Music Trade Review
Issue: 1904 Vol. 38 N. 2 - Page 42
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THE
quently banjos of great musical worth are be-
ing- turned out by the Bauer Co. this season.
Dealers everywhere are reporting an in-
creased call for banjos, and the "genuine
Stewart" comes in for many inquiries. As a
prominent dealer said the other day, "The
'Stewart' is looked on just as a 'Cremona' or
'Strad' is, and to indicate the real thing, the
word 'genuine' is always prefixed." This in
itself shows what an effect the Stewart repu-
tation has had.
Talking of the banjo's popularity, the in-
strument even boasts of a neat and successful
magazine devoted solely to its interests. Tak-
en all in all, the banjo to-day is an instru-
ment to be reckoned with in many ways. Ban-
jo performers grace not only the vaudeville
stage, but the theatre and the legitimate con-
cert platform, while the banjo plays a very
prominent part at social functions, reaping
for its exponents a handsome reward.
There are still a great many wretchedly
made banjos being used by amateurs. When
heard, they should not be taken into account.
Once hear a really good banjo and you will
understand why the banjo is so popular
everywhere.
The banjo is America's own original in-
strument, and it is undoubtedly the most
unique and versatile musical medium known
—unique because of its shape, its materials,
and its volume of tone; versatile because of
its many phases of usefulness. It can be used
as an accompanying instrument and it is a
splendid solo instrument; it can be played
vibrato or tremolo, in single note or chords;
slow or rapid passages are equally feasible
upon it, and most important of all, by proper
manipulation of its strings, a great variety of
tone qualities are obtainable; indeed, to the
uninitiated it would seem like a vain boast if
a full list of the different sounds obtainable
were listed in cold type.
In short, the banjo has claims that cannot
be gainsaid. The world is recognizing this
more every year. Detractors may come and
detractors may go, but the banjo continues on
its way unperturbed and lusty, and will al-
ways be popular.
Dealers will do well to take advantage of
the increased interest shown in the banjo by
pushing sales. This is proving to be an ex-
cellent banjo season for the trade.
A VISITOR FROM TORONTO.
W. F. Dewey, manager of Johnson & Co.,
Toronto, Canada, is in New York for a cou-
ple of weeks on a buying trip. He is making
special arrangements for carrying a big stock
of talking machines and records.
H. 0. CRIPPEN REMEMBERED.
Herbert O. Crippin was presented by the
employes of the Krell-French Piano Co. with
a handsome gold-headed umbrella as a Christ-
mas gift, and he in turn presented each of the
male employes with a turkey for his Christ-
mas dinner. This was a personal gift, and in
addition he presented each one of them with
an umbrella in behalf of the Krell Piano Co.
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
Nahum Stetson, secretary of Steinway &
Sons, will leave about Jan. 15 for his annual
vacation, which he spends at Palm Beach,
Fla. He will be absent about two months.
The W. F. Frederick Music House, of
Johnstown, Pa., have removed to new-
quarters in the Suppes Building on Frank-
lin street, that city.
SIEGEL, COOPER. CO.
^
6th Ave., 18th & 19th Sts.
NEW YORK
SOLE REPRESENTATIVES
IN AMERICA
OF THE
By Royal Warrant
to
H. M. THE KING,
H. M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA,
H. R. H.
THE PRINCE OF WALES,
H R H
THE PRINCESS OF WALES,
and other
ROYAL HOUSES.
PIANOS
THE
FINEST
RIAISIOS IN
THE
WORLD
PADKEEWSKI eays: "Play ONLY on an BRARD whenever obtainable."
MASK HAMBOURG : "I consider your latest Pianofortes the finest Instruments In the world, both as re-
gards beauty of tone and touch!"
HAROLD BAUER : " I t is the finest Instrument I hare had the privilege of playing upon, and I hare much
pleasure In congratulating you upon your great achievements."
DAVENPORT & TREACY
Pianos are conceded to embody rare values. They are the
result of over three decades of acquaintance with trade needs.
They are attractive externally, possess a pure musical tone and
are sold at prices which at once make the agency valuable to
the dealer.
F A C T O R Y - I 9 0 I - I 9 0 7 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK.
CHASE-HACKLEY PIANO CO.
MANUFACTURERS OF THE
Chase Bros., Hackley and Carlisle
MUSKEGON, MICH.
Bhe G E B H A R D T Piano
Possesses all the essentials of leadership. It Is built upon the most advanced
lines. Look up the attractive features of this really artistic piano.
GEBHARDT PIANO CO.
Marion, Ohio
FREDERICK
MANUFACTURERS
H
J
GRADE
G H
92 FIFTH A V E ,
PIANO CO.
-
PIANOS
NEW YORK.
F A C T O R Y , 51O-516 F I R S T A V E N U E .
Send for prices, terms, territory and catalogue.
Address all Communications tO 92 Fifth AVe.
ZELLMAN
PIANOS
ENDORSED BY GREAT ARTISTS
Admitted by piano experts to embody the largest values.
Send for Catalogue to
THE ZELLMAN-SOCOL PIANO M'F'O C«.
I9Z-I54 W«st 127th S t . ,
NEW YORK
Agents wanted.
Territory protected.
Little jewel Piano 0o.
S!T
HADDORF
BRINKERHOFF
SOCOL
PIANOS
Sole
Manufacturers of
5, 5% and 6K Octave Pianos.
PIANOS
Manufactured by the
HADDORF PIANO CO.,
ROCKFORD. ILL.
Novel andartistic case designs.
Splendid tonaJ qualities.
Possess surprising vaJue
a.ppa.rent to &J1.
THE
quently banjos of great musical worth are be-
ing- turned out by the Bauer Co. this season.
Dealers everywhere are reporting an in-
creased call for banjos, and the "genuine
Stewart" comes in for many inquiries. As a
prominent dealer said the other day, "The
'Stewart' is looked on just as a 'Cremona' or
'Strad' is, and to indicate the real thing, the
word 'genuine' is always prefixed." This in
itself shows what an effect the Stewart repu-
tation has had.
Talking of the banjo's popularity, the in-
strument even boasts of a neat and successful
magazine devoted solely to its interests. Tak-
en all in all, the banjo to-day is an instru-
ment to be reckoned with in many ways. Ban-
jo performers grace not only the vaudeville
stage, but the theatre and the legitimate con-
cert platform, while the banjo plays a very
prominent part at social functions, reaping
for its exponents a handsome reward.
There are still a great many wretchedly
made banjos being used by amateurs. When
heard, they should not be taken into account.
Once hear a really good banjo and you will
understand why the banjo is so popular
everywhere.
The banjo is America's own original in-
strument, and it is undoubtedly the most
unique and versatile musical medium known
—unique because of its shape, its materials,
and its volume of tone; versatile because of
its many phases of usefulness. It can be used
as an accompanying instrument and it is a
splendid solo instrument; it can be played
vibrato or tremolo, in single note or chords;
slow or rapid passages are equally feasible
upon it, and most important of all, by proper
manipulation of its strings, a great variety of
tone qualities are obtainable; indeed, to the
uninitiated it would seem like a vain boast if
a full list of the different sounds obtainable
were listed in cold type.
In short, the banjo has claims that cannot
be gainsaid. The world is recognizing this
more every year. Detractors may come and
detractors may go, but the banjo continues on
its way unperturbed and lusty, and will al-
ways be popular.
Dealers will do well to take advantage of
the increased interest shown in the banjo by
pushing sales. This is proving to be an ex-
cellent banjo season for the trade.
A VISITOR FROM TORONTO.
W. F. Dewey, manager of Johnson & Co.,
Toronto, Canada, is in New York for a cou-
ple of weeks on a buying trip. He is making
special arrangements for carrying a big stock
of talking machines and records.
H. 0. CRIPPEN REMEMBERED.
Herbert O. Crippin was presented by the
employes of the Krell-French Piano Co. with
a handsome gold-headed umbrella as a Christ-
mas gift, and he in turn presented each of the
male employes with a turkey for his Christ-
mas dinner. This was a personal gift, and in
addition he presented each one of them with
an umbrella in behalf of the Krell Piano Co.
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
Nahum Stetson, secretary of Steinway &
Sons, will leave about Jan. 15 for his annual
vacation, which he spends at Palm Beach,
Fla. He will be absent about two months.
The W. F. Frederick Music House, of
Johnstown, Pa., have removed to new-
quarters in the Suppes Building on Frank-
lin street, that city.
SIEGEL, COOPER. CO.
^
6th Ave., 18th & 19th Sts.
NEW YORK
SOLE REPRESENTATIVES
IN AMERICA
OF THE
By Royal Warrant
to
H. M. THE KING,
H. M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA,
H. R. H.
THE PRINCE OF WALES,
H R H
THE PRINCESS OF WALES,
and other
ROYAL HOUSES.
PIANOS
THE
FINEST
RIAISIOS IN
THE
WORLD
PADKEEWSKI eays: "Play ONLY on an BRARD whenever obtainable."
MASK HAMBOURG : "I consider your latest Pianofortes the finest Instruments In the world, both as re-
gards beauty of tone and touch!"
HAROLD BAUER : " I t is the finest Instrument I hare had the privilege of playing upon, and I hare much
pleasure In congratulating you upon your great achievements."
DAVENPORT & TREACY
Pianos are conceded to embody rare values. They are the
result of over three decades of acquaintance with trade needs.
They are attractive externally, possess a pure musical tone and
are sold at prices which at once make the agency valuable to
the dealer.
F A C T O R Y - I 9 0 I - I 9 0 7 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK.
CHASE-HACKLEY PIANO CO.
MANUFACTURERS OF THE
Chase Bros., Hackley and Carlisle
MUSKEGON, MICH.
Bhe G E B H A R D T Piano
Possesses all the essentials of leadership. It Is built upon the most advanced
lines. Look up the attractive features of this really artistic piano.
GEBHARDT PIANO CO.
Marion, Ohio
FREDERICK
MANUFACTURERS
H
J
GRADE
G H
92 FIFTH A V E ,
PIANO CO.
-
PIANOS
NEW YORK.
F A C T O R Y , 51O-516 F I R S T A V E N U E .
Send for prices, terms, territory and catalogue.
Address all Communications tO 92 Fifth AVe.
ZELLMAN
PIANOS
ENDORSED BY GREAT ARTISTS
Admitted by piano experts to embody the largest values.
Send for Catalogue to
THE ZELLMAN-SOCOL PIANO M'F'O C«.
I9Z-I54 W«st 127th S t . ,
NEW YORK
Agents wanted.
Territory protected.
Little jewel Piano 0o.
S!T
HADDORF
BRINKERHOFF
SOCOL
PIANOS
Sole
Manufacturers of
5, 5% and 6K Octave Pianos.
PIANOS
Manufactured by the
HADDORF PIANO CO.,
ROCKFORD. ILL.
Novel andartistic case designs.
Splendid tonaJ qualities.
Possess surprising vaJue
a.ppa.rent to &J1.
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