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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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Robert Goldbeck's Praise,
One of Chicago's foremost pianists and
teachers is Robert Goldbeck. to whose skill
and judgment hundreds of fine pianists and
teachers owe much of their proficiency. It is,
therefore, a compliment of the highest char-
acter for a piano to meet with the enthusiastic
approval of Dr. Goldbeck. Such approval is
unreservedly bestowed in the following:
CHICAGO, April 24, 1899.
T H E A. B. CHASE CO.
Gentlemen: Demanding of a pi-
ano, as I do, certain qualities not
often obtainable, I am greatly pleased
to discover these in the A. B. Chase
grand and upright pianos. These
consist: First, of an adaptability of
tone not easily described, for the
purpose of artistic interpretation;
second, the faculty of shading by
mere touch and varied finger pres-
sure ; third, responsiveness of ac-
tion ; fourth, beauty of tone. It is
torture and injury to the nerves when
these advantages are lacking, but
when they are present, as in the A.
B. Chase pianos, it is gratifying, and
a pleasure to play and practice. I
congratulate you and all those who
have the good fortune to possess one
of your instruments.
Yours very truly,
Used in many noted musical
and educational institutions
throughout the land.
ROBERT GOLDBECK.
A. B. Chase
PIANOS
Sold by leading dealers from
Maine to California who have
developed an " A . B, Chase
following" among the most
cultured musical people*
President Ziegfeld*s Testimonial.
CHICAGO MUSICAL COLLEGE,
March 18, 1897.
For six years we have used the
Steinway and A. B. Chase Pianos in
our college, and I can honestly say
that the A. B. Chase are worthy com-
panions of the great Steinway. In
regard to durability, the A. B. Chase
stands second to none. The manu-
facturers spare no money or labor to
manufacture an instrument which
will please musicians and artists.
Several hundred pianos are sold in
Chicago every year and to the very
best class of people. At the World's
Columbian Exposition in 1893, the
A. B. Chase was adjudged to be
equal to the best piano exhibited.
F. ZIEGKELD, President.
Factories
Norwalk, Ohio
Dr. Ziegfeld was president of the Board of
Judges of Award on musical instruments at
the World's Columbian Exposition. His testi-
mony has added weight, because the judgment
then given by all the judges is now confirmed
by four years of experience since, with these
pianos in one of the largest musical colleges in
America.