Presto
Issue: 1925 2016 - Page 5
March 14, 1925.
PRESTO
CHRISTMAN
ft
The First Touch Tells 9 '
The Famous
Studio Grand
(only 5 ft. long)
Remains the foremost of all the dainty
little pianos for Parlor and Music
Room. It has no superior in tone
quality, power or beauty of design.
CHRISTMAN
Reproducing Grand
Equipped with
Action
Has advantages for any Dealer or
Salesman. It is a marvel of expressive
interpretation of all classes of compo-
sition, reproducing perfectly the per-
formances of the world's greatest
pianists.
CHRISTMAN
Players and Pianos
(t
The
First Touch
Tells"
Rei. U. 8. P«t. Off
Christman Piano Co.
597 East 137th St.
New York
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.
BEHR AND "RACKCLIFFE."
New Britain, Conn., March 7, 1925.
Editor Presto: A prospect of mine is undecided
which of two players to buy. Both have the Stand-
ard Player Actions, and they are offered at nearly
the same price—The Behr Bros., of New York, and
the Rackcliffe, Chicago.
Who makes the Rackcliffe? Has it a factory by
that name? They claim their prices run up to a
thousand dollars. Which is the better piano to buy
at the same price?
L. E. ANDREWS.
One of the pianos which you name is the product
of one of the Kohler Industries factories. It is a
good instrument and has been in the field for a great
many years.
Upon referring to PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE,
a book which, no doubt, you have, we find we have
not listed the second instrument named by you. We
would like to do so, however, and would be under
obligations if you can help us. You will find the
first instrument named by you classified on page No.
18 of the 1925 edition of PRESTO BUYERS'
GUIDE.
* * *
BUSH & GERTS PIANOS.
Albert Lea, Minn., March 8, 1925.
Editor Presto: Please inform me about the Bush
& Gerts Piano Co. Are they in the hands of a re-
ceiver, and can a dealer get pianos from them now?
J. C. TARVESTED.
The Bush & Gerts Piano Co. has not been in the
hands of a receiver, but it was in process of liquida-
tion until its sale to gentlemen associated with the
Haddorff Piano Co., of Rockford, 111. The Bush &
Gerts pianos will henceforth be produced in one of
the Rockford factories of the large industry re-
ferred to.
We can see no reason why the fine old instrument
should not be even more of a favorite in the future
than in the past.
* * *
MUSIC ROLLS.
Fairport Harbor, O., March 9, 1925.
Editor Presto: Will you kindly have mailed us a
catalog listing the latest International piano rolls.
We would like to handle them and will place an
order as soon as catalog is received.
S H U P P F U R N I T U R E CO.
Several years ago there was a player roll industry
bearing the name of the International Player Roll
Co., at 16-20 Hanover Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. The
name appears in Presto Trade Lists No. 3—the price
of which is 25c. We believe, however, that the com-
pany named has since been discontinued.
We suggest the Q R S Music Co.; Capitol Roll &
Record Co.; United States Music Co.; J. P. Seeburg
Co., all of Chicago, or The Vocalstyle Co., of Cin-
cinnati, Ohio, could furnish you with whatever you
may want in the line of player rolls.
* * *
THE BALDWIN LINE.
New Kensington, Pa., March 3, 1925.
Editor Presto: On account of unfair competition
in my city, and other cities of America, by music
stores trying to discredit certain makes of pianos, I
am going to ask you to answer the following ques-
tions in the columns of "Where Doubts Are Dis-
pelled."
Are the following makes of pianos made under one
roof in Cincinnati, Ohio:
The Baldwin piano; The Ellington piano; The
Howard piano; The Modello piano; The Monarch
piano?
What company owns and controls the entire out-
put of the above makes of pianos? Does the metal
die or stamp of the House of Baldwin on the inside
of the above makes signify they are made by the
House of Baldwin? Are the above makes of pianos
made in their entirety in the Baldwin factory?
In answering the above questions you will help the
public from getting confused about the above makes.
WM. J. MURRAY.
The great industry in Cincinnati controls several
factories, one of them being located in Chicago. The
house of Baldwin is so thoroughly reliable, and its
instruments are so distinguished, that there can be no
question, or doubt, about the character of those in-
struments. It is folly for any competitor to attempt
to discredit any of the products of the Cincinnati in-
dustry, no matter from which of their factories it
may come.
To answer your questions succinctly, The Baldwin
Company owns and operates eight different concerns.
Those concerns make the various pianos and supplies
used in the instruments. The instruments are not all
made "under one roof." The "metal die" does indi-
cate that the instruments are made by the House of
Baldwin. The instruments are made "in their en-
tirety" in one or more of the factories controlled by
The Baldwin Company. You will find full particulars
told in detail, on pages 137-138 of Presto Buyers'
Guide. 1925 Edition.
* * *
THE "BOUTELLE" STENCIL.
New York City, March 8, 1925.
Editor Presto: I am offered for sale, by a leading
dealer, a small grand which has the name "Boutelle"
thereon. The dealer advises me that this is made by
Chickering Bros., Chicago.
Will you please advise whether this is so, and
kindly let me know anything you may be able to tell
me about the merits of the piano?
LEO. A. GOLDBERG.
The name of "Boutelle" is a familiar one in the
piano industry. The Chickering Bros, house was a
distinctly reliable one though it has now withdrawn
from the manufacture of pianos and Mr. Clif. Chick-
ering has associated himself with the American Piano
Co., of New York City. The house last named now
has the sole right to manufacture instruments here-
tofore produced by the Chicago industry.
If the instrument about which you ask was made
by the Chickering Bros, in their factory here in Chi-
cago—as it probably was—then it is an instrument
of good qualities.
* * *
SECOND HAND PIANOS.
Hillsdale, Mich., March 6, 1925.
Editor Presto: Will you please address the en-
closed letter to some reliable house in Chicago that
rebuilds and finishes second-hand pianos, and sells
them to dealers? I have had letters from concerns
of that kind, but can not seem to find the address of
any in your city.
A. COREY.
We suggest you may get all the second-hand pianos
you need by applying to The Cable Company; Lyon
& Healy; P. A. Starck Piano Co., or any other of the
large houses which find it necessary to take in old
pianos occasionally in exchange.
* * *
HAS OLD VIOLIN.
West Frankfort, 111., March 9, 1925.
Editor Presto: Am writing you for any informa-
tion you may be able to give me regarding an old
violin which I have, as to value or history of the
maker. The inscription in the violin is as follows:
"Anno 1799 Carlo Bergonzi, fece in Cremona."
Any information you may be able to give me on
this will be greatly appreciated.
C. B. MAYFIELD, M. D.
There must be some mistake about the instrument
you describe, for Carlo Bergonzi was born in 1715,
in Cremona, and died in 1743. His best violins were
made about the year 1733.
Inasmuch as the date of your instrument is 1799,
it is evidently a more modern instrument designed to
imitate or follow the general outline of the original.
There was quite a family of Bergonzis engaged in
violin manufacture. The last one on record was
Benedette, who died in 1840. No doubt the instru-
ment which you have has value but, of course, not
that of the original instrument.
LATE FACTS GATHERED
IN THE MUSIC TRADE
Brief Items of Activities in the Business Collected
in Many States.
Gooding's, Inc., Providence, R. I., has removed to
the second floor of the Woolworth Building, West-
minster street, Providence.
The Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. is settled in its
handsome new home at 407 West Main street, Okla-
homa City, Okla.
The hearings on the Perkins Copyright Bill, held
in Washington before the Senate Patents Committee,
will be shifted this summer to New York.
"Free Installation of Radio Set" is promised in the
advertising of Black, Derges & Marshall, 226 South
Adams street, Peoria, 111.
"Me and My Boy Friend," a Remick hit, is one
of the best sellers in Portland, Ore.
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PRESTO
CHRISTMAN
ft
The First Touch Tells 9 '
The Famous
Studio Grand
(only 5 ft. long)
Remains the foremost of all the dainty
little pianos for Parlor and Music
Room. It has no superior in tone
quality, power or beauty of design.
CHRISTMAN
Reproducing Grand
Equipped with
Action
Has advantages for any Dealer or
Salesman. It is a marvel of expressive
interpretation of all classes of compo-
sition, reproducing perfectly the per-
formances of the world's greatest
pianists.
CHRISTMAN
Players and Pianos
(t
The
First Touch
Tells"
Rei. U. 8. P«t. Off
Christman Piano Co.
597 East 137th St.
New York
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.
BEHR AND "RACKCLIFFE."
New Britain, Conn., March 7, 1925.
Editor Presto: A prospect of mine is undecided
which of two players to buy. Both have the Stand-
ard Player Actions, and they are offered at nearly
the same price—The Behr Bros., of New York, and
the Rackcliffe, Chicago.
Who makes the Rackcliffe? Has it a factory by
that name? They claim their prices run up to a
thousand dollars. Which is the better piano to buy
at the same price?
L. E. ANDREWS.
One of the pianos which you name is the product
of one of the Kohler Industries factories. It is a
good instrument and has been in the field for a great
many years.
Upon referring to PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE,
a book which, no doubt, you have, we find we have
not listed the second instrument named by you. We
would like to do so, however, and would be under
obligations if you can help us. You will find the
first instrument named by you classified on page No.
18 of the 1925 edition of PRESTO BUYERS'
GUIDE.
* * *
BUSH & GERTS PIANOS.
Albert Lea, Minn., March 8, 1925.
Editor Presto: Please inform me about the Bush
& Gerts Piano Co. Are they in the hands of a re-
ceiver, and can a dealer get pianos from them now?
J. C. TARVESTED.
The Bush & Gerts Piano Co. has not been in the
hands of a receiver, but it was in process of liquida-
tion until its sale to gentlemen associated with the
Haddorff Piano Co., of Rockford, 111. The Bush &
Gerts pianos will henceforth be produced in one of
the Rockford factories of the large industry re-
ferred to.
We can see no reason why the fine old instrument
should not be even more of a favorite in the future
than in the past.
* * *
MUSIC ROLLS.
Fairport Harbor, O., March 9, 1925.
Editor Presto: Will you kindly have mailed us a
catalog listing the latest International piano rolls.
We would like to handle them and will place an
order as soon as catalog is received.
S H U P P F U R N I T U R E CO.
Several years ago there was a player roll industry
bearing the name of the International Player Roll
Co., at 16-20 Hanover Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. The
name appears in Presto Trade Lists No. 3—the price
of which is 25c. We believe, however, that the com-
pany named has since been discontinued.
We suggest the Q R S Music Co.; Capitol Roll &
Record Co.; United States Music Co.; J. P. Seeburg
Co., all of Chicago, or The Vocalstyle Co., of Cin-
cinnati, Ohio, could furnish you with whatever you
may want in the line of player rolls.
* * *
THE BALDWIN LINE.
New Kensington, Pa., March 3, 1925.
Editor Presto: On account of unfair competition
in my city, and other cities of America, by music
stores trying to discredit certain makes of pianos, I
am going to ask you to answer the following ques-
tions in the columns of "Where Doubts Are Dis-
pelled."
Are the following makes of pianos made under one
roof in Cincinnati, Ohio:
The Baldwin piano; The Ellington piano; The
Howard piano; The Modello piano; The Monarch
piano?
What company owns and controls the entire out-
put of the above makes of pianos? Does the metal
die or stamp of the House of Baldwin on the inside
of the above makes signify they are made by the
House of Baldwin? Are the above makes of pianos
made in their entirety in the Baldwin factory?
In answering the above questions you will help the
public from getting confused about the above makes.
WM. J. MURRAY.
The great industry in Cincinnati controls several
factories, one of them being located in Chicago. The
house of Baldwin is so thoroughly reliable, and its
instruments are so distinguished, that there can be no
question, or doubt, about the character of those in-
struments. It is folly for any competitor to attempt
to discredit any of the products of the Cincinnati in-
dustry, no matter from which of their factories it
may come.
To answer your questions succinctly, The Baldwin
Company owns and operates eight different concerns.
Those concerns make the various pianos and supplies
used in the instruments. The instruments are not all
made "under one roof." The "metal die" does indi-
cate that the instruments are made by the House of
Baldwin. The instruments are made "in their en-
tirety" in one or more of the factories controlled by
The Baldwin Company. You will find full particulars
told in detail, on pages 137-138 of Presto Buyers'
Guide. 1925 Edition.
* * *
THE "BOUTELLE" STENCIL.
New York City, March 8, 1925.
Editor Presto: I am offered for sale, by a leading
dealer, a small grand which has the name "Boutelle"
thereon. The dealer advises me that this is made by
Chickering Bros., Chicago.
Will you please advise whether this is so, and
kindly let me know anything you may be able to tell
me about the merits of the piano?
LEO. A. GOLDBERG.
The name of "Boutelle" is a familiar one in the
piano industry. The Chickering Bros, house was a
distinctly reliable one though it has now withdrawn
from the manufacture of pianos and Mr. Clif. Chick-
ering has associated himself with the American Piano
Co., of New York City. The house last named now
has the sole right to manufacture instruments here-
tofore produced by the Chicago industry.
If the instrument about which you ask was made
by the Chickering Bros, in their factory here in Chi-
cago—as it probably was—then it is an instrument
of good qualities.
* * *
SECOND HAND PIANOS.
Hillsdale, Mich., March 6, 1925.
Editor Presto: Will you please address the en-
closed letter to some reliable house in Chicago that
rebuilds and finishes second-hand pianos, and sells
them to dealers? I have had letters from concerns
of that kind, but can not seem to find the address of
any in your city.
A. COREY.
We suggest you may get all the second-hand pianos
you need by applying to The Cable Company; Lyon
& Healy; P. A. Starck Piano Co., or any other of the
large houses which find it necessary to take in old
pianos occasionally in exchange.
* * *
HAS OLD VIOLIN.
West Frankfort, 111., March 9, 1925.
Editor Presto: Am writing you for any informa-
tion you may be able to give me regarding an old
violin which I have, as to value or history of the
maker. The inscription in the violin is as follows:
"Anno 1799 Carlo Bergonzi, fece in Cremona."
Any information you may be able to give me on
this will be greatly appreciated.
C. B. MAYFIELD, M. D.
There must be some mistake about the instrument
you describe, for Carlo Bergonzi was born in 1715,
in Cremona, and died in 1743. His best violins were
made about the year 1733.
Inasmuch as the date of your instrument is 1799,
it is evidently a more modern instrument designed to
imitate or follow the general outline of the original.
There was quite a family of Bergonzis engaged in
violin manufacture. The last one on record was
Benedette, who died in 1840. No doubt the instru-
ment which you have has value but, of course, not
that of the original instrument.
LATE FACTS GATHERED
IN THE MUSIC TRADE
Brief Items of Activities in the Business Collected
in Many States.
Gooding's, Inc., Providence, R. I., has removed to
the second floor of the Woolworth Building, West-
minster street, Providence.
The Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. is settled in its
handsome new home at 407 West Main street, Okla-
homa City, Okla.
The hearings on the Perkins Copyright Bill, held
in Washington before the Senate Patents Committee,
will be shifted this summer to New York.
"Free Installation of Radio Set" is promised in the
advertising of Black, Derges & Marshall, 226 South
Adams street, Peoria, 111.
"Me and My Boy Friend," a Remick hit, is one
of the best sellers in Portland, Ore.
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).