Music Trade Review
Issue: 1928 Vol. 86 N. 21 - Page 77
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MAY 26, 1928
Harmony Makes Ukulele
for Prince of Wales
Instrument Presented by Johnny Marvin to
Heir to British Throne, Who Plays a Mean
Uke
CHICAGO, I I I . , May 19.—A special ukulele de-
signed and made for the Prince of Wales, by
the Harmony Co., string-ed instrument maker
of this city, was rushed last week from the
The Music Trade Review
n
Surely You'll Be There
MUSIC CONVENTION
ROOM 872
COMMODORE HOTEL, NEW YORK
THE DEALER'S MOST VITAL QUESTION—
"HOW TO INCREASE SALES"
VISIT OUR EXHIBIT-SOLVE THIS PROBLEM
A showing of the complete lines of professional in-
struments, including some of our exclusive agencies
for the UNITED STATES and CANADA, such as:
Harmony
Uke Made
for Prince of
Wales
Chicago factory via airplane express to an out-
bound liner at New York City.
Johnny Marvin, widely known vaudeville and
Victor record artist, booked for an engagement
of several weeks in London, requested the
Harmony Co. to make a special ukulele for him
to present to the Prince of Wales.
With the exceptional workmanship and finish
that was necessary in constructing an instru-
ment for so distinguished a personality, time
became a matter of hours, and the air-express
service had to be resorted to in order to make
delivery before Marvin sailed on the "Levia-
than."
The ukulele for H. R. H. was made of espe-
cially selected Hawaiian Koa in a large tenor
ukulele size. The neck was of mahogany trim-
med with an imitation pearl headpiece, beauti-
fully engraved with the Prince's insignia and
title. The instrument was also fitted with the
new Harmony "aero-bridge," and with gold-
plated trimmings. It was especially treated to
withstand the trip across the ocean.
Simultaneously with making the ukulele for
the Prince, the Harmony Co. also made two
similar instruments for Johnny Marvin, which
he will personally use in his London engage-
ments and Victor recordings.
These instruments were likewise especially
prepared for the ocean voyage so that the
change in climate will not affect the tonal qual-
ities.
Duplicates of the ukulele for the Prince of
Wales, and for Johnny Marvin, are being made
by the Harmony Co. for display at the Music
Trades Convention at the Commodore next
month.
E. Holmes Is Back
K. Holmes, buyer of the musical merchandise
department of Lyon & Hcaly, has returned
from an extensive trip abroad and has added a
number of new lines to the Lyon & Healy cata-
log, which will be announced in a forthcoming
issue.
Consult the Universal Want Directory of
The Review.
Guy Humphrey Woodwinds
Kurt Gutter Violins, Cellos and Violas
J. Gras (Paris) Band Instruments
Fritz Gutter Violin and Cello Bows
Vandoren H a n d - m a d e Reeds A . Rosati Piano Key Accordions
Green Band Kroll Reeds
Leonardo's Ukulele Strings
Weichold Gold Knot Strings
C. Kruspe Flutes and Piccolos
G. Leblanc Woodwinds
Commodore Hotel
Room 872
Monday, June 4th—
Thursday, June 7th
42-48 East 20th Street, New York, N. Y.
LYNBROOK NU-ART BANJOS
(Registered United Stales Patent Oflice)
The Most Marvelous Toned Banjos on the Market
MANUFACTURERS OF TOE CELEBRATED NU-WAY BANJOS,
A LSO DRUMS,
TAMBOURINES, CYMBALS, UKULELE-BANJOS
ALBERT HOUDLETT & SONS, Inc.
Established 1805
Gold Medal Strings
SEND FOR TRADE PRICE LIST OF
for
Violin, Viola,
'Cello and Bass
for musical instrument*
Gold-plated Steel and
Wound Strings
Gibson Musical String Co.
Belleville
N. J.
40 Melrose Street
Brooklyn,
N. Y.
MULLER & KAPLAN
154 East 85th St., N. Y.
MAY 26, 1928
Harmony Makes Ukulele
for Prince of Wales
Instrument Presented by Johnny Marvin to
Heir to British Throne, Who Plays a Mean
Uke
CHICAGO, I I I . , May 19.—A special ukulele de-
signed and made for the Prince of Wales, by
the Harmony Co., string-ed instrument maker
of this city, was rushed last week from the
The Music Trade Review
n
Surely You'll Be There
MUSIC CONVENTION
ROOM 872
COMMODORE HOTEL, NEW YORK
THE DEALER'S MOST VITAL QUESTION—
"HOW TO INCREASE SALES"
VISIT OUR EXHIBIT-SOLVE THIS PROBLEM
A showing of the complete lines of professional in-
struments, including some of our exclusive agencies
for the UNITED STATES and CANADA, such as:
Harmony
Uke Made
for Prince of
Wales
Chicago factory via airplane express to an out-
bound liner at New York City.
Johnny Marvin, widely known vaudeville and
Victor record artist, booked for an engagement
of several weeks in London, requested the
Harmony Co. to make a special ukulele for him
to present to the Prince of Wales.
With the exceptional workmanship and finish
that was necessary in constructing an instru-
ment for so distinguished a personality, time
became a matter of hours, and the air-express
service had to be resorted to in order to make
delivery before Marvin sailed on the "Levia-
than."
The ukulele for H. R. H. was made of espe-
cially selected Hawaiian Koa in a large tenor
ukulele size. The neck was of mahogany trim-
med with an imitation pearl headpiece, beauti-
fully engraved with the Prince's insignia and
title. The instrument was also fitted with the
new Harmony "aero-bridge," and with gold-
plated trimmings. It was especially treated to
withstand the trip across the ocean.
Simultaneously with making the ukulele for
the Prince, the Harmony Co. also made two
similar instruments for Johnny Marvin, which
he will personally use in his London engage-
ments and Victor recordings.
These instruments were likewise especially
prepared for the ocean voyage so that the
change in climate will not affect the tonal qual-
ities.
Duplicates of the ukulele for the Prince of
Wales, and for Johnny Marvin, are being made
by the Harmony Co. for display at the Music
Trades Convention at the Commodore next
month.
E. Holmes Is Back
K. Holmes, buyer of the musical merchandise
department of Lyon & Hcaly, has returned
from an extensive trip abroad and has added a
number of new lines to the Lyon & Healy cata-
log, which will be announced in a forthcoming
issue.
Consult the Universal Want Directory of
The Review.
Guy Humphrey Woodwinds
Kurt Gutter Violins, Cellos and Violas
J. Gras (Paris) Band Instruments
Fritz Gutter Violin and Cello Bows
Vandoren H a n d - m a d e Reeds A . Rosati Piano Key Accordions
Green Band Kroll Reeds
Leonardo's Ukulele Strings
Weichold Gold Knot Strings
C. Kruspe Flutes and Piccolos
G. Leblanc Woodwinds
Commodore Hotel
Room 872
Monday, June 4th—
Thursday, June 7th
42-48 East 20th Street, New York, N. Y.
LYNBROOK NU-ART BANJOS
(Registered United Stales Patent Oflice)
The Most Marvelous Toned Banjos on the Market
MANUFACTURERS OF TOE CELEBRATED NU-WAY BANJOS,
A LSO DRUMS,
TAMBOURINES, CYMBALS, UKULELE-BANJOS
ALBERT HOUDLETT & SONS, Inc.
Established 1805
Gold Medal Strings
SEND FOR TRADE PRICE LIST OF
for
Violin, Viola,
'Cello and Bass
for musical instrument*
Gold-plated Steel and
Wound Strings
Gibson Musical String Co.
Belleville
N. J.
40 Melrose Street
Brooklyn,
N. Y.
MULLER & KAPLAN
154 East 85th St., N. Y.
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