The talking machine world (July-Dec 1924)

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November 15, 1924 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 189 Illustrating "Magic Wonder" Tenor Banjo Outfit No. 50. The "Magic Wonder" | — Meets With Tremendous Success Everywhere I This super-value tenor banjo outfit is the subject of conversation the country over. It is one E= that the alert music dealer has been seeking, knowing of its ready market and dynamic appeal. To H the dealer as well as the public, the price and quality of the "Magic Wonder" Outfit are the fea = tures that give it that unprecedented popularity. = This unit, with its extension resonator tenor banjo and its fine quality carrying case, is priced == so that the MUSIC MERCHANT may satisfy most any pocketbook. There is no exaggeration =J in the statement when we say that the "Magic Wonder" Tenor Banjo Outfit far surpasses anything = of its kind that the music industry has ever known. The many wide-awake music dealers — men hav — ing many long years of experience — are generous in their praise of the "Magic Wonder" Outfit — EE and that is because it is the most practicable up-to-the-minute, handsome, and profitable offer in the = market today. == Description Eleven inch laminated Rock Maple Rim, built up of layers to a thickness of V% of an inch, with an outside veneer of Birdseye Maple. Equipped with a special flange hoop attached to the rim underneath the Calf Head which adds materially to the quality of tone and prevents over-tones which are so apparent in many instruments. The neck is easily and quickly adjustable to the desired angle by means of a frog attached to the dowel stick. Neck is of genuine Rock Maple, in three pieces, natural finish with a contrasting center strip of ebony. Ebonized fingerboard with pearl position dots — head piece and heel faced or veneered with ebony. Imitation Ivory Patent Pegs and first quality strings. CASE — Center Opening Style, three-ply veneered wood shell, walrus grain keratol covered, full flannel lined, nickel-plated clasps, hinges, spring lock and trimmings. Round leather handle. "MAXITONE" RESONATOR AND TONE AMPLIFIER made entirely of heavy gauge aluminum, burnished top with circular openings through which the tone passes. Back in dull matted finish. This Resonator improves the quality of the tone and greatly adds to the volume and enhances the appearance of the Banjo. It can be attached and detached in a moment's time. Complete Outfit *24.i£ (Subject only to 2% 10 days, Net 30 days) C. BRUNO & SON, inc. SOLE DISTRIBUTORS == 351-353 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY EE