Music Trade Review
Issue: 1927 Vol. 84 N. 19 - Page 24
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The Music Trade Review
New Octave Key on
Lyon & Healy Saxophones
New Device Placed on Eb Alto, Tenor and C
Melody Instruments—What It Accomplishes
for the Player
CHICAGO, I I I . , April 30.—The new octave key
for the Lyon & Healy saxophone, which has
created a ^"rciit deal of attention because of the
lever action which acts in the same manner.
The idea for this new feature developed from
the complaint of a number of prominent
players, who stated that the octave key on their
instruments does not close quickly enough, with
the result that the next note is very often
spoiled.
In carefully analyzing the difficulty Lyon &
Healy discovered that when the musician played
what was really happening was that when he
released the octave key quickly the pad
"bounced" momentarily off the tone hole and
the next note was blown while the pad was
still in the air and before it could get seated
aga n. This was due to the fact that the spring
on t'ie octave key was located so far from the
p.id.
To remedy this the Lyon & Healy factory
has worked out a new compound-lever action,
which prevents any reaction whatever on the
ociave key. The spring action is exactly the
reverse of that on the ordinary saxophone, for
it is located right at the pr.d and is a com-
pound lever and exercises a snubber action.
This key action also eliminates the trouble
which occurs so often when inexperienced
players grab the neck of the saxophone and
bend the octave key in taking the neck off.
When the octave key is bent it cannot seal
p/operly, causes a leak and throws the different
keys out of tune. With this new "balanced"
key action, however, this is impossible, for the
octave key can be pressed down to the neck
without being bent.
"Voice of the Vega"
Lyon & Healy Octave Key
advantages it offers the player, is shown here-
with.
This octave key, which patent has been ap-
plied for, is found on the Lyon & Healy
balanced-action Eb alto, tenor and C melody
saxophones. It is not equipped on the soprano
and baritone because they already have a short-
f
oltons
Electric
BOSTON, May 2.—The "Voice of the Vega," the
annual publication of the Vega Co., manufac-
turer of Vega banjos, 155 Columbus avenue, has
suddenly become so popular that an additional
edition has been necessary. This publication lists
the many first-class banjoists who are equipped
with Vegas and music dealers have found it an
excellent help in making sales. The advertising
department is already busy preparing the next
issue.
Van Doren reeds for saxophones and clarinets
are enjoying remarkable sales among dealers
everywhere, according to Henry Schneider, of
the Henry Stadlmair Co., Inc., 119 East Twenty-
third street, New York.
DEALERS OBTAIN
QUICK TURNOVER
Good profits and continual "Repeat"
Sales in handling LEWIS SPECIAL-
TIES.
The Slipperiest
Combination Eve.r
J4ade by Hand of Man
Hotton oil has more than • quarter century of outstanding
success in its favor and is more popular with musicians to-
day than ever before.
A staple all-year-round article in constant demand.
Sanitary and dean. No. 1 for Trombones and Saxophone*.
Holton Clarke for valves. N o . 3 for Clarinets. Retails at
J.25 a bottle. Write for information on our term* to dealers.
The Holton Agency Franchise becomes more valuable each
year. Write about it,
"Over iOO.000 Botlla Sold Ynrly"
FRANK HOLTON & CO.
ttmtfmctuTm of HoUon'i—Amtrxca'i Crtalnl Band Iiutnmmtl
563 CHURCH ST., ELKHORN, WIS.
Dealer—New Tenor Banjo
Secrets Revealed
The World's best and most complete course of Moil
ern Tenor Banjo instructions ever published. 1.oar's
Orchestral Tenor Banjo, hy Lloyd Loar, celebrated
teacher, soloist and writer.
A complete musical education for the Tenor Banjo
student and erthusiast in four volumes, including
a course of practical harmony.
NOW KKA1JY—Also four new Tenor Banjo Folios.
Descriptive circulars sent upon request.
Published by
NICOMEDE MUSIC CO.
ALTOONA, PA.
We are manufacturers (and/or) dis-
tributing jobbers for "RAO" (patent-
ed)
Aluminum-wound-on
Steel
Strings; "Joachim" tested gut and
wound strings; "Lemeir" Shoulder
Pads; "Wondertone" steel, gut and
wound strings; "Tricolore" gut and
wound strings; "Magic" Special steel
violin E strings; "Ficker" and
"Lewis" Artists Violins; "Prell,"
"Sartory" and other fine Bows.
A carefully graded line of violins
and all accessories for the "profes-
sional" trade.
We give "Quality and Service" and
never argue on adjustments.
Catalog and full information on re-
quest. "Lewis" Strings are known
throughout the country.
Wm. B. Lewis 6c Son
MAY 7, 1927
Maurice Lifton Back
from Gontinential Trip
Head of the Lifton Manufacturing Co. Was on
Road Over Seven Weeks—Bellphonic Portable
Going Well
Maurice Lifton, of the Lifton Mfg. Co., manu-
facturer of Koverite cases for musical instru-
ments, 40 West Twentieth street, returned
.Tuesday from a seven weeks' business trip on
which he visited music dealers in nearly every
city from New York to the Pacific coast. Mr.
Lifton reported that business had begun to show
considerable improvement particularly on the
return trip and he stated that orders were not
only good for Koverite cases but that there
was an excellent demand for the Bellphonic
portable talking machine which his firm recently
brought out.
"Wherever I went 1 found music dealers
scratching their heads trying to puzzle out the
answer to The Review's Ask Me Another ques-
tionnaire," said Mr. Lifton to a representative of
The Review. "As one man said 'This is certainly
a tough questionnaire. If they had easy ques-
tions like what is the most popular line of cases,
we could answer it—Koverite'."
Drums and Antiques
ST. LOUIS, May 2.—-It is not generally known in
the trades that Julius A. Meyer, president of
the Duplex Mfg. Co., is a well-known collector
of antiques. For over twenty years in his spare
time when he is not manufacturing Duplex
drums, Mr. Meyer has been developing his col-
lection of antiques, principally firearms and
his office displays many valuable relics which
also include stone implements and prehistoric
musical instruments. Among the guns are an
1836 flint-lock rifle and one of the first Colt
revolvers. His collection is one of the finest in
this part of the country.
Illinois Band Contest
CHICAGO, I I I . , April 30.—Nicholas Senn High
School of Chicago won first honors in class A
of the fourth annual State school band tourna-
ment held at University of Illinois yesterday
and to-day under the auspices of the Illinois
State School Band Association. Quincy High
School was awarded second place. Belvidere
High School was awarded first place in class B
ajid St. Elmo won second honors. Aurora East
Side grade schools ranked first in class C with
foliet second.
0
OLIVER DITSON CQ
BOSTON. >IAS3
Manufacturer*
Importers and Jobber* «f
MUSICAL
MERCHANDISE
Attractive Specialties
Modern Service
HTABLIIHID 1M4
Specialist* in Violins, Strings, Accessories
207 So. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, 111.
The Quality Supreme
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
and SPECIALTY CASES
Mfg. by
GEIB & SCHAEFER CO.
Est. 1899
1751-9 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, 111.
is foremost in
Reed Instruments
and (Accessories ~
~ write us for our
dealers proposition
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The Music Trade Review
New Octave Key on
Lyon & Healy Saxophones
New Device Placed on Eb Alto, Tenor and C
Melody Instruments—What It Accomplishes
for the Player
CHICAGO, I I I . , April 30.—The new octave key
for the Lyon & Healy saxophone, which has
created a ^"rciit deal of attention because of the
lever action which acts in the same manner.
The idea for this new feature developed from
the complaint of a number of prominent
players, who stated that the octave key on their
instruments does not close quickly enough, with
the result that the next note is very often
spoiled.
In carefully analyzing the difficulty Lyon &
Healy discovered that when the musician played
what was really happening was that when he
released the octave key quickly the pad
"bounced" momentarily off the tone hole and
the next note was blown while the pad was
still in the air and before it could get seated
aga n. This was due to the fact that the spring
on t'ie octave key was located so far from the
p.id.
To remedy this the Lyon & Healy factory
has worked out a new compound-lever action,
which prevents any reaction whatever on the
ociave key. The spring action is exactly the
reverse of that on the ordinary saxophone, for
it is located right at the pr.d and is a com-
pound lever and exercises a snubber action.
This key action also eliminates the trouble
which occurs so often when inexperienced
players grab the neck of the saxophone and
bend the octave key in taking the neck off.
When the octave key is bent it cannot seal
p/operly, causes a leak and throws the different
keys out of tune. With this new "balanced"
key action, however, this is impossible, for the
octave key can be pressed down to the neck
without being bent.
"Voice of the Vega"
Lyon & Healy Octave Key
advantages it offers the player, is shown here-
with.
This octave key, which patent has been ap-
plied for, is found on the Lyon & Healy
balanced-action Eb alto, tenor and C melody
saxophones. It is not equipped on the soprano
and baritone because they already have a short-
f
oltons
Electric
BOSTON, May 2.—The "Voice of the Vega," the
annual publication of the Vega Co., manufac-
turer of Vega banjos, 155 Columbus avenue, has
suddenly become so popular that an additional
edition has been necessary. This publication lists
the many first-class banjoists who are equipped
with Vegas and music dealers have found it an
excellent help in making sales. The advertising
department is already busy preparing the next
issue.
Van Doren reeds for saxophones and clarinets
are enjoying remarkable sales among dealers
everywhere, according to Henry Schneider, of
the Henry Stadlmair Co., Inc., 119 East Twenty-
third street, New York.
DEALERS OBTAIN
QUICK TURNOVER
Good profits and continual "Repeat"
Sales in handling LEWIS SPECIAL-
TIES.
The Slipperiest
Combination Eve.r
J4ade by Hand of Man
Hotton oil has more than • quarter century of outstanding
success in its favor and is more popular with musicians to-
day than ever before.
A staple all-year-round article in constant demand.
Sanitary and dean. No. 1 for Trombones and Saxophone*.
Holton Clarke for valves. N o . 3 for Clarinets. Retails at
J.25 a bottle. Write for information on our term* to dealers.
The Holton Agency Franchise becomes more valuable each
year. Write about it,
"Over iOO.000 Botlla Sold Ynrly"
FRANK HOLTON & CO.
ttmtfmctuTm of HoUon'i—Amtrxca'i Crtalnl Band Iiutnmmtl
563 CHURCH ST., ELKHORN, WIS.
Dealer—New Tenor Banjo
Secrets Revealed
The World's best and most complete course of Moil
ern Tenor Banjo instructions ever published. 1.oar's
Orchestral Tenor Banjo, hy Lloyd Loar, celebrated
teacher, soloist and writer.
A complete musical education for the Tenor Banjo
student and erthusiast in four volumes, including
a course of practical harmony.
NOW KKA1JY—Also four new Tenor Banjo Folios.
Descriptive circulars sent upon request.
Published by
NICOMEDE MUSIC CO.
ALTOONA, PA.
We are manufacturers (and/or) dis-
tributing jobbers for "RAO" (patent-
ed)
Aluminum-wound-on
Steel
Strings; "Joachim" tested gut and
wound strings; "Lemeir" Shoulder
Pads; "Wondertone" steel, gut and
wound strings; "Tricolore" gut and
wound strings; "Magic" Special steel
violin E strings; "Ficker" and
"Lewis" Artists Violins; "Prell,"
"Sartory" and other fine Bows.
A carefully graded line of violins
and all accessories for the "profes-
sional" trade.
We give "Quality and Service" and
never argue on adjustments.
Catalog and full information on re-
quest. "Lewis" Strings are known
throughout the country.
Wm. B. Lewis 6c Son
MAY 7, 1927
Maurice Lifton Back
from Gontinential Trip
Head of the Lifton Manufacturing Co. Was on
Road Over Seven Weeks—Bellphonic Portable
Going Well
Maurice Lifton, of the Lifton Mfg. Co., manu-
facturer of Koverite cases for musical instru-
ments, 40 West Twentieth street, returned
.Tuesday from a seven weeks' business trip on
which he visited music dealers in nearly every
city from New York to the Pacific coast. Mr.
Lifton reported that business had begun to show
considerable improvement particularly on the
return trip and he stated that orders were not
only good for Koverite cases but that there
was an excellent demand for the Bellphonic
portable talking machine which his firm recently
brought out.
"Wherever I went 1 found music dealers
scratching their heads trying to puzzle out the
answer to The Review's Ask Me Another ques-
tionnaire," said Mr. Lifton to a representative of
The Review. "As one man said 'This is certainly
a tough questionnaire. If they had easy ques-
tions like what is the most popular line of cases,
we could answer it—Koverite'."
Drums and Antiques
ST. LOUIS, May 2.—-It is not generally known in
the trades that Julius A. Meyer, president of
the Duplex Mfg. Co., is a well-known collector
of antiques. For over twenty years in his spare
time when he is not manufacturing Duplex
drums, Mr. Meyer has been developing his col-
lection of antiques, principally firearms and
his office displays many valuable relics which
also include stone implements and prehistoric
musical instruments. Among the guns are an
1836 flint-lock rifle and one of the first Colt
revolvers. His collection is one of the finest in
this part of the country.
Illinois Band Contest
CHICAGO, I I I . , April 30.—Nicholas Senn High
School of Chicago won first honors in class A
of the fourth annual State school band tourna-
ment held at University of Illinois yesterday
and to-day under the auspices of the Illinois
State School Band Association. Quincy High
School was awarded second place. Belvidere
High School was awarded first place in class B
ajid St. Elmo won second honors. Aurora East
Side grade schools ranked first in class C with
foliet second.
0
OLIVER DITSON CQ
BOSTON. >IAS3
Manufacturer*
Importers and Jobber* «f
MUSICAL
MERCHANDISE
Attractive Specialties
Modern Service
HTABLIIHID 1M4
Specialist* in Violins, Strings, Accessories
207 So. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, 111.
The Quality Supreme
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
and SPECIALTY CASES
Mfg. by
GEIB & SCHAEFER CO.
Est. 1899
1751-9 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, 111.
is foremost in
Reed Instruments
and (Accessories ~
~ write us for our
dealers proposition
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