University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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KRELL GRANDS. Continued. ENDUR- ANCE through the sounding board at numerous places, break or hem the waves of vibration, and they are, in consequence, very in- jurious to the resonance power of the sounding board. Further, we are the only manufacturers using the balsam fir wood for sounding boards, the valu- able qualities of which were re-discovered by Al- bert Krell in the year 1884, and which is now success- fully used by all the lead- ing violin makers for constructing their very beat instruments. Then again, we have another very marked improvement in the construction of our bass bridges, the theory of which is the same as the theory used in the construction of the violin bridge; take for example a violin, and in place of the scroll bridge put a solid block of wood, then it will be found that the sound has been deadened. Now instead of using a solid bass bridge, like other manufacturers do, we perforate ours, and thereby secure the same benefit that is given by the scroll-bridge on a violin. Last but not least, is our metal pedal action, which cannot squeak or stick, as do the wooden pedal actions of other makers. This surely should be a source of satisfac- tion to all performers as they cannot be annoyed by the constant squeaking or the sticking of the pedals. V A careful perusal of the foregoing facts concerning the manufacture of Krell Pianos should leave no doubt of their endurance. We offer them on their merits alone, and not upon any purchased reputation. Give the Krell a trial and you will join in the universal verdict that it is the Acme of the Piano Maker ' s Art. ' '

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VIEW OF VARNISH DEPARTMENT 5 FLOOR No.l BUILDING. 50 100. KRELL GRANDS. REFERRING to the question of tuning ' , purchasers of Krell pianos are always JM - advised, where it is possible for them to do so. to send for tuners in the employ of firms representing the Krell Piano Co. It is natural that a firm ' s employes KRELL should take more interest in an instrument they sell than any strange tuner PIANOS would; consequently the instrument would be well taken care of, always give satisfac- tion and last longer. In any event always employ a good tuner, as a poor tuner is worse than none. 9999 The scientific points of construction in Krell Grands are worthy of special mention. By the use of our Improved Self Supporting, Center Strain, Full Metal Frame, the case proper is relieved entirely from the great tension which it otherwise is compelled to bear. This Metal frame is so constructed that the entire strain is upon the longitud- inal center section of the metal frame, the braces of which are so arranged that one- half their thickness and strength is above the plane of the strings and one-half below the plane of the strings. This feature renders it impossible for the frame to bend or warp in any manner whatever. Attached to this metal frame is the sounding board tuning pin block and the strings, and as they are attached to the metal frame indepen- dent entirely of the wooden ' frame work of the case, they cannot be affected by the partial yielding of the wooden frame work during great or sudden climatical changes: therefore the constant liability of the piano to lower its pitch or get out of tune is lessened in a great degree. When the different parts have been adjusted securely to the metal frame it is then finally placed in the case proper. Another important advantage gained by the use of our metal frame is dispensing with large bolts which other manufacturers are [VIEW OF RUBBING a POLISMING-DEPT. 4 FLOOR No.l BUILDING. 50 ioe compelled to use in fastening their iron plates to the wooden frame of the case. These bolts, passing

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ACTION REGULATING DEPARTMENT. FLOOR NoJ. BUILDING ANNEX. THE piano purchaser should look to the standing of the man or firm that offers him a guar- antee. All mak- ers and dealers give guarantees, but will they all honor them, if de- manded? You can feel safe with the Krell, because we stake our reputa- tion on every piano, and we are financially re- sponsible for all we guarantee. With each Piano we give a six year ' s absolute guaran- tee against any defects in material or workmanship. With ordinary usage and good care a good piano may be kept in perfect order for many years. Indeed, there is scarcely any reasonable limit to the life of a good piano where proper care is given it. The instrument should be closed when not in use. It must not be left closed for long periods, but should be opened occasionally and day- light allowed to fall upon the keys, or else the ivory may turn yellow. A piano should not be placed in a damp room, nor left in a draught of air. Dampness is its most dan- gerous enemy, causing the strings and tuning pins to rust, the cloth used in the con- struction of the keys and action to swell, whereby the mechanism will move sluggishly, or often stick together. This occurs chiefly in the rainy season, and the best pianos made of the most thoroughly seasoned materials are necessarily affected more or less by dampness, the absorption being rapid. Extreme heat is scarcely less injurious. A piano should not be placed very near an open fire, or heated stove, or over or close to hot air furnace registers. Moths are very destructive to the cloth and felt used in pianos, and may be avoided by placing a lump of camphor wrapped in soft paper in the inside cover of the piano, care being taken to renew the camphor from time to time. In cleaning usually all that is required is to dust the case lightly with a piece of cheese- cloth. Do GUARAN- TEE, CARE OF PIANOS. CASE fin is KING DEPARTMENT. SOUTHSIDE tt fi-OOR No.i BUILDING. 45M65 no t use a coarse cloth or feather duster under any circum- stances. When necessary the case may be lightly sponged with luke-warm water and a little castile soap, then rinsed with clean luke-warm water and rapidly dried and pol- ished, using a clean piece of cheese-cloth for this purpose. Do not attempt to use any of the numer- ous ' ' piano polishes ' ' on the case. It were better when the case may seem to need polishing, in the event that no reliable piano dealer is close at hand, to apply for advice and assistance to some competent furniture dealer.