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February 2, 1924.
sary is to turn the outer shell right or left with either
hand.
The straight model mouthpipe used on C. G. Conn,
Sill and End Trucks for Pianos and Lea Model for Ltd., soprano, alto, melody and tenor saxophones has
solved another problem in the building of the best
Phonographs Boon to Dealers.
saxophones.
Every campaign for piano sales involves considera-
"There was no logical reason for their being
tion of the facilities for handling the instruments. curved," explains the company in a recent booklet,
Labor in the wareroom and in deliveries is lightened "to build a mouthpiece curving throughout destroys
when the staff is provided with the conveniences pro- the perfecting of a proper graduation of bore, and
vided by the Self-Lifting Piano Truck Co., Findlay, also destroys to a degree the freedom of sound wave
Ohio, and as a result more work is accomplished in travel. The mouthpiece is a most important part of
the working day.
the saxophone. The slightest deviation in its bore
In fact no alert dealer will be without the necessary will throw the instrument out of tune. The straight
trucks for the better handling of pianos and talking model eliminates the possibilities of untrue intonation.
machines. The company makes sill and end trucks Furthermore, the new model enables a more free tone
for pianos that make every job pleasurable. With production throughout. Another good feature is that
the Lea Talking Machine Truck one man can handle the instrument is held in a better playing position,
the heaviest machine from the showroom to any supported by the neck cord, and permits the instru-
apartment floor. A new circular prepared by the ment to hang properly at the right side of the body.
Self-Lifting Piano Truck Co., gives valuable sugges- The old mouthpipe obliged the performer to push the
tions to the piano or talking machine dealer.
instrument away from the body by the left hand,
which destroyed much of the technic of the player."
PIANO TRUCKS A NECESSITY
CONN SAXOPHONE FEATURES
THE GENNETT RECORD GAZETTE
New Publication of Starr Piano Company Further
Stimulation to Record Sales.
The Gennett Record Gazette is a new monthly
publication of the Starr Piano Co., Richmond, Ind.,
which is something more than a bulletin of new
numbers. The newest records up to the moment of
going to press are printed and with the list is interest-
ing matter relating to the music, the songs or the
artists.
In the first number out this week is an article on
William Jennings Bryan's record, "Virgin Birth," for
which there is a wonderful demand. The record is
a defense of the position on the subject taken by the
Presbyterian General Assembly in May, 1923.
Other interesting articles are about Henry Moeller,
the Gennett tenor, Robert Perutz, the Polish violin-
ist, and Pietro Floridia, leader of the Gennett Sym-
phony Orchestra. A letter from Korea by Homer
Rodeheaver is another attraction in the new publica-
tion.
NEW OREGON STORE.
The music business recently established in Bandon,
Improved Tuning Device a Higher Appreciated Feat- Ore., by the L. L. Thomas Music Company of Marsh-
ure of a Notable Line.
field is now open permanently with quarters in the
Rasmussen building on First street. The store is Ben Falber, Weil-Known Terre Haute, Ind., Man-
Among the notable improvements in the saxophone under the management of G. C. Nelson, field man for
ager, Opens Business of His Own.
by C. G. Conn, Lt., Elkhart, Ind., is the Conn Pat- Coos and Curry counties. The store carries a com-
ented Tuning Device. The experts in saxophone plete line of records, sheet music and piano rolls;
Ben Falber, formerly owner of the balcony music
making have long sought an efficient process of tun- the Brunswick phonograph in six different styles, shop of the Ledercr-Feibelman department store,
ing the instrument and as its popularity grew the consoles and uprights.
Terre Haute, Ind., and efficiency manager of the
necessity appeared more urgent. The old way of
store, last week closed a lease on the store at 712
pushing in or pulling out the mouthpiece on the
Wabash avenue in the Terre Haute House building.
ADDS SMALL GOODS DEPARTMENT.
mouthpipe, was found a faulty, not the true or easy
He is to use half of the store, which fronts 18 feet on
The Schultz Piano Co., 2155 West Madison street, Wabash avenue and 45 feet long, into what will be
way to tune the instrument.
The pursuit of the best way resulted in the Conn Chicago, prints the following announcement: "We known as the Indiana Song and Gift Shop.
Patented Tuning Device that permits of the tuning of have just opened a small goods department consist-
Remodeling work on the place was started last
the instrument at a single vibration. This is oper- ing of a complete line of musical merchandise and week and a formal opening is planned for Saturday,
ated with the utmost simplicity and can be done Zenith radios. The numerous requests from our pa- at which Cliff Lowe and his Orpheum Orchestra are
while the saxophonist is playing. All that is neces- trons have prompted this action."
to entertain. The front of the store is to be painted
and redecorated and novel lighting and advertising
effects will be provided.
Mr. Falber's stock will include sheet music, piano
rolls, phonograph records and an assorted line of
SUPERIOR QUALITY COUNTS
novelties.
NEW SMALL GOODS BUSINESS
"SPECIALTY BRAND" PRODUCTS
ARE IN DEMAND BY EVERYONE
MAIN SPRINGS—REPAIR PARTS—MOTORS
Write for our descriptive catalogue and price list
which will be of great interest and value to you
THE SPECIALTY
PHONOGRAPH
AND ACCESSORIES
COMPANY
Manufacturers of "Specialty Brand" Products
210-212 East 113th Street
SPECIAL MEL-O-DEE RELEASES.
The Mel-O-Dee Music Company, Inc., New York,
this week announced two new numbers: "Sobbin'
Blues," Roll No. 5199, played by Earl & Leith, and
"Some Day, Sweetheart," Roll No. 5200, played by
Ray Perkins. The numbers are in considerable de-
mand, so the company is releasing them immediately
in advance of bulletin listing.
New York, N. Y.
The Piano Repair Shop
C. G. CONN, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
C D. GREENLEAF, P*M.
J. E. BOYER, S.e'y
Wortf* largest manufeatarwrs of High Grmda B*a4 and Orchestra Instruments. Employ* 1,MO
expert workmen.
All of the most celebrated Artists use and endorse Conn Instruments.
Famous Bandmasters and Orchestra Directors highly endorse and recommend the use of Ike
Conn Instruments in their organisations.
Conn Instruments are noted for their ease ef playing, light and reliable Talve or hey aolemus
quick response, rich tonal quality, perfect intonation, tone carrying quality, artUtieness of "iaeiyn,
beautiful finish and reliable construction.
Conn Instruments are sent to aay point in the U. S. subject to ten «2ays free trial. Baaaeh store
or tfeaeioa will he found in all Urge cities. Write for catalogues, prices, etc.
C G . CONN, Ltd.
DEPT.MS.
ELKHART, IND.
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Player-actions installed. Instruments
refinished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
reasonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work solic-
ited. Write for details and terms.
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
425 South Wabash Are.
Chicago
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Send for catalog and price
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