Presto
Issue: 1924 2002 - Page 6
PRESTO
WHERE DOUBTS ARE DISPELLED
Under This Head Presto Will Answer Any Question Pertaining to Pianos, or
Other Subjects of Direct Interest to the Trade and Musical Public
Inquiries must bear the signature and address of
writer in order to receive attention. Answers thought
to be of general trade interest will be Published. If an
answer is not of general interest it will be mailed pro-
vided stamp is inclosed.
ELECTRIC PLAYERPIANOS.
Lake iienton, Mich.. Nov. 29. 1924.
Editor Presto: Enclosed find check for $1 10 for
two Presto Buyers Guides and postage. Also in-
form us as to different places where we can pet Elec-
tric Playerpianos.
L. H. SYNDERGARD.
All of the following are producing electric player-
pianos of dependable kind:
Operators Piano Co., 715 North Kedzie avenue,
Chicago; Nelson-Wiggen Piano Co., 1731 Bel'iiont
avenue, Chicago; J. P. Seeburg Piano Co.. 1510 Day-
ton street, Chicago; Cable Co., Cable Bldg., Chicago;
Apollo Piatio Co., DcKalb, 111.; Haddorff Piano Co.,
Rockford, 111.; Koh!er & Campbell, New York City;
Price & Teeple Piano Co., 218 Sou'.h Wabash ave-
nue, Chicago.
In fact, nearly all of the foremost piano manufac-
turers are producing electric instruments. Refer to
your Presto Buyers Guide.
* * *
THE ACTION IS HEAVY.
Lincoln, Nebr., Nov. 30, 1924.
Editor Presto: I would like to know what is
meant by Adjustable Piano Key, and who makes it.
and if it can be had for any piano.
Also would like to know if this is something new.
I have heard about il several times lately, but never
have seen one.
1 have a piano with a heavy action. AM the tuners
who have tuned it say nothing can be done for it,
but when I first bought it they said it woald loosen
up, but it failed to do so
1 would like to fuel out" through your magazine
if this would overcome this trouble if there is any-
thing like this that I <-an get a set of those keys and
who has them for sale.
FRANK NEWFAHR.
The term "adjustable key-board" refers to a pat-
ented machine which is said to insure regularity of
touch and which was invented by the superintendent
of one of the large piano fac'.ories. The keyboard
manufactured under the adjustable latent is pro-
duced bv several industries and one of them is the
Apollo Piano Co.
of DeKalb, 111., of which Mr.
Edwin S. Rauw r orth, the inventor, is president. It is
not possible to advise you concerning your piano
further than to suggest that you consult other piano
tuners. They should be competent to loosen the
action though it might taken time and cost you
something.
* * *
MAILING LISTS.
Central Falls, R. I., Nov. 24, 1924.
Editor Presto: We are in need of some mailing
lis's of dealers of sheet music. Our present need
calls for dealers in the Central States and I will
GRAND PIANO
58 Inches Long
The best exponent of the present Baby Grand Age.
I(a tone — i(B lines—its restricted space requirement and
attractive price—
MAKE IT THE PREMIER AGENCY
Largest Institution in the World Building Grand
Pianos Exclusively
WAITER C. BEPPERU
Pr*>id«nt
JUSTUS HATTEMEB
ViM-Pr«(idtn«
510-532 West <>3rd Slreel
NEW YORK
make list of them as follows: Minnesota, Iowa, Wis-
consin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illi-
nois.
I would like to have you send us prices for dealers
of sheet music in the above states. Tt will be a great
help if you sell your lists.
ALBERT NAHAB1T.
We have a complete directory of sheet music deal-
ers in preparation, but we have no list of separate
states that we could send.
We suggest that if you will address Ross-Gould
Co.. Mailing Lists, 313 North Tenth street, St. Louis.
Mo., you may receive what you want at very moder-
ate cost.
* * *
UNIVERSAL PLAYER ROLLS.
Denison, Iowa, Dec. 1, 1924.
Editor Presto: I wish to know if you can give me
the address of the Universal Player Roll Co.
ALEX. STROEHER.
As we understand the Universal player rolls were
discontinued several years ago. They were manu-
factured by the Universal Player Roll Co., which
v as owned by, or subsidiary to, the Aeolian Co., 29
West Forty-second street, New York. N. Y. Per-
haps that industry can give you any further informa-
tion. Electric piano rolls called the Universal are
now made by the Capitol Roll & Record Co., of
Chicago.
* * *
TUNERS' SUPPLIES.
Clinton, Iowa, Nov. 21, 1924.
Editor Pres'o: Inclosed you will find currency
lor which kindly mail last number of "Presto."
Will you please give me price on Presto Buyers'
liuide? Also kindly give me addresses of some
firms that manufacture tuners' supplies and cases.
W. S. COOPER.
We have sent you copy of this paper. With
Presto we are now presenting a copy of the
Premium Edition of Presto Buyers' Guide. The
price of that book is 50c.
About Tuners' Supplies, we suggest that you can
get them at any of the following well-known houses:
Lyon & Healy, Jackson Boulevard and Wabash
avenue, Chicago; Hammacher, Schlemmer & Co.,
Fourth avenue and Thirteenth street, New York;
American Piano Supply 1 Co., 110 East Thirteenth
street New York; Tuners Supply Co., Winter Hill
Station, Boston, Mass., or any other of the larger
music houses throughout the country.
* * *
THE SIGLER PLAYER ACTION.
Sparta. Wis., Nov. 23, 1924.
Editor Presto: Will you kindly give me some in-
tormation as to the merits of the Sigler player action.
S. E. CREMER.
The Sigler player action is the product of an expert
in that department of the industry. It is manufac-
tured by the Sigler Player Action Co. whose offices
and factory are at Hastings, Mich. C. M. Sigler has
been in that department of the industry for a good
many years and his company stands well. We do not
believe there is any question about the Sigler action
having marked merits.
* * *
PLAYER ROLL CATALOGUES.
Eden, Miss., Nov. 22, 1924.
Editor Presto: Please send me catalogue or price
of music rolls for playerpiano.
MRS. A. M. VANDEVERE.
Among the prominent makers of music rolls are
the following: United States Music Co., Chicago;
y R S Company, Chicago (with branches in several
other cities); The Vocalstyle Company, Cincinnati,
Ohio; Capitol Roll & Record Co., Chicago; and
J. P. Seeburg Piano Co., Chicago. Any of these
large concerns will probably send catalogues on
request, though your nearest music store should be
able to supply you.
* * *
LISTS OF DEALERS.
Kansas City, Mo.. Nov. 25. 1924.
Editor Presto: We are interested in securing lists
of the individuals engaged in the music industry.
Kindly let us know what lists you have of retail
music dealers throughout the country as well as lists
of bands and band leaders.
McKINLEY PUBLISHING CO.
Presto Trade List No. 1 is a directory of music
dealers covering the entire country, but the publica-
tion is not a new one and we shall not have a new
edition until early next spring. It is perhaps eighty-
tive per cent correct, however, even now. The price
is twenty-five cents. Tt includes all music dealers,
but no band leaders. We know of no compilation
December 6, 1924.
referring to bands, though we believe such a list .may
be secured of the Ross-Gould Mailing Lists, St.
Louis, Mo.
* * *
THE HERBERT PLAYER.
St. Johns, Mich., Nov. 25, 1924.
Editor Presto: Will you please write me who
makes the Herbert playerpiano and where is their
factory?
E. M. SMITH.
The instrument about which you ask is manufac-
tured in the factory of the Kreiter Manufacturing
Co., at Marinette, Wis. The office of the company is
in Milwaukee.
The instrument is a reliable one and the manufac-
turers are in every way responsible.
* * *
THE "WARNER" PIANO.
Sandwich, 111., Nov. 26, 1924.
Editor Presto: Will you kindly let me know by
return mail where, and who, manufactured the War-
ner piano. It is manufactured somewhere in New
York, but I am unable to find out who the manufac-
turer is.
W. W. HERALD.
The name "Warner" has appeared on commercial
pianos for a good many years, but its origin has not
been made known to us. Of course the "Werner"
piano is a reliable one, made by the Werner Piano
Co., of Chicago. The ""Warner" is no doubt one of
the countless trade names, of the so called "stencil"
variety, and it may be a durable piano for all that.
OPENS CLEVELAND BRANCH.
The McHann Music Store, in the New Flory
Arcade, at Fifth street and Cleveland avenue, N. W.,
Canton, Ohio, is under the same management as the
McHann Music Store in the Flory Arcade Store in
Alliance, Ohio. The line includes pianos, talking ma-
chines, records, sheet music and small merchandise.
The success of another music store in the new Cleve-
land avenue, N. W., retail district started within the
past year prompted the McHann venture.
HEADS OGDEN FIRM.
Mary F. Pantone is president of the M. E. Pantone
Music Co , recently incorporated in Ogden, Utah,
with a capital stock of $25,1)00. The other officers of
the company are: Marie Hartman, vice-president,
and Michael Pantone, secretary-treasurer. The con-
cern deals in a general line of music goods.
The ZF/ardman JZine
is a complete line
It comprises a range of artisti-
cally worthy instruments to
please practically every purse:
The Hardman, official piano of
the Metropolitan Opera House;
the Harrington and the Hensel
Pianos in which is found that in-
builtdurability thatcharacterizes
all Hardman-made instruments;
the wonderful Hardman Repro-
ducing Piano; the Hardman
Autotone (the perfect player-
piano); and the popular Playo-
tone.
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WHERE DOUBTS ARE DISPELLED
Under This Head Presto Will Answer Any Question Pertaining to Pianos, or
Other Subjects of Direct Interest to the Trade and Musical Public
Inquiries must bear the signature and address of
writer in order to receive attention. Answers thought
to be of general trade interest will be Published. If an
answer is not of general interest it will be mailed pro-
vided stamp is inclosed.
ELECTRIC PLAYERPIANOS.
Lake iienton, Mich.. Nov. 29. 1924.
Editor Presto: Enclosed find check for $1 10 for
two Presto Buyers Guides and postage. Also in-
form us as to different places where we can pet Elec-
tric Playerpianos.
L. H. SYNDERGARD.
All of the following are producing electric player-
pianos of dependable kind:
Operators Piano Co., 715 North Kedzie avenue,
Chicago; Nelson-Wiggen Piano Co., 1731 Bel'iiont
avenue, Chicago; J. P. Seeburg Piano Co.. 1510 Day-
ton street, Chicago; Cable Co., Cable Bldg., Chicago;
Apollo Piatio Co., DcKalb, 111.; Haddorff Piano Co.,
Rockford, 111.; Koh!er & Campbell, New York City;
Price & Teeple Piano Co., 218 Sou'.h Wabash ave-
nue, Chicago.
In fact, nearly all of the foremost piano manufac-
turers are producing electric instruments. Refer to
your Presto Buyers Guide.
* * *
THE ACTION IS HEAVY.
Lincoln, Nebr., Nov. 30, 1924.
Editor Presto: I would like to know what is
meant by Adjustable Piano Key, and who makes it.
and if it can be had for any piano.
Also would like to know if this is something new.
I have heard about il several times lately, but never
have seen one.
1 have a piano with a heavy action. AM the tuners
who have tuned it say nothing can be done for it,
but when I first bought it they said it woald loosen
up, but it failed to do so
1 would like to fuel out" through your magazine
if this would overcome this trouble if there is any-
thing like this that I <-an get a set of those keys and
who has them for sale.
FRANK NEWFAHR.
The term "adjustable key-board" refers to a pat-
ented machine which is said to insure regularity of
touch and which was invented by the superintendent
of one of the large piano fac'.ories. The keyboard
manufactured under the adjustable latent is pro-
duced bv several industries and one of them is the
Apollo Piano Co.
of DeKalb, 111., of which Mr.
Edwin S. Rauw r orth, the inventor, is president. It is
not possible to advise you concerning your piano
further than to suggest that you consult other piano
tuners. They should be competent to loosen the
action though it might taken time and cost you
something.
* * *
MAILING LISTS.
Central Falls, R. I., Nov. 24, 1924.
Editor Presto: We are in need of some mailing
lis's of dealers of sheet music. Our present need
calls for dealers in the Central States and I will
GRAND PIANO
58 Inches Long
The best exponent of the present Baby Grand Age.
I(a tone — i(B lines—its restricted space requirement and
attractive price—
MAKE IT THE PREMIER AGENCY
Largest Institution in the World Building Grand
Pianos Exclusively
WAITER C. BEPPERU
Pr*>id«nt
JUSTUS HATTEMEB
ViM-Pr«(idtn«
510-532 West <>3rd Slreel
NEW YORK
make list of them as follows: Minnesota, Iowa, Wis-
consin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illi-
nois.
I would like to have you send us prices for dealers
of sheet music in the above states. Tt will be a great
help if you sell your lists.
ALBERT NAHAB1T.
We have a complete directory of sheet music deal-
ers in preparation, but we have no list of separate
states that we could send.
We suggest that if you will address Ross-Gould
Co.. Mailing Lists, 313 North Tenth street, St. Louis.
Mo., you may receive what you want at very moder-
ate cost.
* * *
UNIVERSAL PLAYER ROLLS.
Denison, Iowa, Dec. 1, 1924.
Editor Presto: I wish to know if you can give me
the address of the Universal Player Roll Co.
ALEX. STROEHER.
As we understand the Universal player rolls were
discontinued several years ago. They were manu-
factured by the Universal Player Roll Co., which
v as owned by, or subsidiary to, the Aeolian Co., 29
West Forty-second street, New York. N. Y. Per-
haps that industry can give you any further informa-
tion. Electric piano rolls called the Universal are
now made by the Capitol Roll & Record Co., of
Chicago.
* * *
TUNERS' SUPPLIES.
Clinton, Iowa, Nov. 21, 1924.
Editor Pres'o: Inclosed you will find currency
lor which kindly mail last number of "Presto."
Will you please give me price on Presto Buyers'
liuide? Also kindly give me addresses of some
firms that manufacture tuners' supplies and cases.
W. S. COOPER.
We have sent you copy of this paper. With
Presto we are now presenting a copy of the
Premium Edition of Presto Buyers' Guide. The
price of that book is 50c.
About Tuners' Supplies, we suggest that you can
get them at any of the following well-known houses:
Lyon & Healy, Jackson Boulevard and Wabash
avenue, Chicago; Hammacher, Schlemmer & Co.,
Fourth avenue and Thirteenth street, New York;
American Piano Supply 1 Co., 110 East Thirteenth
street New York; Tuners Supply Co., Winter Hill
Station, Boston, Mass., or any other of the larger
music houses throughout the country.
* * *
THE SIGLER PLAYER ACTION.
Sparta. Wis., Nov. 23, 1924.
Editor Presto: Will you kindly give me some in-
tormation as to the merits of the Sigler player action.
S. E. CREMER.
The Sigler player action is the product of an expert
in that department of the industry. It is manufac-
tured by the Sigler Player Action Co. whose offices
and factory are at Hastings, Mich. C. M. Sigler has
been in that department of the industry for a good
many years and his company stands well. We do not
believe there is any question about the Sigler action
having marked merits.
* * *
PLAYER ROLL CATALOGUES.
Eden, Miss., Nov. 22, 1924.
Editor Presto: Please send me catalogue or price
of music rolls for playerpiano.
MRS. A. M. VANDEVERE.
Among the prominent makers of music rolls are
the following: United States Music Co., Chicago;
y R S Company, Chicago (with branches in several
other cities); The Vocalstyle Company, Cincinnati,
Ohio; Capitol Roll & Record Co., Chicago; and
J. P. Seeburg Piano Co., Chicago. Any of these
large concerns will probably send catalogues on
request, though your nearest music store should be
able to supply you.
* * *
LISTS OF DEALERS.
Kansas City, Mo.. Nov. 25. 1924.
Editor Presto: We are interested in securing lists
of the individuals engaged in the music industry.
Kindly let us know what lists you have of retail
music dealers throughout the country as well as lists
of bands and band leaders.
McKINLEY PUBLISHING CO.
Presto Trade List No. 1 is a directory of music
dealers covering the entire country, but the publica-
tion is not a new one and we shall not have a new
edition until early next spring. It is perhaps eighty-
tive per cent correct, however, even now. The price
is twenty-five cents. Tt includes all music dealers,
but no band leaders. We know of no compilation
December 6, 1924.
referring to bands, though we believe such a list .may
be secured of the Ross-Gould Mailing Lists, St.
Louis, Mo.
* * *
THE HERBERT PLAYER.
St. Johns, Mich., Nov. 25, 1924.
Editor Presto: Will you please write me who
makes the Herbert playerpiano and where is their
factory?
E. M. SMITH.
The instrument about which you ask is manufac-
tured in the factory of the Kreiter Manufacturing
Co., at Marinette, Wis. The office of the company is
in Milwaukee.
The instrument is a reliable one and the manufac-
turers are in every way responsible.
* * *
THE "WARNER" PIANO.
Sandwich, 111., Nov. 26, 1924.
Editor Presto: Will you kindly let me know by
return mail where, and who, manufactured the War-
ner piano. It is manufactured somewhere in New
York, but I am unable to find out who the manufac-
turer is.
W. W. HERALD.
The name "Warner" has appeared on commercial
pianos for a good many years, but its origin has not
been made known to us. Of course the "Werner"
piano is a reliable one, made by the Werner Piano
Co., of Chicago. The ""Warner" is no doubt one of
the countless trade names, of the so called "stencil"
variety, and it may be a durable piano for all that.
OPENS CLEVELAND BRANCH.
The McHann Music Store, in the New Flory
Arcade, at Fifth street and Cleveland avenue, N. W.,
Canton, Ohio, is under the same management as the
McHann Music Store in the Flory Arcade Store in
Alliance, Ohio. The line includes pianos, talking ma-
chines, records, sheet music and small merchandise.
The success of another music store in the new Cleve-
land avenue, N. W., retail district started within the
past year prompted the McHann venture.
HEADS OGDEN FIRM.
Mary F. Pantone is president of the M. E. Pantone
Music Co , recently incorporated in Ogden, Utah,
with a capital stock of $25,1)00. The other officers of
the company are: Marie Hartman, vice-president,
and Michael Pantone, secretary-treasurer. The con-
cern deals in a general line of music goods.
The ZF/ardman JZine
is a complete line
It comprises a range of artisti-
cally worthy instruments to
please practically every purse:
The Hardman, official piano of
the Metropolitan Opera House;
the Harrington and the Hensel
Pianos in which is found that in-
builtdurability thatcharacterizes
all Hardman-made instruments;
the wonderful Hardman Repro-
ducing Piano; the Hardman
Autotone (the perfect player-
piano); and the popular Playo-
tone.
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).