Presto
Issue: 1923 1940 - Page 23
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PRESTO
September 29, 1923
PERSONALITY IN A DRUM
The Wilson Label Represents the Enthusiasm,
Experiences and Ideals of a Lifetime
of Achievement of Tom Wilson.
Among band and orchestra instruments the drum
shows the results of the most admirable evolution
within half a century. The drum of fifty years ago
was a comparatively crude affair that had exhibited
no improvements in construction for generations be-
fore. Even in the year 1887 drums were a great deal
different from what they are today. The particular
year is mentioned because that is the year in which
Tom Wilson, president of the Wilson Bros. Mfg. Co.,
Chicago, entered the business of manufacturing
drums.
Mr. Wilson began drum-making with ideals for the
perfection of the line art of drum making. Constant
devotion to those ideals.for thirty-five years has re-
sulted in the line of Wilson drums which the music
trade and music profession today appreciates. Mr.
Wilson entered the drum-making industry with the
idea that a drum should be something more than a
mere assemblage of portions of metal, wood and
skins.
From the start of his activities in his drum works,
Mr. Wilson realized the scientific requirements for
the ideal drum. The task involved a knowledge of
the laws of percussion and a mastery of construction
technic. The drum he had in mind was one which
would respond with the tones required in any kind of
musical rendition, tones soft and delicate, rolls sharp
and clear and rumblings like thunders.
What Mr. Wilson has accomplished is known to
musicians all over the world. But not all the ad-
mirers of his drums know how unceasingly he has
labored to accomplish the results.
His research
work in the field of tonal vibration and his expert
knowledge of technical construction have made every
one of his improvements steps in progress, authentic
and acceptable to the professional drummer.
In the factory at 218, 220 and 222 N. May street,
Chicago, Mr, Wilson has gathered about him a picked
force to which he has imparted his enthusiasms and
spirit of progress. So that when the drummer buys
a drum with the Wilson label on it he may be as-
sured he is getting a drum originally designed and
authentically built by America's foremost makers of
finest quality drums.
The Van Camp Varnish Co., 4476-86 East Seventy-
lirst street, Cleveland, O., is building an addition to
its big plant. In 1921 an addition doubling the capac-
ity of the plant was erected.
jutcrafl Instruments
cr
out obligation." A most
meaningful message to
music dealers who are
on the lookout for busi-
ness-building lines. A
post card brings it.
Martin Band Instrument Co.
Get Our New Circulars and Price*
PIANO MOVERS SUPPLY COMPANY
BUCKINGHAM, PA.
INDIANA
TUNERS"
October Releases
Title
Played by:
Stingo Stungo
Wayne Love Fox-trot
Struttin' Jim
Gladys Bagwill Fox-trot
«»»—Oh You IJttle Sun-uv-er-gun
Florence Sanger—Fox-trot
092 Ilream Daddy
Gladys Bagwill Fox-trot
0 9 0 First, Last and Always Wayne Love Fox-trot
088 MorkiiiK Bird Blues Bagwill and Love
Blues
087 I Cried for You
Ballad
.Gladys Bagwill
080 Annahelle
• Wayne Love Fox-trot
085 I Love You
Gladys Bagwill Fox-trot
083 Marcheta
Gladys Bagwill Fox-trot
(>8'J
Florence Sanger One-step
Foolish Child
081 The I'ipe Organ BlueN
Blues
James Blythe
080 Wonder If She's Lonely, Too
Fox-trot
Nell Morrison
079 Coral Sands of Mv
] Hawaii
Paul Jones Waltz with Ukelele Effects
078 That Old Gang of Mine Nell Morrison
Ballad
070 Oh! Min
Nell Morrison One-step
075 Andy (Jump
Lila Hicks One-step
074 Midnight Rose
Florence Sanger Fox-trot
073 AVaitin' for the Evenin' Mail
Paul Jones Fox-trot
072 Love Tales
Paul Jones Fox-trot
095
094
Here are
BASS STRINGS
Special attention given to the needs of the tuner and
the dealer
OTTO R. TREFZ, Jr.
3110 Fail-mount Avenue
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
FAIRBANKS
THE FAIRBANKS CO, SprinjhVld, Ohio
PERFECTION
PLAYER ROLL CABINET
Furnished in 5 ply veneered 13/16 stock in
Mahogany, Oak and Walnut
Designed and
COLUMBIA
WORD ROLLS
"INFORMATION with-
ELKHART
One-Man Steel Cable Hoist; Two-in-One
Loaders, Trucks, Covers, etc.
A BUSY ROLL
DEPARTMENT
U K U L E L E FAVOR CONTINUES.
The ukulele continues a big seller in Salt Lake
City, Utah, although favor for the instrument has
somewhat waned in the states further west. But the
general opinion in the trade in the Utah city is that
the perpetual ukulele stimulation of E. S. Hughes,
manager of the musical merchandise department of
the O'Loughlin Music Co., is accountable for the
continued favor for the Hawaii instrument. A record
business in nkes for August is reported by Mr.
Hughes.
WRITE TODAY
PRACTICAL PIANO MOVING SUPPLIES
INCREASE SELLING POWER
The Background
To Retail at
c
HT*
Why Pay More? / " ^ None Better.
Made of the best materials
obtainable.
Will please your trade and
double your sales.
Quality and price make
Columbia rolls the deal-
er's best profit producer
in a roll department. ~—;
A trial order will con-
vince you.
Manufactured
Columbia Music Roll Co.
Perfection Piano Bench Mfg. Co.
Capacity, 150 Rolls
1516 Blue Island Ave.
CHICAGO
22 S. Peoria St.
CHICAGO
ILL.
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PRESTO
September 29, 1923
PERSONALITY IN A DRUM
The Wilson Label Represents the Enthusiasm,
Experiences and Ideals of a Lifetime
of Achievement of Tom Wilson.
Among band and orchestra instruments the drum
shows the results of the most admirable evolution
within half a century. The drum of fifty years ago
was a comparatively crude affair that had exhibited
no improvements in construction for generations be-
fore. Even in the year 1887 drums were a great deal
different from what they are today. The particular
year is mentioned because that is the year in which
Tom Wilson, president of the Wilson Bros. Mfg. Co.,
Chicago, entered the business of manufacturing
drums.
Mr. Wilson began drum-making with ideals for the
perfection of the line art of drum making. Constant
devotion to those ideals.for thirty-five years has re-
sulted in the line of Wilson drums which the music
trade and music profession today appreciates. Mr.
Wilson entered the drum-making industry with the
idea that a drum should be something more than a
mere assemblage of portions of metal, wood and
skins.
From the start of his activities in his drum works,
Mr. Wilson realized the scientific requirements for
the ideal drum. The task involved a knowledge of
the laws of percussion and a mastery of construction
technic. The drum he had in mind was one which
would respond with the tones required in any kind of
musical rendition, tones soft and delicate, rolls sharp
and clear and rumblings like thunders.
What Mr. Wilson has accomplished is known to
musicians all over the world. But not all the ad-
mirers of his drums know how unceasingly he has
labored to accomplish the results.
His research
work in the field of tonal vibration and his expert
knowledge of technical construction have made every
one of his improvements steps in progress, authentic
and acceptable to the professional drummer.
In the factory at 218, 220 and 222 N. May street,
Chicago, Mr, Wilson has gathered about him a picked
force to which he has imparted his enthusiasms and
spirit of progress. So that when the drummer buys
a drum with the Wilson label on it he may be as-
sured he is getting a drum originally designed and
authentically built by America's foremost makers of
finest quality drums.
The Van Camp Varnish Co., 4476-86 East Seventy-
lirst street, Cleveland, O., is building an addition to
its big plant. In 1921 an addition doubling the capac-
ity of the plant was erected.
jutcrafl Instruments
cr
out obligation." A most
meaningful message to
music dealers who are
on the lookout for busi-
ness-building lines. A
post card brings it.
Martin Band Instrument Co.
Get Our New Circulars and Price*
PIANO MOVERS SUPPLY COMPANY
BUCKINGHAM, PA.
INDIANA
TUNERS"
October Releases
Title
Played by:
Stingo Stungo
Wayne Love Fox-trot
Struttin' Jim
Gladys Bagwill Fox-trot
«»»—Oh You IJttle Sun-uv-er-gun
Florence Sanger—Fox-trot
092 Ilream Daddy
Gladys Bagwill Fox-trot
0 9 0 First, Last and Always Wayne Love Fox-trot
088 MorkiiiK Bird Blues Bagwill and Love
Blues
087 I Cried for You
Ballad
.Gladys Bagwill
080 Annahelle
• Wayne Love Fox-trot
085 I Love You
Gladys Bagwill Fox-trot
083 Marcheta
Gladys Bagwill Fox-trot
(>8'J
Florence Sanger One-step
Foolish Child
081 The I'ipe Organ BlueN
Blues
James Blythe
080 Wonder If She's Lonely, Too
Fox-trot
Nell Morrison
079 Coral Sands of Mv
] Hawaii
Paul Jones Waltz with Ukelele Effects
078 That Old Gang of Mine Nell Morrison
Ballad
070 Oh! Min
Nell Morrison One-step
075 Andy (Jump
Lila Hicks One-step
074 Midnight Rose
Florence Sanger Fox-trot
073 AVaitin' for the Evenin' Mail
Paul Jones Fox-trot
072 Love Tales
Paul Jones Fox-trot
095
094
Here are
BASS STRINGS
Special attention given to the needs of the tuner and
the dealer
OTTO R. TREFZ, Jr.
3110 Fail-mount Avenue
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
FAIRBANKS
THE FAIRBANKS CO, SprinjhVld, Ohio
PERFECTION
PLAYER ROLL CABINET
Furnished in 5 ply veneered 13/16 stock in
Mahogany, Oak and Walnut
Designed and
COLUMBIA
WORD ROLLS
"INFORMATION with-
ELKHART
One-Man Steel Cable Hoist; Two-in-One
Loaders, Trucks, Covers, etc.
A BUSY ROLL
DEPARTMENT
U K U L E L E FAVOR CONTINUES.
The ukulele continues a big seller in Salt Lake
City, Utah, although favor for the instrument has
somewhat waned in the states further west. But the
general opinion in the trade in the Utah city is that
the perpetual ukulele stimulation of E. S. Hughes,
manager of the musical merchandise department of
the O'Loughlin Music Co., is accountable for the
continued favor for the Hawaii instrument. A record
business in nkes for August is reported by Mr.
Hughes.
WRITE TODAY
PRACTICAL PIANO MOVING SUPPLIES
INCREASE SELLING POWER
The Background
To Retail at
c
HT*
Why Pay More? / " ^ None Better.
Made of the best materials
obtainable.
Will please your trade and
double your sales.
Quality and price make
Columbia rolls the deal-
er's best profit producer
in a roll department. ~—;
A trial order will con-
vince you.
Manufactured
Columbia Music Roll Co.
Perfection Piano Bench Mfg. Co.
Capacity, 150 Rolls
1516 Blue Island Ave.
CHICAGO
22 S. Peoria St.
CHICAGO
ILL.
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).