The talking machine world (July-Dec 1928)

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70 The Talking Machine World, New York, December, 1928 Production Starts on Four New Berg Models Berg Auto Trunk & Specialty Co. Speeds Manufacturing to Meet Demand for New Models After Long Preparation Production has been entered into on the new line of the Berg Artone portable phonographs, made by the Berg A. T. & S. Co., Long Island well rounded with a portable to suit every requirement. The samples that have been shown have been enthusiastically commented upon, and it is expected that the new line will make Artone Model 229 able value, and that in performance it is equal to the $35 model of last year. The next in line is model No. 529, listed at $20. The No. 529 plays over two records, has a new horn and is increased in size. It is said it equals Artone Model 829 1929 one of the most successful years in the history of the Berg organization. Artone Grand City, N. Y. This new line has been in the process of preparation for many months. Great care has been exercised in the development of every detail and E. R. Manning, treasurer and sales manager of the organization, reports that every model passed the final exacting tests before production was entered .into. The new line consists of four models. The Grand model at $35 is described as the de luxe model of the line and as a particularly high quality portable. What will probably become the leader of the 1929 line is model 229 at $25. This model is described as presenting remark Artone Model 529 the former $25 model. Model No. 829 at $15 completes the line. This model has been increased in size and is now produced with a long horn, throw-back arm and padded top. Mr. Manning points out that the 1929 line is Q R S Go. Offices Are Opened in Los Angeles Los Angeles, Cal., December 4.— P. S. Lasher, Pacific Coast manager of the Q R S Music Co., was visiting in Los Angeles recently, and with the help of Phillip Meisenzahl, Southern California district manager, selected offices for the new Southern California branch at 1607 West Ninth street. Mr. Meisenzahl reports very good business with the new motion picture camera and the establishment of a number of leading music houses and also states that the new electric portables are selling very readily. The Hillgrove Parts & Service, Inc., has been incorporated in LeGrande, 111., by George F. Rezek, John E. Rezek and Harry LeBahn, for the purpose of engaging in the manufacture and sale of radios, phonographs, etc. Helycon" Write for Complete Catalogue A Quality Line of Motors Tone-arms and Reproducers Motor No. 102 POLLOCK -WELKER, Limited Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Cable Address: Polwel, Kitchener Established 1907 Code: A. B. C, 5th Edition, Bentley's