White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-06-28
PIANo-FolRTE'S
BRIGGS NEW PATENT.

A RE THE. ONLY INSTRUMENTS
n constructed on a truly scientific principle
They have greater strength, and will remain
longer in Tune than any other Piano. The
constructias is simple and natural; all the ex-
trareous lumber in the body of the instrument
is dispensed with; the sound boards are merely
two arohed planks of thin wood, like the front
and back ola violin; the strings arc attached
to strong Iron frame, which is separated and
entirely independent of the case. thereby dis
pensing with the old harp form of stringing. by
substituting straight bridges, preserving a, the
same time the Over Strung Bass, of which Mr..
DMecs is the Inventor. By these improve
ments we gain much more Migratory power, at
the same time preserving all its purity and
richness of tone. 'H ta5 y
They have received the highest testimonials
from the Press, and all the principal Artists in
the country, among whom are: -@9
HARRY SANDERsoN, M. GorrscHALK,
MAX MARETzEK, s. TBALBERo,
THEODORE ErsFrELp, WIN. Mason,
HERMAN WoLLENHAUrr, A. BAniLI, 49,
FRAScTs II. BRowN, NJ. SrRAcxoscH,
WIN. HENRY Far. CHAs. FRApEL.
Mn. SEGEsNUND THALBERe, the great pianist,
says:-"I have examined your new Piano
forte, and cordially approve of its system of
cOnstruction-its principle, by which great in
crease of vibratory power is obtained, being
very simple and perfectly philosophical. The
tone is grand and noble; it has great capacity
for sustaining the sound of singing, and its
volume of tone orpower have never heard
excellea in depth, purify, and sympathetic
sweetness" a
WIN. HENRY FAY. late Musical Critic of the
N. Y. Tribune, says:-: have examined your
newly invented Piano Fortes. They merit all
the praise giren to them by Messrs. Thalberg,
Gottschalk Strackosch, Mason, and Others.
As regards structure, they are original and
philosophical; in purity, volume, and continui-
ty of tone; in vocal versimilitude, that crown
ing excellence which enables the pianist to
sing on the instrument, your Pianos ever de-
serve the highest rank. Your invention, in
my opinion, is destined to work radical chan
ges in the manufacture Of Pianos throughout
the world"
From the N. Y. Herald. Sept. 5.-"Upon
careful examination of briggs Piano Forte, we
find the results obtained are very fine singing |
tone; great purity and briIiiancy throughout
the entire instrument, not often found in Pia-
nos constructed upon the old plan.''
The N. Y. Times, July IL, says:-"We have |,
now an instrument without an equal. 1t can
sing with smooth delicacy, perfectly unat
on any other instrument; an ordinary |.
player obtains, with no exertion, the fullness
Vt Grand Piano. Forte, and they must speed.
y supersede the old Styles aez
GENTLEMEN:-Having thoroughly examined
md tested the Piano -Fortes invented and pat
nted by Mr.. S. B. briggs, an of the opinio>
hat the tone resulting from his improvements,
s exhibited in the instruments under examin-
tion. in point of richness, depth and brillian-
y, equals that of the best Grand Piano Fortes. II
nd erccis them in pure, musical information and
etuat tone and power, thus appro1imating elo-
err to what consider perfection in The instru-
aent than has get been Qchieped by any other
ystem Of manufacture.
Yours, respectfully,
L, NJ. GOTTSCHALK.