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THE
MARCH 31, 1923
MUSIC
TRADE
TO HANDLE JCEYSTONE LINE
REVIEW
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Paramount Banjos
New York Band Instrument Co. Takes Agency
for Entire Line—Keystone State Orchestra
Banjo Widely Endorsed
Leaders of the World
PHILADELPHIA, PA., March 26.—H. A. Weymann
& Son, manufacturers of the Keystone State line
of musical instruments, have announced that
hereafter the New York Band Instrument Co.,
of New York City, will carry a complete stock
When a work of any description is acknowledged to
of Keystone State stringed instruments. This
be supreme in its field, it inevitably becomes the object
well-known wholesale and retail music house
of comparison.
has handled the Weymann Keystone State or-
This is not unusual. It befalls any product which
chestra banjo for the past year with great suc-
has won the reputation of being surpassingly fine.
cess. This led to the acquisition of the entire
Invariably there are those who imitate and claim equal-
Keystone State line, which they will distribute
ity with it, and who seek to profit through its high
through the wholesale department to the dealers
repute.
in the territory. It is also planned to open new
But in their efforts to duplicate the original, they
agencies for the line throughout New York City
neglect to duplicate the skill and artistry which give it
and State.
distinction. They succeed only in imitating the lesser
H. A. Weymann & Son report that the Key-
details, the shell and semblance of the reality; they
stone State orchestra banjo is now being used
never attain to its deep inner excellence.
by a number of well-known banjoists, among
They are barred from reaching this goal by the
them being:
natural law—that the follower can never be the leader;
Russell T. Deppe, Paul L. Specht Orchestra.
that he who is content to tread in the leader's foot-
David Berend, Vincent Lopez Orchestra.
steps can never by any chance overtake him.
Arnold Johnson and His Orchestra.
The public, sitting in impartial judgment, will not be
Wally Troup, Fry's Atlantic City Million Dol-
lar Pier Orchestra.
deceived by unsupported claims, and
Harvey Marburger and His Orchestra.
does not accept them as a substitute.
Weaver Bros., Keith's Circuit.
The public also knows that com-
Harry J. Chopourian, and
parisons are never sought with the
Fred Albert Sulzer.
ordinary but always with the best,
The company has also been the recipient of
and they serve only to confirm and
many enthusiastic letters of commendation on
strengthen allegiance to the leader.
this instrument from pleased users. One re-
ceived from David Berend, of the Vincent Lopez
Orchestra, is expressed as follows:
"Allow me to congratulate you on your new
Keystone State orchestra type tenor banjo.
Have been playing banjo for the last ten years
and, after trying nearly every popular make on
the market, have at last found in your instru-
ment the qualities embodying all the require-
The Select Dealers of the Country
ments for the ideal banjo.
Listed Herewith Are Paramount
"It has unlimited volume, equal to the demand
Agents and Represent a Selling Or-
of the largest modern dance organization; un-
ganization to Be Proud Of.
equaled brilliancy, satisfying all the exacting
requirements of phonograph recording and the Patents Aug. 3, '19, Aug. 5, '20. Others pending.
vaudeville stage, coupled with a beautiful clarity
and sweetness of tone which is very gratifying
to the ear of a musician.
Geo. 3. Birkel Co.,
Vancouver Music Co.,
McCoy's House of Music,
"May I also commend the sturdy construction
Los Angeles, Cat.
Vancouver, B. C.
Waterbury, Conn.
and exquisite workmanship and finish, which are Rush & Lane Piano Co.,
Music Lovers Shoppe, Inc.,
De Georges School of Music,
Seattle, Wash.
carried to the utmost refinement of detail, mak-
Rochester, N. Y.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Orinnell Bros.,
ing it ah instrument anyone would be proud to Bush & Lane Piano Co.,
Tom Brown Music Co.,
Portland, Ore.
Detroit, Mich.
possess?
Chicago, III.
J.
W.
Jenkins
Sons
Music Co.,
McCIellan's Music House,
Marcellus Roper Co.,
"I unreservedly recommend this instrument
Kansas City, Mo.
Buffalo, N. Y.
Worcester, Mass.
to anyone desiring the best banjo on the mar- Euclid Music Co.,
M. Stelnert & Sons,
Oakford Music Co.,
ket. Please do not hesitate to use anything
Cleveland, O.
New Haven, Conn.
Omaha, Neb.
I may say regarding my appreciation of the J. J. Levert,
Anderson Piano Co.,
H.
A.
Selmer,
Inc.,
merits of your product."
Montreal, Canada
Dayton, O.
Boston, Mass.
PARAMOUNT
ESTABLISH "KEEFER" IN M1D=WEST
CHICAU), 111., March 26.—The Brua C. Keefer
Mfg. Co., of Williamsport, Pa., manufacturers of
"Keefer" brass band instruments, is rapidly
establishing agencies throughout the mid-West
territory, through their representatives, Burch
& Ponder, of this city.
RONQ
T H E OLDEST AND
LAROEST MUSICAL
MERCHANDISE HOUSE
IN AMERICA
Hook Bros. Piano Co.,
Madison, WIs.
H. C. Hanson Music House,
San Francisco, Cal.
Daynes Beebe Music Co.,
Salt Lake City, Utah
Flory-Williamson Co.,
Blnghamton, N. Y.
Otto B. Heaton Co.,
Columbus, O.
McCoy's House of Music,
Hartford, Conn.
Southern Conn Co.,
New Orleans, La.
Volkweln Bros.,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
If you are a live dealer and your territory is not listed above, I invite you to
write and get terms for agency in your territory.
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-the finest Banjos ever produced
-the choicest selling agencies In the country
-the fullest co-operation and protection in
territory
-good profits
-the absolute satisfaction of purchasers
The Paramount Agency Is the Very Best Proposition in the Music Line
WILLIAM L. LANGE
Successor to RETTBERO & LANGE
ytctor Distributors
225-227 EAST 24th ST.
NEW YORK CITY