Presto
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P R E S T O
January 10, 1925.
SMALL GOODS AND SUPPLIES
CONN BAND INSTRUMENTS
Modern Machinery and Tools Employed in the
Various Processes of Making Instru-
ments Correct in Tone.
The band instrument department of the general
music store is a place in which the improvements in
one phase of the musical instrument industry is mani-
fes'.ed in an interesting way. Tn observing the merits
of the new types of brass goods the' fact is clear
that the urge for invention and improvement has
had full play in the progressive band instrument
manufacturing industries. Even to the professional
musician and the veteran worker in the musical mer-
chandise store the manner in whk-h 'he tones of
wind musical instruments are created is something
to evoke amazement. Even changes of temperature
effect the tune and pitch of the instruments.
Nearly everybody in tiie music business is suffi-
ciently informed about the creation of sound waves
to understand that the tones of all wind musical
instruments result from vibrations projected into the
mouthpieces of the instruments, and are not, in any
way, due to the vibrations ot the materials from
which the instruments are constructed. The theory
of tone production is pretty well known.
All the lung power ever employed in all the election
campaigns since the year of the big wind would not
produce a musical tone by simply blowing through
a wind instrument. Sound waves in a wind musical
instrument are created either by lip vibrations or by
means of a reed or other vibratory substance. The
material from which the instrument is constructed
serves as an air chamber or sound box in which the
sound waves are set in motion.
It seems quite simple to make a brass musical
instrument when the results of blowing are demon-
strated by the performer. Quick vibrations of the
lips or reed produce the high tones. Slow vibrations
create the low tones. It takes perfect, accurate,
exact acoustical proportions to assure both a good
scale and an easy-playing instrument. That is the
job of he modern, up-to-date band instrument manu-
GENNETT 1925 CATALOG
facturer.
The task of producing perfect musical instruments
is one admirably performed by the C. G. Conn, Ltd., Great Extent of the Offerings in All Kinds of Music
Elkhart, Ind. In the great factory in Elkhart the
Disclosed by New Book.
old hand processes are superseded by the more
The Starr Piano Company, Richmond, Ind., has
scientific and accurate method of using the proper
issued its new annual bulletin of Gennett records,
tools for the purpose Exactness and perfection of
proportions are essential to the making of an instru- which lists all records up to January, 1925. It is the
evidence of achievement in record making and the
ment demanded by the artists of today.
reasons why Gennett dealers have preserved
Each and every part of every instrument must be plain
their customers.
made exactly alike to secure satisfactory results and
In this book the title of each Gennett record ap-
give the buyers of Conn instruments what they call
for—the best to be had. With that end in view the pears in proper alphabetical order with the name of
rompany has perfected a method of manufacturing the selection on the reverse side set in smaller type
the various parts of metal instruments that assures and intented. Most Gennett records are made with
correctness of tone Making a part in the Conn fac- orchestra accompaniment, such as vocal solos, vocal
quartets, instrumental solos, etc., but there are violin
tory is a mathematical certainty.
numbers and certain classes of songs and othefr
The wonderful hydraulic machines used for ex- selections which from their special nature call f6r
panding taper branches for all of the large sizes of
other or no accompaniment.
metal wind instruments amaze the visitors to the All selections are American music or sung in Eng-
Conn factory. The simplicity of their operation is lish except when noted immediately after each listed
plain. But in making and operating the machines title. For instance:
the Conn experts plainly have an accurate knowledge
El Rosal Enfermo (Span.), Jose Moriche, Tenor—
of tlie law of acoustics and its correct application to indicates this is a Spanish number sung by Jose
the proportions and construction of the different parts
Moriche.
of '.he instruments.
For the sake of brevity and conciseness many musi-
cal terms, etc.. have been shortened when necessary
in listing the various titles.
A FEW NOTES.
It is easy to find the required number in the new
C. I.. (iaston has succeeded Whitelaw Music Co. Geunett book, and its use will be appreciated by
MI Hastings, Neb.
phonograph users.
The Bowles Jewelry & Music Store was recently
o; ened for business in Bloomington, Ind.
NEW INCORPORATION.
The Hendrix Furniture Co , Marianna, Fla., will
Edison
Phonograph
Distributing Co. of New Jer-
move this week from East Lafayette street to new
sey, $425,000; Kansas City, Mo., to deal in phono-
quarters in that city.
graphs, parts and accessories; Charles Edison, vice-
New vvarerooms have been opened by the Milford
president; H. H. Eckert, secretary; Clarence L.
Music & Furniture Co. in the Latchum Building. Smith, principal agent, 1215-1217 McGee street, Kan-
Milford, Del.
sas City.
Smith-Moore Music Co. has opened a store at 1212
MiM street, Camden, S. C.
Charles T. Kaffenberger, traveler for Buegeleisen
Kisher & Underwood has added a stock of radios & Jacobson, musical merchandise wholesalers, New
York, has resigned to join the road forces of Henry
and phonographs in its furniture store at 412 Central
Stadlman & Co., Inc., New York.
avinue. •ronnersville, Ind.
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
Manufacturers of
PIANO ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
The Wcsscll, Nickel & Gross action is a
guarantee of the grade of the instrument
in which it is found.
FACTORIES:
45th St., lOCh An.
OFFICE:
457 W. 45th Street
Comstock, Cheney & Co.
TRUCKS
That Are Labor Savers
Your equipment is not complete without our TRUCKS for handling
Pianos and Talking Machines.
Sill Trucks and End Trucks
for Pianos
With the LEA TALKING MACHINE TRUCK, one man can
handle the Edison Chippendale, Victor No. 17, Cheney No. 6 Queen
Anne, and other large makes, from show-room to any apartment
floor.
A*k tor Circular
Ivory Cutters and Manufacturers
MADE ONLY BY
Piano Keys, Actions and Hammers
SELF-LIFTING PIANO TRUCK CO.
FINDLAY, OHIO
IVORY AND COMPOSITION-COVERED ORGAN KEYS
Th« only Company Furnishing the Keys, Actions, Hammers Mid Brackets Complete
Telegraph and R. R. Station: Essex, Conn.
'
Office and Factories: Ivoryton, Conn.
THE
O S. KELLY CO.
IN/lartuifactcirors
of
High*
-
BREGKWOLDT & SON, INC. S S ^ S * .
Manufacturers of
-
and
Tupper Lake
Piano Backs, Boards, Bridges, Bars,
Traplevers and Mouldings
SOLE AGENTS FOR RUDOLF GIESE WIRE
Grade
WESTERN REPRESENTATIVE:
PIANO PLATES
SPRINGFIELD
and Office
DOLGKVILLE,N.Y
OHIO
CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE CO.,
119-127 N. Peorla Street,
J. BREGKWOLDT. Prea.
Chicago, 111.
W. A. BRECKWOLDT. S « c . & T r e a .
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P R E S T O
January 10, 1925.
SMALL GOODS AND SUPPLIES
CONN BAND INSTRUMENTS
Modern Machinery and Tools Employed in the
Various Processes of Making Instru-
ments Correct in Tone.
The band instrument department of the general
music store is a place in which the improvements in
one phase of the musical instrument industry is mani-
fes'.ed in an interesting way. Tn observing the merits
of the new types of brass goods the' fact is clear
that the urge for invention and improvement has
had full play in the progressive band instrument
manufacturing industries. Even to the professional
musician and the veteran worker in the musical mer-
chandise store the manner in whk-h 'he tones of
wind musical instruments are created is something
to evoke amazement. Even changes of temperature
effect the tune and pitch of the instruments.
Nearly everybody in tiie music business is suffi-
ciently informed about the creation of sound waves
to understand that the tones of all wind musical
instruments result from vibrations projected into the
mouthpieces of the instruments, and are not, in any
way, due to the vibrations ot the materials from
which the instruments are constructed. The theory
of tone production is pretty well known.
All the lung power ever employed in all the election
campaigns since the year of the big wind would not
produce a musical tone by simply blowing through
a wind instrument. Sound waves in a wind musical
instrument are created either by lip vibrations or by
means of a reed or other vibratory substance. The
material from which the instrument is constructed
serves as an air chamber or sound box in which the
sound waves are set in motion.
It seems quite simple to make a brass musical
instrument when the results of blowing are demon-
strated by the performer. Quick vibrations of the
lips or reed produce the high tones. Slow vibrations
create the low tones. It takes perfect, accurate,
exact acoustical proportions to assure both a good
scale and an easy-playing instrument. That is the
job of he modern, up-to-date band instrument manu-
GENNETT 1925 CATALOG
facturer.
The task of producing perfect musical instruments
is one admirably performed by the C. G. Conn, Ltd., Great Extent of the Offerings in All Kinds of Music
Elkhart, Ind. In the great factory in Elkhart the
Disclosed by New Book.
old hand processes are superseded by the more
The Starr Piano Company, Richmond, Ind., has
scientific and accurate method of using the proper
issued its new annual bulletin of Gennett records,
tools for the purpose Exactness and perfection of
proportions are essential to the making of an instru- which lists all records up to January, 1925. It is the
evidence of achievement in record making and the
ment demanded by the artists of today.
reasons why Gennett dealers have preserved
Each and every part of every instrument must be plain
their customers.
made exactly alike to secure satisfactory results and
In this book the title of each Gennett record ap-
give the buyers of Conn instruments what they call
for—the best to be had. With that end in view the pears in proper alphabetical order with the name of
rompany has perfected a method of manufacturing the selection on the reverse side set in smaller type
the various parts of metal instruments that assures and intented. Most Gennett records are made with
correctness of tone Making a part in the Conn fac- orchestra accompaniment, such as vocal solos, vocal
quartets, instrumental solos, etc., but there are violin
tory is a mathematical certainty.
numbers and certain classes of songs and othefr
The wonderful hydraulic machines used for ex- selections which from their special nature call f6r
panding taper branches for all of the large sizes of
other or no accompaniment.
metal wind instruments amaze the visitors to the All selections are American music or sung in Eng-
Conn factory. The simplicity of their operation is lish except when noted immediately after each listed
plain. But in making and operating the machines title. For instance:
the Conn experts plainly have an accurate knowledge
El Rosal Enfermo (Span.), Jose Moriche, Tenor—
of tlie law of acoustics and its correct application to indicates this is a Spanish number sung by Jose
the proportions and construction of the different parts
Moriche.
of '.he instruments.
For the sake of brevity and conciseness many musi-
cal terms, etc.. have been shortened when necessary
in listing the various titles.
A FEW NOTES.
It is easy to find the required number in the new
C. I.. (iaston has succeeded Whitelaw Music Co. Geunett book, and its use will be appreciated by
MI Hastings, Neb.
phonograph users.
The Bowles Jewelry & Music Store was recently
o; ened for business in Bloomington, Ind.
NEW INCORPORATION.
The Hendrix Furniture Co , Marianna, Fla., will
Edison
Phonograph
Distributing Co. of New Jer-
move this week from East Lafayette street to new
sey, $425,000; Kansas City, Mo., to deal in phono-
quarters in that city.
graphs, parts and accessories; Charles Edison, vice-
New vvarerooms have been opened by the Milford
president; H. H. Eckert, secretary; Clarence L.
Music & Furniture Co. in the Latchum Building. Smith, principal agent, 1215-1217 McGee street, Kan-
Milford, Del.
sas City.
Smith-Moore Music Co. has opened a store at 1212
MiM street, Camden, S. C.
Charles T. Kaffenberger, traveler for Buegeleisen
Kisher & Underwood has added a stock of radios & Jacobson, musical merchandise wholesalers, New
York, has resigned to join the road forces of Henry
and phonographs in its furniture store at 412 Central
Stadlman & Co., Inc., New York.
avinue. •ronnersville, Ind.
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
Manufacturers of
PIANO ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
The Wcsscll, Nickel & Gross action is a
guarantee of the grade of the instrument
in which it is found.
FACTORIES:
45th St., lOCh An.
OFFICE:
457 W. 45th Street
Comstock, Cheney & Co.
TRUCKS
That Are Labor Savers
Your equipment is not complete without our TRUCKS for handling
Pianos and Talking Machines.
Sill Trucks and End Trucks
for Pianos
With the LEA TALKING MACHINE TRUCK, one man can
handle the Edison Chippendale, Victor No. 17, Cheney No. 6 Queen
Anne, and other large makes, from show-room to any apartment
floor.
A*k tor Circular
Ivory Cutters and Manufacturers
MADE ONLY BY
Piano Keys, Actions and Hammers
SELF-LIFTING PIANO TRUCK CO.
FINDLAY, OHIO
IVORY AND COMPOSITION-COVERED ORGAN KEYS
Th« only Company Furnishing the Keys, Actions, Hammers Mid Brackets Complete
Telegraph and R. R. Station: Essex, Conn.
'
Office and Factories: Ivoryton, Conn.
THE
O S. KELLY CO.
IN/lartuifactcirors
of
High*
-
BREGKWOLDT & SON, INC. S S ^ S * .
Manufacturers of
-
and
Tupper Lake
Piano Backs, Boards, Bridges, Bars,
Traplevers and Mouldings
SOLE AGENTS FOR RUDOLF GIESE WIRE
Grade
WESTERN REPRESENTATIVE:
PIANO PLATES
SPRINGFIELD
and Office
DOLGKVILLE,N.Y
OHIO
CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE CO.,
119-127 N. Peorla Street,
J. BREGKWOLDT. Prea.
Chicago, 111.
W. A. BRECKWOLDT. S « c . & T r e a .
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).