The phonoscope (Nov 1896-Dec 1899)

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20 THE PHONOSCOPE April, 1899 ™ Greater New York Phonograph Co. 61 West nth Street, NEW YORK CITY SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES FOR ALL KINDS OF TALKING-MACHINES The Eagle Talking Machine, $10.00 SELECTED RECORDS Originate $1.00 eacb $10.00 per b03 Explicates 50 Cents eacb $5.00 per 2)03. CRANES^ SEND FOR CATALOGUE New Standard Phonograph, $20.00 cranes . . BEWARE OF IMITATIONS . . Chemically Prepared Linen Fibre Diaphragm FOR PHONOGRAPH OR QRAPHOPHONE A Diaphragm that will successfully record, vrithout any previous experience and is especially adapted to the female voice and violin. They are indestructible and are not affected by any climate. Aware of the success attained by this Diaphragm base imitatations have followed. When buying one be sure and secure the original. Test it by dipping in water. See that it does not swell. IMITATION IS THE SINCEREST FLATTERY Endorsed by the Trade in general both for Recording and Reproducing Why have that large Stand for your Horn, which is always in the way when you can have a neat, nickel plated contrivance which can be attached to any talking-machine and increase to the beauty of the same? Can be detached from the machine and folded up instantly. Does not interfere with machine in any way. Strong, durable and attractive. Will hold any size horn on the smallest machine. Send for Sample $1.50 Each Special Discount in Quantities \ Greater New York Phonograph Co. 61 West Eleventh Street ,\ \ \ \ \/ CRANES < / CRANES The Norcross Phonograph Co., New Zealand Building J. BASANT, Esq., New York, August 3, 1898. Dear Sir. — In reply to your inquiry concerning the fibre diaphragms sent me for trial will say that I am' very much pleased with them. They give a highly satisfactory reproduction with the Edison Automatic and from what tests I have already given them in recording. I find them exceedingly line. Yours very truly, I. W. NORCROSS, Jr. Musical Phonograph Record Co., 57 West 24th Street J. BASANT. Esq., New York, June 27. 189S. Bear Sir. — I have given the fibre diaphragm you so kindly sent me a thorough test, and found it all you claim it to be. It gives a smooth, loud reproduction without blast, takes away the nasal quality, and is equally as good for recording purposes. I am sure that all phonograph dealers will recognize its merits upon the first trial. Sincerely yours, ROGER HARDING. The Phonoscope Publish t no Co. 4 East 14th Street, JOHN BAZA NT. ESQ., New York. July 28, 189S. Dear Sir.— The diaphragms which you sent us for trial are very satisfactory in every respect for reproducing, being free from blast and giving the tone a round and natural sound with no metallic resonance. THE PHONOSCOPE PUBLISHING CO., Per E. IMANDT. AND MANY OTHERS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION IF YOU DO NOT ALREADY POSSESS ONE OF THESE DIAPHRAOHS, SEND TO « GREATER NEW YORK PHONOGRAPH CO. SOLE AGENTS 61 West 11th Street, New York PRICE 50 CENTS EACH Special Discount in Quntities