Music Trade Review
Issue: 1903 Vol. 36 N. 20 - Page 10
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THE
10
7VYUSIO TRKDE
REVIEW
THE HOUSE OF STRAUCH BROS.
It has well been said that every occupation,
profession and industry demands certain pe-
culiar qualities. If you observe the workers
in a factory or business you will note that
only one or two out of a small army are quick
to see how waste can be avoided and display
Thus it was only natural that, armed with
a trade, he should seek by every means in his
power to make the piano action a better and
more perfected vehicle for conveying the tone
which through the greater use of iron has
been constantly growing larger in the Ameri-
can piano.
In time, his sons, Albert T. and Wm. E.,
after enjoying a first class college education,
were taken into the business and put at the
bench, just like their father before them.
Impressed with the belief that one of the se-
crets of success was scrupulous fidelity to all
duties, they in turn branched out from the
bench into the wider sphere of inventiveness.
PETER D. STRAUCH.
fertility in the way of improving the method
of work.
In other words, there are young' men of
ideas, and then there are machines.
This line of thinking is pertinent when one
looks back at the career of Peter D. Strauch,
who, from modest beginnings, as an employee
has worked his way to the top ladder of suc-
cess. Full of years and full of knowledge with
a great career behind him he represents a
treasure house filled with knowledge and se-
crets of success that are as valuable as gold.
He learned his trade of piano action mak-
ing, and learned it well. He was one of the
few among his fellow workers who "displayed
fertility" and "avoided the waste."
LOST MOTION ATTACH- LOST MOTION ATTACH-
MENT. IN NORMAL
MENT, WITH SOFT
POSITION.
PEDAL IN USE,.
One great factor in the present standing
of the Strauch piano action must be attribut-
ed, apart from its superior quality, to the fact
that Strauch Bros, will not sell their actions
to any but manufacturers of first class pianos.
This line of policy has unquestionably helped
THE STRAUCH FACTORY, NEW YORK.
to establish the Strauch position in the manu-
The Patent Office # bears witness to the facturing world.
splendid labors of the Strauchs in a most im-
In keeping with the growth of their busi-
pressive way. It marks a record of improve- ness Strauch Bros, have from time to time
added to the equipment of their plant, until
to-day it is a model manufactory, admirably
controlled and directed.
The recent addition to their business—that
ot manufacturing keys and hammers — has
proven eminently successful. The demand is
large and constantly growing. The Strauch
quality standard distinguishes these products
like everything else turned out by this estab-
lishment.
The success of this house emphasizes anew
that manufacturers set a fair value upon in-
ALBERT T. STRAUCH.
ment right along the line, until to-day the
members of the firm and their product occupy
an enviable position in the trade field.
The manufacturers of pianos have been
steadily interested in the improvements which
Strauch Bros, have made in their products,
and have backed it up by liberal support.
The culmination of their efforts along in-
ventive lines is the Lost Motion Attachment
—one of their most recent contributions to
action advance. It is conceded by manufac-
WILLIAM E. STRAUCH.
turers to be a most important adjunct to the
production of tone quality in the piano. It tegrity, industry, intelligence and originality
gives the player a controlling power that has of ideas. These qualifications will be ever in
been long sought for. It makes the piano in demand and the house that stands for them
very truth a~ more musical instrument than will ever advance.
ever before.
An idea of the esteem in which the
In view of this, it is not surprising to learn Strauch action is held can be realized by
that Strauch Bros, are now receiving orders the congratulatory letters which Strauch
that the actions which are being made for dif- Bros, are constantly receiving from not only
ferent manufacturers should contain this re- satisfied manufacturers but dealers who are
cent invention which, needless to say, is a dis- keen to note the distinct value a piano de-
rives from the use of a first-class action.
tinct tribute to Strauch skill.
THE
10
7VYUSIO TRKDE
REVIEW
THE HOUSE OF STRAUCH BROS.
It has well been said that every occupation,
profession and industry demands certain pe-
culiar qualities. If you observe the workers
in a factory or business you will note that
only one or two out of a small army are quick
to see how waste can be avoided and display
Thus it was only natural that, armed with
a trade, he should seek by every means in his
power to make the piano action a better and
more perfected vehicle for conveying the tone
which through the greater use of iron has
been constantly growing larger in the Ameri-
can piano.
In time, his sons, Albert T. and Wm. E.,
after enjoying a first class college education,
were taken into the business and put at the
bench, just like their father before them.
Impressed with the belief that one of the se-
crets of success was scrupulous fidelity to all
duties, they in turn branched out from the
bench into the wider sphere of inventiveness.
PETER D. STRAUCH.
fertility in the way of improving the method
of work.
In other words, there are young' men of
ideas, and then there are machines.
This line of thinking is pertinent when one
looks back at the career of Peter D. Strauch,
who, from modest beginnings, as an employee
has worked his way to the top ladder of suc-
cess. Full of years and full of knowledge with
a great career behind him he represents a
treasure house filled with knowledge and se-
crets of success that are as valuable as gold.
He learned his trade of piano action mak-
ing, and learned it well. He was one of the
few among his fellow workers who "displayed
fertility" and "avoided the waste."
LOST MOTION ATTACH- LOST MOTION ATTACH-
MENT. IN NORMAL
MENT, WITH SOFT
POSITION.
PEDAL IN USE,.
One great factor in the present standing
of the Strauch piano action must be attribut-
ed, apart from its superior quality, to the fact
that Strauch Bros, will not sell their actions
to any but manufacturers of first class pianos.
This line of policy has unquestionably helped
THE STRAUCH FACTORY, NEW YORK.
to establish the Strauch position in the manu-
The Patent Office # bears witness to the facturing world.
splendid labors of the Strauchs in a most im-
In keeping with the growth of their busi-
pressive way. It marks a record of improve- ness Strauch Bros, have from time to time
added to the equipment of their plant, until
to-day it is a model manufactory, admirably
controlled and directed.
The recent addition to their business—that
ot manufacturing keys and hammers — has
proven eminently successful. The demand is
large and constantly growing. The Strauch
quality standard distinguishes these products
like everything else turned out by this estab-
lishment.
The success of this house emphasizes anew
that manufacturers set a fair value upon in-
ALBERT T. STRAUCH.
ment right along the line, until to-day the
members of the firm and their product occupy
an enviable position in the trade field.
The manufacturers of pianos have been
steadily interested in the improvements which
Strauch Bros, have made in their products,
and have backed it up by liberal support.
The culmination of their efforts along in-
ventive lines is the Lost Motion Attachment
—one of their most recent contributions to
action advance. It is conceded by manufac-
WILLIAM E. STRAUCH.
turers to be a most important adjunct to the
production of tone quality in the piano. It tegrity, industry, intelligence and originality
gives the player a controlling power that has of ideas. These qualifications will be ever in
been long sought for. It makes the piano in demand and the house that stands for them
very truth a~ more musical instrument than will ever advance.
ever before.
An idea of the esteem in which the
In view of this, it is not surprising to learn Strauch action is held can be realized by
that Strauch Bros, are now receiving orders the congratulatory letters which Strauch
that the actions which are being made for dif- Bros, are constantly receiving from not only
ferent manufacturers should contain this re- satisfied manufacturers but dealers who are
cent invention which, needless to say, is a dis- keen to note the distinct value a piano de-
rives from the use of a first-class action.
tinct tribute to Strauch skill.
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