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AMERICA'S OLDEST AND MOST DISTINGUISHED PIANO
There is distinguished beauty in every line of its slender case—in every
note of its eloquent keyboard. A thoroughbred amongst pianos it has
been honored with America's most distinguished patronage for over a
hundred years.
CHICRERING
& SONS
Div. Aeolian-American Corporation
689 Fifth Avenue, New York
Factories: East Rochester, N. Y.
THE "EMICON" LATEST INSTRUMENT TO
PRODUCE UNUSUAL MUSIC ELECTRICALLY
HE latest addition to the growing list
of electrically operated musical instru-
ments is the "Emicon," which is manufac-
tured by Pratt-Read & Co., Deep River,
Conn., and distributed through M. I. Conn,
Inc., New York, of which latter company
Charles J. Johnson is president.
The "Emicon" is a compact electronic mu-
sical instrument of the monophonic or "solo"
type, having a keyboard consisting of thirty-
two keys arranged according to the standard
musical "tempered scale." It is so designed
that it may be attached directly to the audio
stage of any standard radio receiving set,
public address system, talking motion pic-
ture amplifier or any other similar equip-
ment. By simply turning a button the tone
quality may be varied from that of a string
instrument, simulating a violin, or to other
qualities which simulate brass and reed in-
struments such as the horn and saxophone.
The range of thirty-two keys covers the
range of the average solo instrument. The
music produced by the "Emicon" may be
overlaid on incoming radio programs, and,
with very little practice, excellent harmonies
may thus be produced by almost anyone.
Technically, the "Emicon" consists of an
audio oscillator of the gas discharge type,
with the keys making contact in series with
the main circuit through resistors of the
proper value to produce the pitch of each
note. The tone quality is secured by filter-
ing out overtones by means of a tone control
identical in principle with that regularly
used on a radio set. By the use of a
potentiometer as a tuning button, the pitch
of the entire instrument may be raised or
lowered over a range of five full notes,
thus enabling the player to tune in to correct
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Imperial Industrial Corp.
Manufacturers
Q. R. S. Imperial
and
Recordo Reproducing Rolls
New York, N. Y.
E. 135th St. & Walnut Ave.
Chicago
4829 S. Kedzie Ave.
or banjo to trumpet, flute, saxophone or bag-
pipe. The type of sound effect is governed
by a simple tone control device adjoining
the keyboard.
Volume control is also at the disposal of
the player and ranges from the faintest mel-
ody to the full capacity of the loud speaker.
LOCAL PIANO TUNERS'
ASSOCIATION IS ACTIVE
The Piano Tuner Technicians' Association,
of New York City, continues to grow as new
members from the metropolitan district of
New York are enrolled. The association
now has under consideration a proposal to
have tuners' groups from various cities in the
east join that body as branches.
The meetings of the association right
through the summer and fall have been well
attended and some ambitious plans have been
made for the future activities of the organiza-
tion. The association has also received an
offer to operate the service department of a
well-known music house on a percentage basis
and the question of the organization engag-
ing in such activities will be considered at a
later meeting.
STORY & CLARK FACTORY
BUSY FILLING ORDERS
The factory of the Story & Clark Piano
Co., at Grand Haven, Mich., is quite busy
at the present time, being principally en-
gaged in filling immediate orders sent in by
the sales department. Sales Manager Burke
said: "Our very good business for a num-
ber of weeks past is due to a renewal of
confidence on the part of the dealers and
recognition of the fact that they can secure
quality pianos at very favorable prices. We
have had unusually heavy orders for two
of our uprights, the 4 foot 2 and the 4 foot
7, which are discontinued styles. The orders
came from all sections of the country and
those calling for a dozen or so for a single
dealer are not at all unusual.
THE EMICON
Marks 30th Anniversary
pitch on incoming radio programs or alter
the pitch to accommodate a voice accom-
paniment.
The "Emicon" is simple in appearance,
resembling a small spinet or harpsichord.
It has a keyboard of thirty-two keys, exactly
resembling a section of the standard piano
keyboard. The instrument is attached at
any distance to a radio receiving set, power
amplifier or similar device. It is played by
depressing the proper keys as on the piano
and a wide variety of pleasing sound effects
may be obtained. "Emicon" music ranges
in tone quality from violin, 'cello, mandolin
The Westerfield Music Store, 605 South
Broadway, Westerfield, O., of which Omer
Westerfield is proprietor, recently celebrated
the thirtieth anniversary of its establishment.
Mr. Westerfield is well known in the Ohio
trade, having served as president of the
Music Merchants' Association of Ohio.
The Stone Piano Co., Syracuse, N. Y., has
completed plans for enlarging its piano de-
partment and has appointed M. G. Arbogast
as head of the department. The company
features the Kimball piano among other
makes.
For Twenty-Fire Years Makers of Fine Musical Instruments
THE GULBRANSEN COMPANY
Offering the greatest value in the
trade in upright and &rand pianos
CHICAGO and KEDZIE AVES.
CHICAGO, ILL.