TADASHI PIANO CORPORATION
A young, progressive company,
Tadashi has combined the superior technical resources of
Japan with a classically based understanding of the
professional musician's demands. Left behind are the outdated
and immature tonal attitudes of the current Japanese
products, which have been replaced with a piano capable of
emulating the sound of the great European instruments. In the
past, the Japanese insisted on the adoption of their own
concept of tone if the buyer was interested in the benefits
of Japan's technical superiority. Tadashi recognizes the
superiority of its Japanese technology but is able to admit
that Europeans are the masters of tone. This marriage of
philosophies creates a piano line that compete in price and
quality with the Japanese and yet has the sound of the great
pianos which cost twice as much.
The Tadashi piano, known to
some under the "Atlas" name, was
the first piano in Japan to receive the U.S. seal. In its
long history of development, it used the resources of the
Shizimoka School of Acoustics and the Tokyo Conservatory of
Music for tonal research and acceptability to the musician.
This well-thought-out instrument is being marketed very
conservatively under the auspices of President Rimas, a
former concert pianist.
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THOMPSON
Pianos and player-pianos of
durable character and beautiful tone designed to meet the
popular demand, sustaining an excellent reputation, dating
back to 1870. Thompson instruments are carefully made, of
approved materials. They possess musical merit which is
quickly recognized by the prospective purchasers. They are
the product of the Thompson Division of the Steger
& Sons Piano Mfg. Co., of Chicago, and Steger,
Ill. The financial standing of that company is unquestioned.
Thompson pianos and player-pianos are so attractive in
appearance and they are produced in such a variety of designs
that they occupy a conspicuous place in the trade. Every
detail in their manufacture receives care ful attention of
expert workmen. They are sold under a guarantee which leaves
no doubt as to their responsibility. These instruments are
handled by foremost piano dealers throughout the country and
are in great demand. The factories are at Steger, Illinois,
where the Lincoln and Dixie highways meet, and the offices in
the Steger Bldg., at the northwest corner of Wabash Ave. and
Jackson Blvd. Chicago.
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THAYER
Popular pianos bearing this
name are from the factory of Bjur Bros. Co.,
New York City, which guarantees their reliability.
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TOKAI PIANOS, U.S.A.
Tokai Pianos are manufactured
by Tokai Gakki Co., Ltd., in Hammamatsu, Japan, the third
largest and leading musical instrument manufacturing company
in Japan. The company offers Studio Classic Pianos,
Chippendale Uprights, Modern Uprights, Grand Pianos,
Continental and American Consoles, Spinets, and Modern and
Historical Cembalos/Harpsichords, all of the highest quality.
Tokai Gakki Co., Ltd., 36
Terawakicho, or P.O. Box 160, Hammamatsu, Japan. Telephone
(0534) 41-3137 key. Telex 4225-225.
All Tokai vertical and grand
pianos include bass agraffes, Royal George T pin hammer felt,
reverse locking tuning pins, artist bench, and a 12-year full
warranty. Models include studios, uprights, grands, and
Continental and American consoles in high-polish and satin
finishes. Tokai also manufactures handcrafted harpsichords.
Worldwide headquarters of Tokai Gakki Co., Ltd., is in
Hamamatsu, Japan. Tokai Piano U.S.A., Inc., is a joint
venture with the parent company, Tokai Gakki Co. Ltd. Tokai
Gnkki is the third largest musical instrument company in
Japan.
In February 1983, a third
facility was opened which is to be devoted entirely to the
manufacturing of grand pianos.
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TONK
Pianos and player-pianos of
fine qualities and high repute. The Tonk piano is everywhere
noted for peculiarly sweet and sonorous tone and excellence
of workmanship and material. As the product of one of the
old-established New York industries whose entire career has
been one of strict integrity and honor, it is natural to
expect something distinctly good in the Tonk piano. And in
this anticipation there is no disappointment, for this piano
is of a kind to do credit to any name. In short, the Tonk
piano is a sweet-toned, satisfying instrument, is durable and
is musical. It is rapidly gaining in sale and also already
enjoys a large export trade. The Tonk player-piano and
Triplex Electric Player and Reproducing Grands and Uprights
are no less satisfactory and their success is firmly
established. One of the distinct and thoroughly demonstrated
improvements in Tonk pianos and player-pianos is the
combination rolled steel back construction. It is a feature
that has been tried out and proved of great merit.
Manufactured by William Tonk & Bros.
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TOYO
The line consists of a
6'2" and a 6'10" grand with solid spruce sound
boards, 21 lamination delignite pinblock, and
state-of-the-art action. Its fine, resonant tone puts to
shame many other more famous names.
The line also includes a small
42" console, a studio and professional model. All models
of grands and uprights are available in ebony high gloss or
white, and some models are available in walnut open pore
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TRAYSER
PIANO
CO.
The word "Trayser"
became connected with the American piano industry in 1849.
The instruments of that time, although necessarily few in
number, displayed great skill and a thorough knowledge of the
industry which Mr. George L Trayser had learned in the
factories of his native Germany He was actively associated
with organization bearing his name. During his business
lifetime, after which it was absorbed by The Starr
Piano Co, who are the manufacturers of these
instruments today. With a foundation so well established,
this organization has continued the development of the
Trayser piano which has long been accepted among the higher
grade instruments. The Trayser is guaranteed
by The Starr Piano Co.
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TROWBRIDGE
An old-time piano name on
instruments now produced by the Trowbridge Department of the
Henry
F. Miller plant of the Continental Piano Co., of
Boston, Mass. The instruments are thoroughly well made, of
fine tone quality and in every way reliable. The factory is
at Wakefield, a suburb of Boston, and the offices at 395
Boylston St., Boston.
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