Music Trade Review
Issue: 1927 Vol. 85 N. 19 - Page 32
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The Music Trade Review
32
Chicago M. I. Go. to
Handle New Tenor Guitar
Firm Appointed Central Distributor for Instru-
ment Made by National String Instruments
Co., Los Angeles
CHICACJO, I I I . , October 29.—The Chicago Musi-
cal Instrument Co., well-known distributor of
musical merchandise at 311 South Wabash
avenue, has been appointed central distributor
for the new silver tenor guitar made by the
National String Instruments Co., Los Angeles,
Cal.
One of the features of this new instrument is
a combination of tonal quality and power, em-
bodying sufficient volume to fill a large audi-
torium or theatre. The highly polished beauti-
ful hand-engraved metal body also gives it a
DEALERS OBTAIN
QUICK TURNOVER
Good profits and continual "Repeat"
Sales in handling LEWIS SPECIAL-
TIES.
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" Speciaf
ecial -*—'
steel
violin E strings; "Ficker" " and
"Lewis" Artists Violins; "1
"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 <5c Son
Specialists in Violins, Strings, Accessories
207 So. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, 111.
NOVEMBER 5, 1927
ment of Commerce. The rate on pianos, it is
stated, remains unchanged.
The new tariff is purely experimental and
represents the first efforts of the Cuban Gov-
ernment to deal with this question in a com-
prehensive manner, the tariff formerly in effect
having dated from the Spanish regime.
According to the Cuban Tariff Commission's
"exposition of motives," which is appended as
a prefix to the text of the law, a thorough
study was made of the tariff systems of all the
leading countries of the world, in an endeavor
to promulgate a tariff that should be soundly
scientific, in that while it should afford pro-
tection to domestic industries already es-
tablished and give encouragement toward
the foundation of such industries as are
considered necessary to the progress of the
country, should at the same time not interfere
with the legitimate flow of import trade in
Twenty Per Cent Cut Announced on Wind and articles not competitive with those of domestic
Stringed Instruments, While Piano Rates Re- production. In the words of the commission,
"industrial protection has been undertaken with
main the Same
great prudence." A rate of 25 per cent of the
value
of the articles has been exceeded in but
WASHINGTON 1). C, October 29.—A 20 per cent
few cases and this margin must be considered
reduction in the rates on wind and stringed
reduced by the amount of duty charged on
instruments is provided for in the new Cuban
tariff, which went into effect October 26, ac- raw materials.
cording to reports just received at the Depart-
very flashy appearance for stage or concert
work.
The vital factor resulting in the tremendous
power and volume of tone is due to the ex-
istence of three scientifically constructed dia fc
phragms built within the body of the instru-
ment, they being made from a special metal.
These diaphragms act as amplifiers in throwing
out the tone through the perforated top of the
instrument.
Although the national silver tenor guitar has
only been on the market for a short time, its
possibilities have been recognized by many
well-known artists and teachers who have used
the instrument.
Lower Cuban Tariff on
Some Musical Instruments
Stross Shows Conns
The Quality Supreme "
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
and SPECIALTY CASES
Mfg. by
GEIB & SCHAEFER CO.
Est. 1899
1751-9 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, 111.
UNIONTOWN, PA., October 31.—Richard Stross,
former cornet soloist of Sousa's Band, spent
three days of last week at the store of the
W. F. Frederick Piano Co. He came to Union-
town as a representative from the C. G. Conn,
Ltd., band instrument factory, Elkhart, Ind.
He is an expert on band and orchestra instru-
ments and met a large number of local musi-
cians to whom he gave the benefit of his ex-
perience and advice. Mr. Stross also gave sev-
eral demonstrations of his ability as a cornet
soloist.
You have tried the rest
—Now use the BEST
Banjo and Drum Heads
Genuine Rogers "Quality brands"
were given Medal and highest
awards over all others.
Five grades to select from, cheapest
to the very best.
White calf in thin, medium and
heavy.
Joseph Rogers, Jr., & Son
FarminfdaU, N. J.
Joseph Rogers' Son
"XXX" and "STANDARD" Brand
Drum and Banjo Heads
Made from Genuine Calfskin
The Frederick Rogers Co.
17 Jackson Ave.
Middletown, N. Y.
LYNBROOK NU-ART BANJOS
(Registered United Stales Patent Oltice)
The Most Marvelous Toned Banjos on the Market
MANUFACTURERS OF TOE CELEBRATED NU-WAY BANJOS,
A LSO DRUMS,
TAMBOURINES, CYMBALS, UKULELE BANJOS
1674
COVERED TAIL-
PIECE OF MERIT,
DURABLE AND
PRACTICAL.
REAL VALUE
Waverly Musical Products Co., Inc.
ALBERT HOUDLETT & SONS, I n c .
Established 1805
0
G ' NAZARETH,PA. O
18 Eleventh Street, Long Island City, N. Y.
Chicago Office: 14 East Jackson Blvd.
Ct'ttiiirif
LEFEBVRE PRODUCTS
Lefebvre Patented Reed Holders for the Trade
Lefebvre Permanent Composition Reeds
Service Department
G. E. LEFEBVRE
505 The Arcade
Cleveland, O.
MARTIN Guitars,
Mandolins, Ukuleles. Tiples
40 Melrose Street
Brooklyn,
N. Y.
OLIVER D1TSON CQ
BOSTON. >*ASS
Manufacturers
Importers and Jobbers of
MUSICAL
MERCHANDISE
Attractive Specialties
Modern S e r v i c e
O
NAZARETH, PA
O
ESTABLISHED UU
D
The Music Trade Review
32
Chicago M. I. Go. to
Handle New Tenor Guitar
Firm Appointed Central Distributor for Instru-
ment Made by National String Instruments
Co., Los Angeles
CHICACJO, I I I . , October 29.—The Chicago Musi-
cal Instrument Co., well-known distributor of
musical merchandise at 311 South Wabash
avenue, has been appointed central distributor
for the new silver tenor guitar made by the
National String Instruments Co., Los Angeles,
Cal.
One of the features of this new instrument is
a combination of tonal quality and power, em-
bodying sufficient volume to fill a large audi-
torium or theatre. The highly polished beauti-
ful hand-engraved metal body also gives it a
DEALERS OBTAIN
QUICK TURNOVER
Good profits and continual "Repeat"
Sales in handling LEWIS SPECIAL-
TIES.
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" Speciaf
ecial -*—'
steel
violin E strings; "Ficker" " and
"Lewis" Artists Violins; "1
"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 <5c Son
Specialists in Violins, Strings, Accessories
207 So. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, 111.
NOVEMBER 5, 1927
ment of Commerce. The rate on pianos, it is
stated, remains unchanged.
The new tariff is purely experimental and
represents the first efforts of the Cuban Gov-
ernment to deal with this question in a com-
prehensive manner, the tariff formerly in effect
having dated from the Spanish regime.
According to the Cuban Tariff Commission's
"exposition of motives," which is appended as
a prefix to the text of the law, a thorough
study was made of the tariff systems of all the
leading countries of the world, in an endeavor
to promulgate a tariff that should be soundly
scientific, in that while it should afford pro-
tection to domestic industries already es-
tablished and give encouragement toward
the foundation of such industries as are
considered necessary to the progress of the
country, should at the same time not interfere
with the legitimate flow of import trade in
Twenty Per Cent Cut Announced on Wind and articles not competitive with those of domestic
Stringed Instruments, While Piano Rates Re- production. In the words of the commission,
"industrial protection has been undertaken with
main the Same
great prudence." A rate of 25 per cent of the
value
of the articles has been exceeded in but
WASHINGTON 1). C, October 29.—A 20 per cent
few cases and this margin must be considered
reduction in the rates on wind and stringed
reduced by the amount of duty charged on
instruments is provided for in the new Cuban
tariff, which went into effect October 26, ac- raw materials.
cording to reports just received at the Depart-
very flashy appearance for stage or concert
work.
The vital factor resulting in the tremendous
power and volume of tone is due to the ex-
istence of three scientifically constructed dia fc
phragms built within the body of the instru-
ment, they being made from a special metal.
These diaphragms act as amplifiers in throwing
out the tone through the perforated top of the
instrument.
Although the national silver tenor guitar has
only been on the market for a short time, its
possibilities have been recognized by many
well-known artists and teachers who have used
the instrument.
Lower Cuban Tariff on
Some Musical Instruments
Stross Shows Conns
The Quality Supreme "
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
and SPECIALTY CASES
Mfg. by
GEIB & SCHAEFER CO.
Est. 1899
1751-9 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, 111.
UNIONTOWN, PA., October 31.—Richard Stross,
former cornet soloist of Sousa's Band, spent
three days of last week at the store of the
W. F. Frederick Piano Co. He came to Union-
town as a representative from the C. G. Conn,
Ltd., band instrument factory, Elkhart, Ind.
He is an expert on band and orchestra instru-
ments and met a large number of local musi-
cians to whom he gave the benefit of his ex-
perience and advice. Mr. Stross also gave sev-
eral demonstrations of his ability as a cornet
soloist.
You have tried the rest
—Now use the BEST
Banjo and Drum Heads
Genuine Rogers "Quality brands"
were given Medal and highest
awards over all others.
Five grades to select from, cheapest
to the very best.
White calf in thin, medium and
heavy.
Joseph Rogers, Jr., & Son
FarminfdaU, N. J.
Joseph Rogers' Son
"XXX" and "STANDARD" Brand
Drum and Banjo Heads
Made from Genuine Calfskin
The Frederick Rogers Co.
17 Jackson Ave.
Middletown, N. Y.
LYNBROOK NU-ART BANJOS
(Registered United Stales Patent Oltice)
The Most Marvelous Toned Banjos on the Market
MANUFACTURERS OF TOE CELEBRATED NU-WAY BANJOS,
A LSO DRUMS,
TAMBOURINES, CYMBALS, UKULELE BANJOS
1674
COVERED TAIL-
PIECE OF MERIT,
DURABLE AND
PRACTICAL.
REAL VALUE
Waverly Musical Products Co., Inc.
ALBERT HOUDLETT & SONS, I n c .
Established 1805
0
G ' NAZARETH,PA. O
18 Eleventh Street, Long Island City, N. Y.
Chicago Office: 14 East Jackson Blvd.
Ct'ttiiirif
LEFEBVRE PRODUCTS
Lefebvre Patented Reed Holders for the Trade
Lefebvre Permanent Composition Reeds
Service Department
G. E. LEFEBVRE
505 The Arcade
Cleveland, O.
MARTIN Guitars,
Mandolins, Ukuleles. Tiples
40 Melrose Street
Brooklyn,
N. Y.
OLIVER D1TSON CQ
BOSTON. >*ASS
Manufacturers
Importers and Jobbers of
MUSICAL
MERCHANDISE
Attractive Specialties
Modern S e r v i c e
O
NAZARETH, PA
O
ESTABLISHED UU
D
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