Music Trade Review
Issue: 1928 Vol. 86 N. 7 - Page 12
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The Music Trade Review
FEBRUARY 18, 1928
Chicago and the Middle West — (Continued from page 11)
Committee has sent out an attractive colored
poster to music merchants in the local trade as
well as to music conservatories, schools and
other institutions interested in promoting the
second annual tournament. It will also be used
on the delivery trucks of the local music houses
as well as in the windows and warerooms.
The poster shows a picture of a little girl
playing a baby grand piano and carries the
following message, "Enter Your Child in the
Second Annual Chicago Children's Piano-
Playing Tournament, $5,000 in Prizes. Details
inside and daily in the Herald and Examiner."
Story & Clark Dealers
Optimistic Regarding 1928
Questionnaire Sent Out by the Company Re-
cently Produces Startling Replies—Players
Still a Live Factor in Trade
The Story & Clark Piano Co. of Chicago
recently sent out questionnaires to their deal-
ers on which were a number of questions re-
garding trade conditions and prospects for 1928,
and report that the majority of their dealers
reported prospects good, as well as an improve-
ment in the collections of 1927 as against 1926.
With labor fairly well employed at present
they are of the opinion that 1928 is going to
be one election year when we are not going to
get all "het" up as we have in the past, but
are going right on attending to business and
profiting accordingly.
One Of the questions on their questionnaire
was give percentage of how you think different
instruments will be in demand: Grands—Play-
ers—Pianos—Radios—Phonographs. On pianos
and players the total returns showed grands 30
per cent, players 35 per cent, uprights 35 per
cent, with sales of radios and phonographs
equally divided 50 per cent each.
An interesting fact in connection with this is
the high percentage of player-piano sales show-
ing that, contrary to the opinion of some, the
player-piano business is still an important fac-
tor and deserves renewed attention.
Player pianos are being sold in large quan-
tities by those who push them.
The dinner dance given by the Piano Club
of Chicago, Thursday evening, February 9, at
the Chez Pierre, was attended by 150 members
and guests. With a delicious dinner, wonderful
dance music and an entertaining show, the
party was a huge success.
WANTED
A good salesman with money to invest in established
music and electrical business. Will sell outright if
desired. For further particulars address Box 3214,
Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New
York Citv.
M. Schulz "Marionette" Reproducing
Grand Is Attracting Wide Attention
Instrument Is Three Feet, Eight Inches, in Louis XVI Case, Equipped with Aria Di-
vina Reproducing Action and with Seventy-three Note Scale
deal of interest has been directed
A GREAT
toward the Schulz new miniature reproduc-
ing grand, the "Marionette," since the M.
Schulz Co., manufacturer, announced this in-
strument recently as the latest addition to the
line.
The company reports that fifty of these at-
tractive little instruments
a r e nearing completion
and a larger group is in
work so that the Schulz
dealer will soon have
floor samples. The instru-
ment, which is on display
at the headquarters of the
company, h a s attracted
many visitors who have
been astonished with the
musical r e s u l t s accom-
plished with this small
piano.
With an instrument of
this type on his floor a
dealer need no longer fear
the "not enough room for
a grand" argument that is
often presented by the
customer.
The "Marionette" is a
three-foot
eight-inch
grand in a Louis XVI
case, equipped with the
Schulz Aria Divina repro-
ducing action. It is foul
feet wide and has a
seventy-three note scale.
Because of its small di-
mensions it does not take
up much more room than
The M.
an armchair, and for that reason should prove
very popular in small homes or apartments.
The scale of the "Marionette" is the work of
Albert Collignon, who for many years was
superintendent of the Schulz grand department.
Mr. Collignon did his work during spare
moments last Fall, and has made a real achieve-
ment out of a difficult task. The "Marionette"
has tonal depth and volume sufficient for the
requirements of any sized room.
"We believe there is a real place for a repro-
ducing grand of this size," said Otto Schulz,
Jr., vice-president of the M. Schulz Co., "and
especially when it can be retailed for about
$850 as the 'Marionette' can.
"It is, in every sense of the word, a high-
grade musical instrument and a beautifully
toned pianoforte. In addition, its reproducing
action gives it great possibilities as an enter-
tainment and educational factor in the life of
the average family of to-day.
"With an instrument like the 'Marionette' the
piano merchant has a powerful answer to the
Schulz "Marionette" Reproducing Grand
cotnpetitioii of the electric radio or talking
l.iachine.
"One of the most important qualities of the
'Marionette,' " he continued, "is its appearance.
That is the feature that will make them so
readily salable. The case is built in perfect
symmetry."
American
PIANO WIRE
"Perfected"
•
"Crown"
American Steel tic Wire
Chicago — New York
Company
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
A
NY member of the music trade may
forward to this office a "position
wanted" advertisement intended
for this Department, to occupy four
lines agate measure, and it will be in-
serted free. Replies will also be for-
warded without cost. Additional space
charged at the rate of 25c per line. If
bold-faced type is desired, the cost for
same will be 25c a line, 7 words to a line.
"Help Wanted" advertisements will be
charged for at the rate of 25c per line.
Cash must accompany order.
Business Opportunities and For Sale
advertisements inserted as display space
only at $7.00 per single column inch.
All advertisements intended for this
department must be in hand on the Sat-
urday preceding date of issue.
Position Wanted—By tone regulator and fine
tuner, skilled in all branches of piano-making;
also scale maker of many years experience. Ad-
dress Box 3215, Music Trade Review, 420 Lex-
ington Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—As manager of piano store, east
of the Mississippi, preferably South or Southeast. Thor-
oughly experienced in all branches of business; many
years in wholesale piano work. A real salesman and
can handle other salesmen. Address Box 3216, Music
Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—By tuner and repairer thor-
oughly capable and willing to handle successfully any kind
of tuning and repair work. Address Box 3212, Music
Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—By expert on players and repro.-
ducers, fine tuning and tone regulating. Experienced 20
years. Good references. Can start at once. Address Box
3211, Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New
York City.
POSITION WANTED—Young man, 33 years of age,
experenced retail manager and wholesale piano traveler,
now open for good connection. Services available Feb. 1.
Address Box 3208, Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington
Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Experienced salesman ppen for
position inside or outside, city or out of town. First
class reference. Last position manager of store. Address
Box 3209, Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue,
New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Piano technician, A-l tuner,
reproducer man seeks engagement. Years of shop and
outside experience. Repair small case work jobs and all
musical instruments. Own car. Prefer southeast. Ad-
dress Box 3206, Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington
Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—By small goods counter sales
man and buyer with seven years' experience. Open for
any proposition with advancement. Address Box 320S,
Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York
City.
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The Music Trade Review
FEBRUARY 18, 1928
Chicago and the Middle West — (Continued from page 11)
Committee has sent out an attractive colored
poster to music merchants in the local trade as
well as to music conservatories, schools and
other institutions interested in promoting the
second annual tournament. It will also be used
on the delivery trucks of the local music houses
as well as in the windows and warerooms.
The poster shows a picture of a little girl
playing a baby grand piano and carries the
following message, "Enter Your Child in the
Second Annual Chicago Children's Piano-
Playing Tournament, $5,000 in Prizes. Details
inside and daily in the Herald and Examiner."
Story & Clark Dealers
Optimistic Regarding 1928
Questionnaire Sent Out by the Company Re-
cently Produces Startling Replies—Players
Still a Live Factor in Trade
The Story & Clark Piano Co. of Chicago
recently sent out questionnaires to their deal-
ers on which were a number of questions re-
garding trade conditions and prospects for 1928,
and report that the majority of their dealers
reported prospects good, as well as an improve-
ment in the collections of 1927 as against 1926.
With labor fairly well employed at present
they are of the opinion that 1928 is going to
be one election year when we are not going to
get all "het" up as we have in the past, but
are going right on attending to business and
profiting accordingly.
One Of the questions on their questionnaire
was give percentage of how you think different
instruments will be in demand: Grands—Play-
ers—Pianos—Radios—Phonographs. On pianos
and players the total returns showed grands 30
per cent, players 35 per cent, uprights 35 per
cent, with sales of radios and phonographs
equally divided 50 per cent each.
An interesting fact in connection with this is
the high percentage of player-piano sales show-
ing that, contrary to the opinion of some, the
player-piano business is still an important fac-
tor and deserves renewed attention.
Player pianos are being sold in large quan-
tities by those who push them.
The dinner dance given by the Piano Club
of Chicago, Thursday evening, February 9, at
the Chez Pierre, was attended by 150 members
and guests. With a delicious dinner, wonderful
dance music and an entertaining show, the
party was a huge success.
WANTED
A good salesman with money to invest in established
music and electrical business. Will sell outright if
desired. For further particulars address Box 3214,
Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New
York Citv.
M. Schulz "Marionette" Reproducing
Grand Is Attracting Wide Attention
Instrument Is Three Feet, Eight Inches, in Louis XVI Case, Equipped with Aria Di-
vina Reproducing Action and with Seventy-three Note Scale
deal of interest has been directed
A GREAT
toward the Schulz new miniature reproduc-
ing grand, the "Marionette," since the M.
Schulz Co., manufacturer, announced this in-
strument recently as the latest addition to the
line.
The company reports that fifty of these at-
tractive little instruments
a r e nearing completion
and a larger group is in
work so that the Schulz
dealer will soon have
floor samples. The instru-
ment, which is on display
at the headquarters of the
company, h a s attracted
many visitors who have
been astonished with the
musical r e s u l t s accom-
plished with this small
piano.
With an instrument of
this type on his floor a
dealer need no longer fear
the "not enough room for
a grand" argument that is
often presented by the
customer.
The "Marionette" is a
three-foot
eight-inch
grand in a Louis XVI
case, equipped with the
Schulz Aria Divina repro-
ducing action. It is foul
feet wide and has a
seventy-three note scale.
Because of its small di-
mensions it does not take
up much more room than
The M.
an armchair, and for that reason should prove
very popular in small homes or apartments.
The scale of the "Marionette" is the work of
Albert Collignon, who for many years was
superintendent of the Schulz grand department.
Mr. Collignon did his work during spare
moments last Fall, and has made a real achieve-
ment out of a difficult task. The "Marionette"
has tonal depth and volume sufficient for the
requirements of any sized room.
"We believe there is a real place for a repro-
ducing grand of this size," said Otto Schulz,
Jr., vice-president of the M. Schulz Co., "and
especially when it can be retailed for about
$850 as the 'Marionette' can.
"It is, in every sense of the word, a high-
grade musical instrument and a beautifully
toned pianoforte. In addition, its reproducing
action gives it great possibilities as an enter-
tainment and educational factor in the life of
the average family of to-day.
"With an instrument like the 'Marionette' the
piano merchant has a powerful answer to the
Schulz "Marionette" Reproducing Grand
cotnpetitioii of the electric radio or talking
l.iachine.
"One of the most important qualities of the
'Marionette,' " he continued, "is its appearance.
That is the feature that will make them so
readily salable. The case is built in perfect
symmetry."
American
PIANO WIRE
"Perfected"
•
"Crown"
American Steel tic Wire
Chicago — New York
Company
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
A
NY member of the music trade may
forward to this office a "position
wanted" advertisement intended
for this Department, to occupy four
lines agate measure, and it will be in-
serted free. Replies will also be for-
warded without cost. Additional space
charged at the rate of 25c per line. If
bold-faced type is desired, the cost for
same will be 25c a line, 7 words to a line.
"Help Wanted" advertisements will be
charged for at the rate of 25c per line.
Cash must accompany order.
Business Opportunities and For Sale
advertisements inserted as display space
only at $7.00 per single column inch.
All advertisements intended for this
department must be in hand on the Sat-
urday preceding date of issue.
Position Wanted—By tone regulator and fine
tuner, skilled in all branches of piano-making;
also scale maker of many years experience. Ad-
dress Box 3215, Music Trade Review, 420 Lex-
ington Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—As manager of piano store, east
of the Mississippi, preferably South or Southeast. Thor-
oughly experienced in all branches of business; many
years in wholesale piano work. A real salesman and
can handle other salesmen. Address Box 3216, Music
Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—By tuner and repairer thor-
oughly capable and willing to handle successfully any kind
of tuning and repair work. Address Box 3212, Music
Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—By expert on players and repro.-
ducers, fine tuning and tone regulating. Experienced 20
years. Good references. Can start at once. Address Box
3211, Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New
York City.
POSITION WANTED—Young man, 33 years of age,
experenced retail manager and wholesale piano traveler,
now open for good connection. Services available Feb. 1.
Address Box 3208, Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington
Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Experienced salesman ppen for
position inside or outside, city or out of town. First
class reference. Last position manager of store. Address
Box 3209, Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue,
New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Piano technician, A-l tuner,
reproducer man seeks engagement. Years of shop and
outside experience. Repair small case work jobs and all
musical instruments. Own car. Prefer southeast. Ad-
dress Box 3206, Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington
Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—By small goods counter sales
man and buyer with seven years' experience. Open for
any proposition with advancement. Address Box 320S,
Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York
City.
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