Presto

Issue: 1932 2264

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P R E S T 0-T I M E S
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KREITER
Pianos and Player-Pianos are
Produced in a New, Modern
and Well-Equipped Factory
Dealers * *
<_Are Profiting
by Straube
Difference
HE SUPERIOR construction of the
T
Straube Grand, the difference which can
be seen as well as heard, is helping hundreds
of piano merchants to make more, easier
and quicker sales.
The dramatic way in which dealers can
prove Straube superiority to prospects, the
exclusive features such c" laminal construc-
tion of the key bed, the rim and the braces,
afford exceptional opportunity for profit.
Write for Particulars
of the
STRAUBE PLAN
OF
SELLING
Kreiter—Style 15
They are Standard Instruments of
High-Class Design, Noted for Admir-
able Tone Qualities, Affording Ample
Power and Expressive Effects. The
Results of Over Forty Years of Expe-
rience. They satisfy Both Dealer
and Customer.
STRAUBE PIANO COMPANY
1107 Manila Ave.,
KREITER MFG. CO., Inc.
O N E
310-312 W. Water St., Milwaukee, Wis.
Hammond, Ind
traube
O
F T
H
Pictured above is the Straube Florentine Grand, one of
the many period models available in various sizes — in-
cluding the world's smallest full scale grand, The Sonata,
four feet, four inches.
Inset in the circle is the back of a Straube Grand, show"
ing the laminal construction of key bed, rim and braces-
exclusive Straube features.
E W O R L D ' S
F I N E S T
P I A N O S
Factory: M.arinette, Wis.
INDIANAPOLIS NEWS
Sargent grand is going over big and prospects in gen-
A WELL RECOMMENDED STORE
eral are very good.
The retail store of the Straube Piano Company of
The Carlin Music Company are having a good busi- Hammond, Ind., is referred to as follows in a local
ness with the Cable line, and reports some interesting paper: "This reliable firm carries one of the most
Business with Indianapolis music merchants shows sales of grand pianos in period styles. Small instru- complete stocks of its kind in this section. The man-
with the New Year some improvement, and from ments and sheet music are moving better than they agers are men of wide experience who gladly assist
all appearances and prospects business will continue have for some time according to Frank Carlin.
you in the selection of a satisfactory instrument.
in general improvement. The holiday season found
The Marion Music Company says that the Brinker- Their sound and dependable judgment has been a
[he stores well decorated and made attractive.
lioff piano is moving very well and adding to its pop- boon to many people in this community who were
The Wilking Music Company made an interesting ularity in Indianapolis. Prospects are very good and selecting musical instruments. They know the com-
display of several new styles of grand pianos from the the company expect to get a good share of the year's parative value of all instruments and people in this
territory have learned to know that these men are
Jesse French & Sons factories at New Castle. The business of this part of the Hoosier state.
new instruments were arranged in a special display
The Marion Music Company anticipate an excel- absolutely trustworthy. Customers are assured of
in the French room.
lent trade in Schumann pianos this year. The Schu- getting the best possible instrument as their line has
been endorsed bv the masters."
One of the new and attractive arrivals at the mann is a strong card in the Marion business.
Wilking store is a Farny grand piano in new period
Business at the Pearson Music Company is reported
Queen Anne. The model is done after the most very satisfactory. The anniversary sale came up to E. G. Sweet spent several weeks at Lawrenceburg,
chaste lines of that period and veneered in rare woods expectations.
Ind., in getting the new Starr Piano Co. store in
well matched and finished.
operation at that place. Mr. Sweet expressed his
The Baldwin Studios, Inc., are enjoying a very
appreciation of the cordial welcome, generous hos-
T.et the PRESTO-TIMES classified columns help clear pitality, cooperation and friendliness extended him
good business as reported by Ray Coverdill, manager.
your
shelves
of
old
stock,
of
items
that
are
a
real
bargain
One of the sales last month was a Baldwin style C,
to some dealer who can place them with his trade. by the citizens of Lawrenceburg during his brief stay.
six foot three instrument to the Eastern Star lodge in
By the way, Mr. Frank Molter, an esteemed far-
Dealers wishing to conceal their identity can use a "box
Irvington. Another sale recently closed was one of
mer-citizen of the Manchester road, made the first
number" until, they know with whom they are dealing.
the Howard colonials in William nad Marv. The new
purchase of a piano at the new piano store.
STARR PIANOS
STARR FREEZE ELECTRIC DOMESTIC and COMMERCIAL
Established
The Starr Piano Co. R E F R I G E R A X I O N
1872
Richmond, Indiana
WHEN
IN
DOUBT
REFER
TO
Presto Buyers' Guide
1932
EDITION NOW READY
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January, 1932
15
PRESTO-TIMES
SUPER CHROMONICA
HOLDERS
The Hallbauer Manufacturing Co.
1535 Wellston Avenue,
St. Louis, Mo.
bring to the attention of the profession and
music trade their
./
Super Chromonica Holders
Adapted for harmonicas, all sizes from two to
eight inches long, in combination with guitar,
banjo, ukelele or other instruments of this kind.
Used in connection with all string musical
instruments.
The Super Chromonica Holders are practical,
positive, sturdy and substantial.
Retail dealers may apply to jobbers of musi-
cal instruments or write direct to the manu-
facturers.
HALLBAUER MFG. CO.
1535 Wellston Ave.
St. Louis, Mo.
Piano Player Repairmen
ATTENTION!
Additional Income
Servicing pneumatic type-
writers, player piano
principles
Something New
Customers and Details furnished
Free
AEROTYPE, The Business
Stimulator
15 Little Bldg.
Boston, Mass.
A NEW CHROMONICA HOLDER
FOR STRING INSTRUMENTS
Presto-Times calls the attention of the profession,
amateurs and music dealers, to the combination
Chromonica and string- instrument holder manufac-
tured by the Hallbauer Manufacturing Company,
1535 Wellston avenue, St. Louis, Mo., and known
as the "Super Chromonica Holder." The holder
is perfect for playing in combination the Chromonica
with stringed instruments and as the guitar, banjo,
ukulele and other instruments of this class. This
Hallbauer product seems to be the last word in per-
fection of a combination holder that has been ex-
perimented upon for a long time but without really
satisfactory results. The manufacturers claim that
their holder has met the severest criticism of users
everywhere and they know that they have a holder
that will give entire satisfaction.
Although there are harmonica holders on the mar-
ket, it will be found that the Hallbauer Chromonica
holder has many advantages over any other similar
attachment.
Dealers will find this a good seller and well worth
keeping in stock. The manufacturers suggest order-
ing through jobbers of general musical merchandise,
but full particulars will be given upon applying to
the Hallbauer Manufacturing Company, 15,35 Wells-
ton avenue, St. Louis, Mo.
AKRON'S LATEST MUSIC STORE
Ernest E. Smith, for peveral years representative
in Ohio for the Waltham Piano Company at the
Waltham Store, 33 South Howard street, Akron,
Ohio, has established a new music house known as
the Kenmore Music Company, located at the corner
of Boulevard and Florida avenues, Akron, Ohio, with
the Baldwin line as leaders. Mr. Smith intends
to carry on the radio business also and has at the
present time the Majestic as his leader. In a circular
recently sent out announcing his opening he says: "A
piano is worth going miles to buy. A piano in your
home changes the entire atmosphere in your home—
fill that vacant corner in your home now—the family
needs music this winter."
FITZGERALD COMPANY MOVES TO NEW
QUARTERS
The Fitzgerald Music Company of Los Angeles,
Calif., located for many years at 727 South Hill street,
has moved to 645 South Flower street, that city. The
new quarters were remodeled into a most attractive
home for the company, and consist of a two-story
building of thirty feet frontage. The firm makes use
of the entire building, which has been taken over
on a long-term lease. It will be recalled that Charles-
ton Dow some months ago succeeded James T. Fitz-
gerald as president of the company, Mr. Fitzgerald
who founded the business about forty years ago, re-
tiring to private life.
FIRST-CLASS PIANO KEY SERVICE
The attention of music dealers everywhere is called
to the advertisement of the McMackin Piano Service
Company of Des Moines, Iowa, where this concern
gives a special rate for piano key recovering, a price
as low as $5.50. The McMackin Piano Service has
been in this line for many years and is well fitted
in every way to do first-class and satisfactory work.
The McMackin company shops and studios are
equipped with a superior line of machinery and their
workmen and the proprietors are persons of ability
in all kinds of-work relating to piano key work.
OLDEST AND BEST
Keys
Actions
Repairs
For more than 125 years we
have aimed to furnish prod-
ucts of the highest quality at
a minimum charge. Such a
long period of service proves
we have been successful in
carrying out the ideals of our
founders.
Today piano manufacturers
emphasize the fact that their
pianos are equipped with
PRATT READ
PRODUCTS
We furnish
Upright and Grand
Piano Keys
and
Actions
Pipe Organ Keys
Practice Piano Keyboards
They were using 1901 methods
Heavy
Duty
Construction
For Uprights
Baby Grands
and Grands
It seemed almost unbelievable that they hadn't heard of
NEW BUCKEYE SILL PIANO TRUCK
No Scraping
or Marring
of Floors
Equipped with straps of 2-in.. 3-ply webbing. Only $39. 4-in., rubber
tired center wheels with 1 5/8-in. face. (Tires vu canized to wheels) $6
extra. Straps of 3-in., 4-ply webbing and buckles $5 extra.
Send for literature on our X-70 Refrigerator
Trucks and piano hoists and covers.
Piano and Organ Ivory
and Sharps

ALSO
Dealers and tuners should
communicate with us for all
types of key and action
repairs.
SELF LIFTING PIANO TRICK CO.
Findlay, Ohio
CENTER WHEEL
CONSTRUCTION
ALLOWS BAL-
ANCING AND
TURNING WITH-
OUT LIFTING
PRATT, READ & CO
Established 180(i
Deep River, Conn.
U. S. A.
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