Music Trade Review
Issue: 1903 Vol. 36 N. 16 - Page 9
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THE MUSIC TRRDE
THE VALUE OF HIGH GRADE ACTIONS
As viewed by leading dealers who are appreciating more and more how an action adds jto piano value —
Some strong commendatory letters from practical men to Strauch Bros.—Opinions from a Japanese
manufacturer who says the Strauch excels—Demand for the lost motion device.
Within the past few years dealers have
manifested a steadily growing interest in the
various supplies which enter into the con-
struction of pianos.
In no special department of piano-making
have they manifested a greater interest than
in the quality of actions. They realize, more
than ever, the vital necessity of having good
actions—the best, and as there are many prac-
tical dealers, the result has been an increased
demand for actions of the better grades.
In this special domain the members of the
house of Strauch have won deserved recog-
nition.
They began with high ideals and they have
won, and it is no uncommon thing nowadays
during arguments over the relative merits of
pianos to hear salesmen when enumerating
points of especial excellence to state: "Why,
this instrument contains a Strauch action!"
—meaning that it formed a special attraction.
In this connection we recall an instance
which will show the interest which the deal-
ers are taking in piano actions. While in
the office of Strauch Bros., we had the op-
portunity of perusing some enthusiastic let-
ters anent Strauch actions which had been
received from well-known dealers. We were
permitted to take the following excerpt:
"In looking over your action I find it com-
plete and of as good workmanship as I have
ever seen. It is made of the best material—
the wood as well as the felt is simply the best
that can be had for the purpose. I would
like to talk to you more in regard to your
fine work, but I do not think it would better
the work."
Another communication was shown which
demonstrated how well the position which
Strauch Bros, assumed some years ago is ap-
preciated by the trade.
Strauch Bros, figured that their actions
should be identified with none save high-
grade pianos, and this- communication was
shown from a dealer who is a firm admirer of
the Strauch action. The instrument to which
he refers is widely known on account of its
undeniable excellence. He says :
"I have tuned many pianos with all makes
of actions and always find the Strauch Bros,
at the head of all. I handle a piano for
my, high-grade leader in which your action
is used exclusively, and I personally prefer
the Strauch Bros, action to any I have ever
seen. I must say I have never seen a Strauch
Bros, action in cheap or low-grade pianos."
That shows that the policy of Strauch
Bros, in having their product identified solely
with high-grade products was a sound one.
In Mexico, too, the Strauch has a strong-
following, a leading dealer stating that he
was so charmed with the Strauch action that
he proposed to advertise it extensively and
should use the cuts of the Strauch action in
connection with his piano advertising.
In far away Japan as well the Strauch is
not without its strong adherents. A commu-
nication from a Japanese piano manufacturer
was also shown us. He writes;
"We have the honor to inform you that the
result of the adoption of the upright action,
keys and hammers which we bought from
you through our friend is successful to our
entire satisfaction.
"Our competitors use the German material
generally, while we decided to use yours, for
we believe yours excels in superiority."
- Strauch Bros, are in constant receipt of like
satisfactory and complimentary endorsements
of their product.
It is certainly commendable for any insti-
tution to have labored for high aims, and it
is intensely satisfying to know that the re-
sultant effect of one's ambition is so warmly
applauded by those who have had opportu-
nities to test it in every possible way.
Strauch Bros., however, have not relaxed
in the slightest degree their determination to
keep fully abreast of the times in every par-
ticular. Take one of their recent contribu-
tions to action advance—the lost motion at-
tachment. It is conceded to be of distinct
advantage and there are some piano manu-
facturers who direct that their entire product
shall contain this recent invention, which is,
in itself, a tribute to Strauch skill.
tened to a fine musical and literary program
of French songs and literature. A business
session was held before the program, and
these officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, Mrs. C. L. Thompson; voce-
president, Mrs. A. F. Temple; recording sec-
retary, Miss Kate Chamberlain; correspond-
ing secretary, Mrs. C. J. Chaddock; treasurer,
E. W. Boyer. Directors for three years:
Rev. Archibald Hadden, Mrs. F. W. Wilson.
It was decided to have a public musical
some time about the middle of May which
will probably be given in the First Congre-
gational Church, the members only taking
part. The club will give its last concert the
first of May, when the evening will be de-
voted to American music. It will be in
charge of Miss Jessie Emily Hull, Miss Ber-
tha Boynton and Miss Helen Morgan. Af-
ter the business meeting the regular pro-
gram was taken up and thoroughly enjoyed.
Braton S. Chase is absent looking over
his interests in Texas.
LESTER BUSINESS ALL RIGHT.
There is no sign or indication of a fall in
the prosperity around the factories of the
Lester Piano Co. Every week, every month
of the year 1903 has produced results that
have been far in excess of that shown in any
corresponding similar period in the history
of the company.
The dealers throughout the country who
MUNN BUSINESS INCORPORATED.
have been handling the Lester piano are
[Special to The Review.]
pleased with the results which the instrument
Binghamton, N. Y., April 13, 1903.
has brought to them—and the list of these
The business of James Munn will be dealers is steadily growing.
changed to the Munn Music Co. The con-
The shipments of the Lester piano to the
cern is capitalized at $25,000 with James Pacific Coast, the Middle West, the South-
Munn as president, E. W. Parsons, vice-pres- ern States and to New England—in fact,
ident, and E. S. Griffin, secretary and treas- for all parts of the country—grow larger
urer. Mr. Munn proposes to concentrate his with every returning order. Car loads are
energies upon the manufacture of the Munn now almost an every-day feature of the Les-
piano, and an addition to the factory is now ter business.
in process of construction. Mr. Munn said
Even with the three large additions to
recently that he proposed to increase his out- the Lester factories, completed during the
put twenty-five pianos per week, and the for- past year, the company have been put to a
mation of a stock company to control the re- severe test to keep pace with the demands of
tail business will enable him to put in all his the trade. But preparations for further facil-
time overseeing the manufacturing plant.
ities are now under way. Another large ad-
dition
to the factories is being made. The bad
SEEKS TO RECOVER FROM BANK.
weather has delayed the work. As soon as
[Special to The Review.]
the opportunity arrives and clearer weather
Waterloo, N. Y., April 10, 1903.
sets in, the builders will put on an extra force
A case of trade interest was recently tried
of men to complete the enterprise.
before Justice Dun well at Lyons, Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Gardner, of Water-
Geo. E. Zartman, as trustee in bankruptcy
town, N. Y., are guests of H. C. Pressey,
of the Waterloo Organ Co., was the plaintiff,
secretary of the Lester Piano Co., in this
and the First National Bank of this place the
city.
defendant. This is an action in which the
Mr. Pressey has just returned from a ser-
trustee in bankruptcy seeks to recover $17,000
ies of long trips. During the past few months
in property which he alleges the bank con-
he has been through the South, along the
verted under a claim that its mortgage cov-
Pacific Coast, through the middle and North-
ered this amount. The case was summed up
west. He has also visited points in the New
by Col. Manning for the trustee and J. N.
England States. Everywhere he has found
Hammond for the bank. The decision was
the Lester piano in steady demand.
reserved.
E. Long, a representative of the Lester
Piano
Co., is now traveling through New
A MUSKEGON MUSICAL.
York State. He reports most satisfactory
[Special to The Review.]
conditions everywhere, and an active demand
Muskegon, Mich., April 10, 1903.
for the Lester piano.
The regular meeting of the Muskegon
Wiley B. Allen's store at San Luis Obispo,
Musical Club was held Wednesday night in
the spacious rooms of the Chase-Hackley Cal., is under the management of W. H,
Piano Co. A large crowd attended who lis- Hammel.
THE MUSIC TRRDE
THE VALUE OF HIGH GRADE ACTIONS
As viewed by leading dealers who are appreciating more and more how an action adds jto piano value —
Some strong commendatory letters from practical men to Strauch Bros.—Opinions from a Japanese
manufacturer who says the Strauch excels—Demand for the lost motion device.
Within the past few years dealers have
manifested a steadily growing interest in the
various supplies which enter into the con-
struction of pianos.
In no special department of piano-making
have they manifested a greater interest than
in the quality of actions. They realize, more
than ever, the vital necessity of having good
actions—the best, and as there are many prac-
tical dealers, the result has been an increased
demand for actions of the better grades.
In this special domain the members of the
house of Strauch have won deserved recog-
nition.
They began with high ideals and they have
won, and it is no uncommon thing nowadays
during arguments over the relative merits of
pianos to hear salesmen when enumerating
points of especial excellence to state: "Why,
this instrument contains a Strauch action!"
—meaning that it formed a special attraction.
In this connection we recall an instance
which will show the interest which the deal-
ers are taking in piano actions. While in
the office of Strauch Bros., we had the op-
portunity of perusing some enthusiastic let-
ters anent Strauch actions which had been
received from well-known dealers. We were
permitted to take the following excerpt:
"In looking over your action I find it com-
plete and of as good workmanship as I have
ever seen. It is made of the best material—
the wood as well as the felt is simply the best
that can be had for the purpose. I would
like to talk to you more in regard to your
fine work, but I do not think it would better
the work."
Another communication was shown which
demonstrated how well the position which
Strauch Bros, assumed some years ago is ap-
preciated by the trade.
Strauch Bros, figured that their actions
should be identified with none save high-
grade pianos, and this- communication was
shown from a dealer who is a firm admirer of
the Strauch action. The instrument to which
he refers is widely known on account of its
undeniable excellence. He says :
"I have tuned many pianos with all makes
of actions and always find the Strauch Bros,
at the head of all. I handle a piano for
my, high-grade leader in which your action
is used exclusively, and I personally prefer
the Strauch Bros, action to any I have ever
seen. I must say I have never seen a Strauch
Bros, action in cheap or low-grade pianos."
That shows that the policy of Strauch
Bros, in having their product identified solely
with high-grade products was a sound one.
In Mexico, too, the Strauch has a strong-
following, a leading dealer stating that he
was so charmed with the Strauch action that
he proposed to advertise it extensively and
should use the cuts of the Strauch action in
connection with his piano advertising.
In far away Japan as well the Strauch is
not without its strong adherents. A commu-
nication from a Japanese piano manufacturer
was also shown us. He writes;
"We have the honor to inform you that the
result of the adoption of the upright action,
keys and hammers which we bought from
you through our friend is successful to our
entire satisfaction.
"Our competitors use the German material
generally, while we decided to use yours, for
we believe yours excels in superiority."
- Strauch Bros, are in constant receipt of like
satisfactory and complimentary endorsements
of their product.
It is certainly commendable for any insti-
tution to have labored for high aims, and it
is intensely satisfying to know that the re-
sultant effect of one's ambition is so warmly
applauded by those who have had opportu-
nities to test it in every possible way.
Strauch Bros., however, have not relaxed
in the slightest degree their determination to
keep fully abreast of the times in every par-
ticular. Take one of their recent contribu-
tions to action advance—the lost motion at-
tachment. It is conceded to be of distinct
advantage and there are some piano manu-
facturers who direct that their entire product
shall contain this recent invention, which is,
in itself, a tribute to Strauch skill.
tened to a fine musical and literary program
of French songs and literature. A business
session was held before the program, and
these officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, Mrs. C. L. Thompson; voce-
president, Mrs. A. F. Temple; recording sec-
retary, Miss Kate Chamberlain; correspond-
ing secretary, Mrs. C. J. Chaddock; treasurer,
E. W. Boyer. Directors for three years:
Rev. Archibald Hadden, Mrs. F. W. Wilson.
It was decided to have a public musical
some time about the middle of May which
will probably be given in the First Congre-
gational Church, the members only taking
part. The club will give its last concert the
first of May, when the evening will be de-
voted to American music. It will be in
charge of Miss Jessie Emily Hull, Miss Ber-
tha Boynton and Miss Helen Morgan. Af-
ter the business meeting the regular pro-
gram was taken up and thoroughly enjoyed.
Braton S. Chase is absent looking over
his interests in Texas.
LESTER BUSINESS ALL RIGHT.
There is no sign or indication of a fall in
the prosperity around the factories of the
Lester Piano Co. Every week, every month
of the year 1903 has produced results that
have been far in excess of that shown in any
corresponding similar period in the history
of the company.
The dealers throughout the country who
MUNN BUSINESS INCORPORATED.
have been handling the Lester piano are
[Special to The Review.]
pleased with the results which the instrument
Binghamton, N. Y., April 13, 1903.
has brought to them—and the list of these
The business of James Munn will be dealers is steadily growing.
changed to the Munn Music Co. The con-
The shipments of the Lester piano to the
cern is capitalized at $25,000 with James Pacific Coast, the Middle West, the South-
Munn as president, E. W. Parsons, vice-pres- ern States and to New England—in fact,
ident, and E. S. Griffin, secretary and treas- for all parts of the country—grow larger
urer. Mr. Munn proposes to concentrate his with every returning order. Car loads are
energies upon the manufacture of the Munn now almost an every-day feature of the Les-
piano, and an addition to the factory is now ter business.
in process of construction. Mr. Munn said
Even with the three large additions to
recently that he proposed to increase his out- the Lester factories, completed during the
put twenty-five pianos per week, and the for- past year, the company have been put to a
mation of a stock company to control the re- severe test to keep pace with the demands of
tail business will enable him to put in all his the trade. But preparations for further facil-
time overseeing the manufacturing plant.
ities are now under way. Another large ad-
dition
to the factories is being made. The bad
SEEKS TO RECOVER FROM BANK.
weather has delayed the work. As soon as
[Special to The Review.]
the opportunity arrives and clearer weather
Waterloo, N. Y., April 10, 1903.
sets in, the builders will put on an extra force
A case of trade interest was recently tried
of men to complete the enterprise.
before Justice Dun well at Lyons, Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Gardner, of Water-
Geo. E. Zartman, as trustee in bankruptcy
town, N. Y., are guests of H. C. Pressey,
of the Waterloo Organ Co., was the plaintiff,
secretary of the Lester Piano Co., in this
and the First National Bank of this place the
city.
defendant. This is an action in which the
Mr. Pressey has just returned from a ser-
trustee in bankruptcy seeks to recover $17,000
ies of long trips. During the past few months
in property which he alleges the bank con-
he has been through the South, along the
verted under a claim that its mortgage cov-
Pacific Coast, through the middle and North-
ered this amount. The case was summed up
west. He has also visited points in the New
by Col. Manning for the trustee and J. N.
England States. Everywhere he has found
Hammond for the bank. The decision was
the Lester piano in steady demand.
reserved.
E. Long, a representative of the Lester
Piano
Co., is now traveling through New
A MUSKEGON MUSICAL.
York State. He reports most satisfactory
[Special to The Review.]
conditions everywhere, and an active demand
Muskegon, Mich., April 10, 1903.
for the Lester piano.
The regular meeting of the Muskegon
Wiley B. Allen's store at San Luis Obispo,
Musical Club was held Wednesday night in
the spacious rooms of the Chase-Hackley Cal., is under the management of W. H,
Piano Co. A large crowd attended who lis- Hammel.
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