Presto
Issue: 1940 2296 - Page 31
PRESTO MUSIC TIMES' INTERNATIONAL
CONTACTS
The following letter received by us on Oct. 5th may be of
interest to the music trade.
"Oficinas: San Martin 640—U. T. 31, Retiro 9330
"Ediciones Internationales
FERMATA
Escitos Mundiales
Casilla Correo 988
Buenos Aires
"Presto Music Times
332 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Illinois
4th Sept. 1940
"Dear Sirs:
"Please send us gratis, as sample, one number of your pub-
lication.
"Thanking you in advance we are yours very truly,
"EDICIONES INTERNACIONALES FERMATA
"Ciana Dennis
"Sec'y"
Presto Music Times has received some interesting letters from
abroad recently: One was a subscription from Mexico City; an-
other was from Haiti; another from the Virgin Islands. Just
shortly before the German army took over Belgium we received
an order for several issues of Presto Music Times from Encyclo-
pedique, Bruxelles, (Brussels). We also received a request for
copies from the University at Budapest, Hungary. This one from
Argentina along with many from Great Britain and Canada give
us many international contacts that are most interesting. Add
to these the letters that come constantly from every nook and
corner of our own country and we have quite a world relation-
ship that is an education in itself.
GOVERNMENTAL
SERVICES ON FOREIGN TRADE
Foreign Buyers Listed
The Commercial Intelligence Division of the Department of
Commerce is directing attention of American musical instrument
manufacturers and exporters to a favorable market in Ceylon and
the Canary Islands. The division has compiled lists of importers
and dealers in these lines in the two countries which will be fur-
nished on request. A charge of 10 cents is made for each coun-
try. Do not send stamps.
MUSIC TRADE OPENING IN CHILE
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Department
of Commerce, Washington, has received a communication from
a music house located in Santiago, Chile, South America, stating
that it is in the market to purchase mouth organs. All details may
be had on request addressed to the bureau. According to the new
plan now in force the bureau furnishes all essential information
in addition to the name and address of the concern, bank refer-
ences, standing, responsibility, capital, etc. In ordering this data
inquiry No. 175 should be indicated. A charge of $1.00 is made.
OCTOBER, 1940
NEW 37'-INCH SPINETTE
BY WURLITZER
INTRODUCED
A new Wurlitzer Spinette has just been announced by Mr.
Cyril Farny, Vice President and Manager of the DeKalb Division
of the Wurlitzer Company, who gave the following description.
"This new spinette will be known as the Model 590, and is a fur-
ther tribute to the artistic genius and originality of William A.
Zaiser, noted Wurlitzer piano stylist. In the design, entirely new
principles of piano construction are employed.
"Outstanding among these is the new continuous side con-
struction which forms the Concert Tone Chamber providing an
unobstructed flow of tone and producing maximum resonance.
These sides not only serve as an acoustical advantage but also as
a decorative feature. The flowing lines and broad surfaces, de-
pending for their beauty upon the inherent charm of the figured
veneer finish rather than applied ornament, give an impression
of exceptional lightness and delicacy.
"The sides are hinged so they can be opened thus offering
the salesman an opportunity for a more comprehensive technical
demonstration. This exclusive Wurlitzer feature will also en-
able the dealer to create an interesting and instructive window
display by opening the sides so passers-by can examine the in-
terior workmanship. In addition to these advantages it provides
more latitude and greater accessibility for the tuner.
"A new wide grille on the lower front panel provides ample
opening in the Concert Tone Chamber for greater volume and
carrying power. The richly colored grille cloth which covers this
opening is substantially reinforced with wire screen and supported
with three neatly designed lyre posts, The curved upper front
panel of 6-ply construction with vertical grained veneer and the
unique music panel give contrast and distinction to the design.
A new type sliding fallboard, utilizing thin sheet steel upon which
matched veneer is bonded, is another innovation developed by
Wurlitzer engineers.
"The exclusive 37-inch scale used in the Model 590 was de-
veloped by Ralph W. Sperry after many years of scientific re-
search and experimentation. It is the same accurately propor-
tioned scale which has been successfully used in other Wurlitzer
pianos of this size and which has been acclaimed by distinguished
musicians for its harmonic uniformity in all registers. The action
is the recently improved inverted sticker type, and it is anchored
by the positive Wurlitzer method.
"Other outstanding Wurlitzer feautres of construction incor-
porated in this new piano are: the widely heralded Pentagonal
Augmented Sounding Board (patented by Wurlitzer), six-post
solid oak back and more rigidly braced full metal plate. This
Model is 37 inches high and 57 inches wide. It has a full 88-note
keyboard, three brass capped pedals and is available in beautifully
figured walnut or mahogany."
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CONTACTS
The following letter received by us on Oct. 5th may be of
interest to the music trade.
"Oficinas: San Martin 640—U. T. 31, Retiro 9330
"Ediciones Internationales
FERMATA
Escitos Mundiales
Casilla Correo 988
Buenos Aires
"Presto Music Times
332 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Illinois
4th Sept. 1940
"Dear Sirs:
"Please send us gratis, as sample, one number of your pub-
lication.
"Thanking you in advance we are yours very truly,
"EDICIONES INTERNACIONALES FERMATA
"Ciana Dennis
"Sec'y"
Presto Music Times has received some interesting letters from
abroad recently: One was a subscription from Mexico City; an-
other was from Haiti; another from the Virgin Islands. Just
shortly before the German army took over Belgium we received
an order for several issues of Presto Music Times from Encyclo-
pedique, Bruxelles, (Brussels). We also received a request for
copies from the University at Budapest, Hungary. This one from
Argentina along with many from Great Britain and Canada give
us many international contacts that are most interesting. Add
to these the letters that come constantly from every nook and
corner of our own country and we have quite a world relation-
ship that is an education in itself.
GOVERNMENTAL
SERVICES ON FOREIGN TRADE
Foreign Buyers Listed
The Commercial Intelligence Division of the Department of
Commerce is directing attention of American musical instrument
manufacturers and exporters to a favorable market in Ceylon and
the Canary Islands. The division has compiled lists of importers
and dealers in these lines in the two countries which will be fur-
nished on request. A charge of 10 cents is made for each coun-
try. Do not send stamps.
MUSIC TRADE OPENING IN CHILE
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Department
of Commerce, Washington, has received a communication from
a music house located in Santiago, Chile, South America, stating
that it is in the market to purchase mouth organs. All details may
be had on request addressed to the bureau. According to the new
plan now in force the bureau furnishes all essential information
in addition to the name and address of the concern, bank refer-
ences, standing, responsibility, capital, etc. In ordering this data
inquiry No. 175 should be indicated. A charge of $1.00 is made.
OCTOBER, 1940
NEW 37'-INCH SPINETTE
BY WURLITZER
INTRODUCED
A new Wurlitzer Spinette has just been announced by Mr.
Cyril Farny, Vice President and Manager of the DeKalb Division
of the Wurlitzer Company, who gave the following description.
"This new spinette will be known as the Model 590, and is a fur-
ther tribute to the artistic genius and originality of William A.
Zaiser, noted Wurlitzer piano stylist. In the design, entirely new
principles of piano construction are employed.
"Outstanding among these is the new continuous side con-
struction which forms the Concert Tone Chamber providing an
unobstructed flow of tone and producing maximum resonance.
These sides not only serve as an acoustical advantage but also as
a decorative feature. The flowing lines and broad surfaces, de-
pending for their beauty upon the inherent charm of the figured
veneer finish rather than applied ornament, give an impression
of exceptional lightness and delicacy.
"The sides are hinged so they can be opened thus offering
the salesman an opportunity for a more comprehensive technical
demonstration. This exclusive Wurlitzer feature will also en-
able the dealer to create an interesting and instructive window
display by opening the sides so passers-by can examine the in-
terior workmanship. In addition to these advantages it provides
more latitude and greater accessibility for the tuner.
"A new wide grille on the lower front panel provides ample
opening in the Concert Tone Chamber for greater volume and
carrying power. The richly colored grille cloth which covers this
opening is substantially reinforced with wire screen and supported
with three neatly designed lyre posts, The curved upper front
panel of 6-ply construction with vertical grained veneer and the
unique music panel give contrast and distinction to the design.
A new type sliding fallboard, utilizing thin sheet steel upon which
matched veneer is bonded, is another innovation developed by
Wurlitzer engineers.
"The exclusive 37-inch scale used in the Model 590 was de-
veloped by Ralph W. Sperry after many years of scientific re-
search and experimentation. It is the same accurately propor-
tioned scale which has been successfully used in other Wurlitzer
pianos of this size and which has been acclaimed by distinguished
musicians for its harmonic uniformity in all registers. The action
is the recently improved inverted sticker type, and it is anchored
by the positive Wurlitzer method.
"Other outstanding Wurlitzer feautres of construction incor-
porated in this new piano are: the widely heralded Pentagonal
Augmented Sounding Board (patented by Wurlitzer), six-post
solid oak back and more rigidly braced full metal plate. This
Model is 37 inches high and 57 inches wide. It has a full 88-note
keyboard, three brass capped pedals and is available in beautifully
figured walnut or mahogany."
TAGE THIRTY-ONE
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).