tanned bellows leather.
VIOLINS FROM ELKHART, IND.
WHERE WALNUT IS FOUND
PIANO LEATHER SPECIALTIES
I The Dealer Favorite
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ACTIVITY IN DRUMS.
The modern drum factory of Ludwig & Ludwig,
Chicago, presents an aspect of great activity in turn-
ing out drums for the trade, and the apparent rush is
confirmed by officials of the company. The drum
business has been on the increase for several weeks,
and prospects for the spring and summer are still
better.
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VISITED BOSTON HEADQUARTERS.
Harry Jarrow, local manager in Chicago for the
American Felt Company, is back on the job this
week, after a short trip to the Boston headquarters.
The American Felt Company is receiving a great deal
of trade from the piano industry now, Mr. Jarrow re-
ported.
THE CELEBRATED
AND
ACCESSORIES
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Drums of distinctive design to retail at a
very moderate price. Each is the fin-
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ing towards an ideal. Piano dealers find
that the addition of WILSON products
means new customers, greater profits and
more sales.
Send for New 96 Page Catalog
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Makers of Fine Drums and Accessories
218-20-22 N. May St.
CHICAGO, ILL.
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