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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1910 Vol. 50 N. 22 - Page 9

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SPECIAL INTERESTS PIANO DEALERS
Vol. 2. No. 34.
Published Weekly by Christman Sons, New York
May 28, 1910
WHY NOT FOLLOW THE LEADERS?
T
HE Richmond conventions have passed
there is no denying the fact that the Christ-
into history, and the dealers and
man products, both grands and uprights, have
manufacturers who attended the con-
been a remarkable force in building certain
ventions had the opportunity of discussing the
merits of various instruments.
It is a fact that when grand pianos were
touched upon, the Christman Studio Grand
came in for an unusual amount of praise, a
condition rather unique.
Whenever dealers who had tested its mer-
its referred to it, they could not say enough
concerning the musical features of this re-
markable creation.
trade edifices in this country.
It is difficult to locate any piano which has
a more loyal or more enthusiastic line of fol-
lowers than the Christman.
In the main they are expert piano men,
and they would not have been won Christman-
ward had not the instruments possessed un-
usual merit.
Good judges of piano values do not accept
everything that is offered them.
Now, why is it not a good plan for the
They investigate—sift—compare, and the
dealers who have not been able to listen to the
closer the comparison the better satisfied
musical qualities of the Christman Grand to
piano men are with the Christman line.
rely upon the judgment of their piano brethren
and send an order for a sample piano to the
Christman factory at 597-601 East 137th
Street, New York?
When they do this they will be starting on
In fact, it is more than surprising how they
cling to Christman pianos.
Now, it is only fair to be guided somewhat
by the views of trade leaders, and merely an
a road which will lead them to increased busi-
investigation will bring to light some facts
ness.
concerning the Christman pianos that are well
It will be a pleasant road to travel, for
worth knowing.

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