Michiganensian. [1900]

VARNISH DEPAR.OQR No.1 BUILD

R EI'^;TRITNG to the ql.estion of tuning. purchasers of Krell pianos are ahvarys
advised, where it is possible for them to lo so. to send for tuners in the employ TUNINC
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 satisfaction and last longer. In any event always employ a good tuner, as a poor tuner is worse
than none.
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The scientific points of construction in Krell Grands are worthy of special mention. KRELL
By the use of our Improved Self Supporting, Center Strain, Full Metal Frame, the case GRANDS
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 longitudinal center section of the metal frame, the braces of which are so arranged that onehalf 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 iand the strings, and as they are attached to the metal frame independent entirely of the wooden -frame. w\ork of the case, they cannot be
a ffected 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 l)arts
have been adjusted securely to the
metal frame it is then finally placed
/ in the case proper.
Another important advantage
oained by the use of our metal
frame is dispensinU with large bolts
which other manufacturers are
compelled to use in fastening their
iron plates to the wooden frame of
the case. These bolts, passing