Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1883-06-02
To All Lovers of Music.

MaGhUshek'S Equ1hDre system and Its
Merfts-An Invention That Revolution
ICES Old Methods.
During the hundred and odd years since
the original pianaforte was invented thou
sands of busy minds have set themselves to
work upon the problem how to improve the
mechanism and musical capabilities of the
instrument Patents almost innumerable
have been taken out in this country and in
Europe and some of them of remarkable
value. The world, however, is but little &C
quainted yet with the most valuable improve
ment that has yet been brought out in con-
nection with the construction of the piano
forte. 1t is known as Mathushek's equilibre
system, and was patented in 1879 by Mr..
Frederick Mathushek, probably the most
the art of piano building. His system is
radically and entirely different from the old
one used by all other makers.
Mr.. Frederick Mathushek, who retired
from active business in 1871, and has had no
connections with any firm since, after years
of researches, untiring efforts and expert
ments, comes to the front to again further
the progress of the pianoforte, a task in
which he has figured SO prominently and has
been identified with for the past fifty years.
His wealth of experience, together with the
practical knowledge of the members of the
firm, will enable them to manufacture the
most perfect instrument in the trade.
A column of eulogy might easily be writ
ten upon the majestic tone and sustained
power of pianos built on this system; but
space does not permit, and besides it is de-
sirable for every one who possibly can to
hear and judge the instruments personally.
Frederick Mathushek, the grandfather of the
years ago the Mathushek Piano Manufactur
ing company, which was to run to 1876, and
manufacture firstclass piano. They ran
beyond 1876 and made cheap pianos. The
present firm do not compete with them on
account of cheap pianos. The firm have
made many improvements since this is the
progressive house. Frederick Mathushek
has made over one hundred improvements IN
pianos, many of which are under other
names. He has done more for the piano
than any other living man. He, indeed has
revolutionized the trade. When he first sug-
gested some of his many Improvements piano
manufacturers rejected them, but afterwards
adopted them. Piano manufacturers endorse
his new system, but only in roundabout
way, because it is patented and they cannot
utilize it. The factory of Matbushek Ken
keldey is on East 10th street, between Sec
ond and Third avenues, and the only ware
rooms are at PIG East 126th street. Every
one who wants really first class instrument
at reasonable price should certainly make it
a point to call upon the firm. They will find
that the gifted inventor of the system has in
deed revolutionized the construction of the
pianoforte. By virtue OF this new and
tested invention the greatest known evils are
permanently removed and the pianos are
proof against the following defects SO disas-
trous to instruments made under the ordina-
ry system:
1. The curving downward or settling of
the sounding board.
9. Splitting or cracking of the bridges
caused by the side bearing of the strings.
3. Strings slipping out of tune while being
played after having been tuned.
4. The persistent lowering of the pitch or
getting fiat.
The Mathushek system substitutes for such
defects the following advantages:
1. The balancing of the sounding board,
by simple and scientific method, relieving
it entirely of all the strain caused by the
downward pressure of the strings; thus the
board vibrates with a perfect, natural free
dom, causing decidedly longer, purer and
sweeter singing tone, resembling in its ma
ture that of the organ.
2. The sounding board being relieved of
all pressure of the strings must remain in
the exact position as placed when construct
ed the strings can never lose their bearing
upon the bridges no atmospheric changes,
whether extreme heat, cold or dampness, can
alter the same therefore the original, new
and singing tone, can never deteriorate to
thin and tinny sound, but must improve with
age under the same principle as the violin.
3. with this system, the Strings control
bearing of 150 or about the same as the vio-
lin, ("this bearing could not be applied to
the ordinary system, the limit being but q
downward bearing.") this pressure upon the
board is reduced to nothing (none) by the
counterbearing principle of the invention.
4. The whole system being perfect bal
ance or self support for plate and board, it
prevents the piano from getting out of tune
and the pitch must remain this has positive
~ been proved This great and long desired
achievement alone pronounces this piano the
only one in the world with this advantage
Spirit of the Times.
An agency has been started at 143 Wooster
street, New Haven, Conn. Call and see the
wonderful instrument.