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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, SEPTEMBER, 1941
to the convention, said: "These days we
hear much talk about rearmament for de-
fense, and the majority of the citizens of
these United States agree that it is logical
that we should adopt such a policy. If it
is logical that we, as a nation, adopt this
policy—and most of us believe that it is—
will it not be logical that we as members
of a profession rearm for defense of the
professional standards that we acknowl-
edge we have a right to enjoy? The 32nd
convention of the N. A. P. T. Inc., in York
will provide every tuner with the oppor-
tunity to rearm for defense of the quali-
fied tuner's economic status and permit
him to share his experience with his fel-
low tuners and to learn the latest and
most improved methods of piano service
technique, electric organ service tech-
nique and tried-and-proven promotional
and sales policies which make for success
in the profession of piano service.
The new spinet type of piano manu-
factured today is finding great favcr with
the public, which, in turn, is creating
new business. All members are reporting
increased business. People are taking
better care of their pianos. This is due
in part to the fine music education being
taught in our schools. This is making
people tone conscious and they want
their piano to be always in tiptop shape."
Following the talk by the president the
transaction of routine convention business
began. The first address was by E. B.
Melendy, on the topic, "To Some—Their
Dues." A discussion period followed.
Other speakers and their subjects were
F. W. Kringel. "Excessive String Bearings
Between Tuning Pins and Capo d'Astro
Bar 2," and Roy W. Chipman, on "Sound
Board, Treble Bass Bridge Repairing."
Technical classes were conducted in
grand action regulation and voicing and
the newest technique in servicing grand
pianos. These were conducted by J. H.
Broadhurst of the Baldwin Piano Co.,
Cincinnati, O., S. K. Ketterman, Gulbran-
sen Co., John Vaughan, American Piano
Supply Co., loseph V. Miller, Mapes Piano
String Co., Peter D. Comstock, Pratt Read
Co., Granville Ward, Steinway & Sons,
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and R. W. E. Sperry of Rudolph Wurlitzer
Co.. De Kalb, 111.
On Tuesday the members were ad-
dressed by W. S. Bond president of the
Marsh Piano Co., York, Pa. who said in
part:
"One of the proudest days of my life
is the day when I can greet the National
tuners they would be put to moving
pianos instead of tuning.
"Manufacturers and tuners have many
things in common and the manufacturers
have some shortcomings. They should
never send out an imperfect piano but
unfortunately they sometimes do, and
when they do they need the help of
SCENES AT THE WEAVER PIANO CO.. FACTOriY YORK. PA., WHEN THE MEMBERS OF THE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PIANO TUNERS WERE CONDUCTED THROUGH THE PLANT—Top
L. to R.: Walter L. Bond describes an operation in the manufacture oi Weaver pianos; President and
Mrs. W. S. Bond receive the tuners; The ladies who entertained—from left to right—Mrs. L. W.
Sanders, secretary to C. D. Bond, Mrs. D. G. Wambaugh, secretary to W. L. Bond, Mrs. C. D. Bond,
Mrs. D. G. Meckley, Ir., wife of the assistant superintendent, Mrs. Allen Bond and Mrs. W. S. Bond,
Bottom L. to R.—A group of tuner members; vice president Herbert E. Bowman, Mrs. Richard Kamp-
erman and Mrs. Bowman at the Weaver plant.
Association of Piano Tuners right here
in York, Pennsylvania, this garden spot
of the earth. Our Chauncey has been
boosting so much about you piano
turners that I know you must be the salt
of the earth.
"Richard Kamperman's portrait in the
tuners journal and his fatherly advice
convince anyone of the high ideals of the
National Association of Piano Tuners.
"Your presence here indicates that you
are interested in the welfare of all tuners,
and of their clients as well.
"Some tuners are so thorough and so
conscientious -with their work that one
would expect to find them later tuning
pianos in Heaven, others are so careless
and indifferent in their work that if they
ever slipped through the pearly gates as
benevolently disposed tuners. The tuner
who will quietly correct the deficiency
and keep the customer quiet and satisfied
instead of raising the have been gypped,
is a Godsend to the manufacturer, to the
customer, and if he knew it, to himself
as well.
"I'll grant you every piano should leave
the factory in perfect condition, I know
one factory that does not claim that de-
gree of perfection. Salesmen who claim
the pianos they sell stay in tune and
continue to function without the regular
attention of the tuner and regulator are
untruthful. They should rather tell the
truth that all pianos need tuning and ad-
justing. All connected with the industry
should do that.
"Twelve years ago there were about
Take —piano hinges" for inntanee !
If you would inspect the finish of our hinges you would discover a big difference.
1. The knuckles are uniform and in correct alignment.
2. The screw holes are evenly spaced and accurately countersunk, and not dragged or
buffed out of shape.
3. The surface is smooth—not wavy. — All beveled edges are uniform.
4. Every hinge is tissue wrapped before packing to protect the fine hand buffed finish.
We'd like lo show you. May we submit samples and prices?
AMERICAN PIANO SUPPLY CO.
DIVISION OF
Hammacher Schlemmer & Co*
2 2 9 4TH AVEMIE, NEW YORK, SIX E 1848
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