Music Trade Review
Issue: 1929 Vol. 88 N. 12 - Page 14
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MUSICAL MERCHANDISE
No Further Tariff Protection Is
Asked by Musical Merchandise Ass'n
Praises Nicomede Flasher
ALTOONA, PA., March 16.—A letter from Harry
Reser, well-known banjo soloist and orchestra
leader, praising the Nicomede Rainbow Flasher
for banjos and drums, has been received by
Joseph W. Nicomede, head of the Nicomede
Music Co., which manufactures this product.
Mr. Reser, who uses a Paramount banjo for all
his professional appearances, is leader of the
Clicquot Club Eskimos, prominent radio fea-
ture. Mr. Nicomede stated this week to The
Review that the improved models of the Rain-
bow flasher are proving very popular with music
dealers everywhere.
existing rate of $1 each and thirty-five per cent
ad valorem cannot fairly compete with the
American manufacturer. Figures are given to
show that an instrument comparable with that
offered by the American manufacturer at $3
cost $3.04 to land in the United States. "The
American instruments are altogether machine
made and are much more uniform and, as stated,
of better quality and durability than the cheap-
est foreign products," the committee is told.
'To further substantiate our position, we would
state that the largest manufacturer in Germany
making violins entirely by machine process has
been obliged to discontinue making the instru-
ments because of his inability to compete in
this market with the American manufacturer.
"To us it is not a question of considering an
N a rainy day, a round-the-world tourist
increase in duty, but of securing relief by a
steamship steamed into San Francisco
Bay, some months ago. The tourists had
HE trap drummer in the United States
reduction in duty. A further increase over the
read of blue California skys, and they
Army is the most fully equipped sol-
present rates would, in our opinion, be equiva-
looked depressed and disappointed. As the
dier in the military establishment. In ad-
lent
to
a
subsidy
for
the
American
manufac-
ship docked, the Municipal Band, which was
dition to his mess kit, canteen, shelter tent,
turer.
Each
year
since
the
imposition
of
the
on the wharf for some reason other than to
and the other items he carries, he is also
specific duty of $1 per instrument there has been
greet the tourists, struck up a lively tune.
charged with snare drum, triangle beater,
It was noted that the effect was magical. The
muffler and strainer, drum sling, drum stand,
a continuous decrease in the sale of imported
tourists stepped ashore smiling.
cow bell, sleigh bell, wood block, castanets,
violins in this market:"
cuckoo, Chinese cymbals, imitation railroad,
As a result of this episode, the City Fathers
The same argument is applied to the request
adjustable rattle^ slap-sticks, tambourine, Chi-
passed a resolution on March 11, instructing
for an increase in duty on instrument cases, it
nese tom-tom, and canary, locomotive, steam-
the Public Welfare Committee to arrange
boat and steam exhaust uhistles.
suitable receptions to all round-the-world
being declared that where the quality is com-
cruisers, and have the Municipal Band on
parable the foreign cases are substantially high-
hand. When the next budget is made up,
er in landed cost than the domestic product,
funds will be allowed for this purpose.
and also in the case of strings. The manufac-
ture of gut musical strings in the United States
CANTON, (.)., March 18.—Harmonicas got a good
is declared to be practically controlled by one
boost here this week with the appearance at manufacturer, and an increase in the present
Loew's Theatre of Charles Bennington and his rate of duty, it is asserted, would practically
MILWAUKEE, WIS., March 18.—A harmonica
New York Newsboys' Harmonica band. This give the monopoly of this business to this one
class for adults being organized in Milwaukee
novelty proved one of the most entertaining concern.
under the school board extension department
acts that has played the local theatre in many
is attracting the interest of local music, dealers.
months and music dealers tied up with the
The class is intended, principally, to help play-
appearance of the unit, with result that sales
ground workers, Girl Scout and Boy Scout cap-
were stimulated.
A new style French model trumpet case has tains and club leaders, who desire to learn the
just been perfected by the Hy-Grade Case Co., rudiments of harmonica playing. Six lessons
Newark, N. J., and is making a real sensation will be given in the course, for a two-hour
among the Eastern trade wherever it has been period one evening each week. James McLean,
shown. One feature of the case is the attractive Chicago harmonica artist, will instruct the class.
KLKHART, IND., March 16.—In helping its dealers
utilize their windows, the l'an-American Band hardware fixtures, including two lock-fasteners,
Instrument Co. has designed and is furnishing one at each end of the case. The case is bel-
The Norwalk Electrical Co., South Norwalk,
sales-producing window displays. It is an- lied to fit the bulge of the bell of the instru-
nounced that four complete windows have been ment, making a very neat looking container. Conn., has purchased the White Music Co. of
created each complete with brilliantly colored Joseph Kaiser, head of the conern, states that 155 Main street, Danbury, Conn., and will con-
cards, unique paper, and other features to make he is confident that this new item will be one tinue the business as a branch under the man-
of the firm's leaders this Spring.
agement of Ralph Sherman.
them look attractive.
•flfASHlNGTON, D. C, March 16.—No addi-
' * tional protection for the domestic musical
instrument industry is needed in the shape of
increased tariff rates, it is declared in a brief
just filed with the House committee on ways
and means by the National Musical Merchandise
Association of the United States.
Discussing the proposal made to the commit-
tee that a rate of $1.25 per instrument and forty
per cent ad valorem be assessed upon violins
and similar instruments, the association, in its
brief, contends that the importer, under the
They Use Band Music
Instead of Sunshine
Army Trap Drummers
Have Burdens to Bear
O
r
Harmonica Band in Canton
Adults Take Up Harmonica
New Trumpet Case Model
Band Display Helps
BACON
BANJOS
OUKSI AND UUSESr HOUSE IN TW
Played by Leading
Musicians and Orchestras
Dependable
Sold by Representative
Mutic Merchants
MUSICAL
MERCHANDISE
mm
ESTABLISHED 1834
BACON BANJO CO., Inc.
CBruno &Son Znc
GROTON, CONN.
351353 FOURTH AVE - 7
14
VICTOR
TALKING
MACHINES
BRUNO Mprwr SECURITY
MUSICAL MERCHANDISE
No Further Tariff Protection Is
Asked by Musical Merchandise Ass'n
Praises Nicomede Flasher
ALTOONA, PA., March 16.—A letter from Harry
Reser, well-known banjo soloist and orchestra
leader, praising the Nicomede Rainbow Flasher
for banjos and drums, has been received by
Joseph W. Nicomede, head of the Nicomede
Music Co., which manufactures this product.
Mr. Reser, who uses a Paramount banjo for all
his professional appearances, is leader of the
Clicquot Club Eskimos, prominent radio fea-
ture. Mr. Nicomede stated this week to The
Review that the improved models of the Rain-
bow flasher are proving very popular with music
dealers everywhere.
existing rate of $1 each and thirty-five per cent
ad valorem cannot fairly compete with the
American manufacturer. Figures are given to
show that an instrument comparable with that
offered by the American manufacturer at $3
cost $3.04 to land in the United States. "The
American instruments are altogether machine
made and are much more uniform and, as stated,
of better quality and durability than the cheap-
est foreign products," the committee is told.
'To further substantiate our position, we would
state that the largest manufacturer in Germany
making violins entirely by machine process has
been obliged to discontinue making the instru-
ments because of his inability to compete in
this market with the American manufacturer.
"To us it is not a question of considering an
N a rainy day, a round-the-world tourist
increase in duty, but of securing relief by a
steamship steamed into San Francisco
Bay, some months ago. The tourists had
HE trap drummer in the United States
reduction in duty. A further increase over the
read of blue California skys, and they
Army is the most fully equipped sol-
present rates would, in our opinion, be equiva-
looked depressed and disappointed. As the
dier in the military establishment. In ad-
lent
to
a
subsidy
for
the
American
manufac-
ship docked, the Municipal Band, which was
dition to his mess kit, canteen, shelter tent,
turer.
Each
year
since
the
imposition
of
the
on the wharf for some reason other than to
and the other items he carries, he is also
specific duty of $1 per instrument there has been
greet the tourists, struck up a lively tune.
charged with snare drum, triangle beater,
It was noted that the effect was magical. The
muffler and strainer, drum sling, drum stand,
a continuous decrease in the sale of imported
tourists stepped ashore smiling.
cow bell, sleigh bell, wood block, castanets,
violins in this market:"
cuckoo, Chinese cymbals, imitation railroad,
As a result of this episode, the City Fathers
The same argument is applied to the request
adjustable rattle^ slap-sticks, tambourine, Chi-
passed a resolution on March 11, instructing
for an increase in duty on instrument cases, it
nese tom-tom, and canary, locomotive, steam-
the Public Welfare Committee to arrange
boat and steam exhaust uhistles.
suitable receptions to all round-the-world
being declared that where the quality is com-
cruisers, and have the Municipal Band on
parable the foreign cases are substantially high-
hand. When the next budget is made up,
er in landed cost than the domestic product,
funds will be allowed for this purpose.
and also in the case of strings. The manufac-
ture of gut musical strings in the United States
CANTON, (.)., March 18.—Harmonicas got a good
is declared to be practically controlled by one
boost here this week with the appearance at manufacturer, and an increase in the present
Loew's Theatre of Charles Bennington and his rate of duty, it is asserted, would practically
MILWAUKEE, WIS., March 18.—A harmonica
New York Newsboys' Harmonica band. This give the monopoly of this business to this one
class for adults being organized in Milwaukee
novelty proved one of the most entertaining concern.
under the school board extension department
acts that has played the local theatre in many
is attracting the interest of local music, dealers.
months and music dealers tied up with the
The class is intended, principally, to help play-
appearance of the unit, with result that sales
ground workers, Girl Scout and Boy Scout cap-
were stimulated.
A new style French model trumpet case has tains and club leaders, who desire to learn the
just been perfected by the Hy-Grade Case Co., rudiments of harmonica playing. Six lessons
Newark, N. J., and is making a real sensation will be given in the course, for a two-hour
among the Eastern trade wherever it has been period one evening each week. James McLean,
shown. One feature of the case is the attractive Chicago harmonica artist, will instruct the class.
KLKHART, IND., March 16.—In helping its dealers
utilize their windows, the l'an-American Band hardware fixtures, including two lock-fasteners,
Instrument Co. has designed and is furnishing one at each end of the case. The case is bel-
The Norwalk Electrical Co., South Norwalk,
sales-producing window displays. It is an- lied to fit the bulge of the bell of the instru-
nounced that four complete windows have been ment, making a very neat looking container. Conn., has purchased the White Music Co. of
created each complete with brilliantly colored Joseph Kaiser, head of the conern, states that 155 Main street, Danbury, Conn., and will con-
cards, unique paper, and other features to make he is confident that this new item will be one tinue the business as a branch under the man-
of the firm's leaders this Spring.
agement of Ralph Sherman.
them look attractive.
•flfASHlNGTON, D. C, March 16.—No addi-
' * tional protection for the domestic musical
instrument industry is needed in the shape of
increased tariff rates, it is declared in a brief
just filed with the House committee on ways
and means by the National Musical Merchandise
Association of the United States.
Discussing the proposal made to the commit-
tee that a rate of $1.25 per instrument and forty
per cent ad valorem be assessed upon violins
and similar instruments, the association, in its
brief, contends that the importer, under the
They Use Band Music
Instead of Sunshine
Army Trap Drummers
Have Burdens to Bear
O
r
Harmonica Band in Canton
Adults Take Up Harmonica
New Trumpet Case Model
Band Display Helps
BACON
BANJOS
OUKSI AND UUSESr HOUSE IN TW
Played by Leading
Musicians and Orchestras
Dependable
Sold by Representative
Mutic Merchants
MUSICAL
MERCHANDISE
mm
ESTABLISHED 1834
BACON BANJO CO., Inc.
CBruno &Son Znc
GROTON, CONN.
351353 FOURTH AVE - 7
14
VICTOR
TALKING
MACHINES
BRUNO Mprwr SECURITY
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