

GEO. A. PRINCE & Co., MANUEAOTUEERS, 200 MAIN ST., BUFFALO, N. Y. 

 WHOLESALE DEPOT, 87 FULTON STREET, NEW YOEK. 



For the conYenience of Music Dealers in all parts of the United States, we have made an arrangement -with 



the follo^ving firms, who will supply the Tkade at our regular Factory prices : 



GEO. P. REED & CO., 17 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass. COLBtJRN & FIELD, 154 Main St^ Cincinnati, O. 



BAIoMER & WfiBEE, 58 Fourth St., St. Louis, Mo. 



General Agent for fiew York City, 

 "VV1»I, HAI.!. & SON, - - No. 339 Broadway, opposite tlie Park. 



The subscribers take this method of calling the attention 

 of the public to a new Musical Instrument, as yet but Rttlo 

 known to the musical world, viz : Prince and Co."s Im- 

 proved Patent Melodeoii. 



It is now about five years since these instruments were 

 first offered for sale, and during tliat time tlie increased de- 

 mand for them has been unparalleled. One hundred and 

 flft}' workmen^re constantly employed in the manufacture 

 and finishing from 75 to SO instruments per week, 

 and as yet they have not been able to supply the 

 demands promjitly. 



For the benefit of those residing at a distance, and 

 consequently unable to inspect the Melodeon before 

 purchasing, we will endeavor to give a short descrip- 

 tion of the instrument. 



The cases are made of Rosewood, and are ns 

 handsomely finished as any piano forte. The key- 

 board is precisely the same as the piano or organ, 

 and the tone (which is very beautiftil) closely resem- 

 bles that of the Flute Stop of the Organ — the notes 

 speak the instant the keys are touched, and will ad- 

 mit of the performance of as rapid passages as the 

 Piano. The Pedal on the left is intended for a swell, 

 and with which the most beautiful effects can be pro- 

 duced. The Pedal on the right supplies the wind, 

 and works so easily that a child can manage it with- 

 out any exertion. The Bellows, (which is something 

 entirely ncv/, aud for which a Patent was granted in 

 December, 1S46,) is a reversed or exhaustion Bellows, 

 and it is this, iua measure, which produces the peeu- 

 Uar tone. The instrument can be immediately made 

 portable without detaching any part, the bellows re- 

 ceding into the body of the instrument, and the legs 

 folding under and springing to their places, leaves 

 the whole in a compact form. Each instrument has 

 a packing case secured by lock and key. 



The volume of tone is equal to that of a small organ, 

 and liy means of the swell may be increased or di- 

 minished at the pleasure of the performer ; it is snffl- 

 ciently loud for sniaU churches, and is well calculated 

 for a parlor instrument. Hundreds have examined them, 

 and all have been loud in their praise; and tlie best 

 evidence of their merit is their rapid sale. But it is a new 

 instrument — a new invention, and is yet but little known in 

 the musical world, and it is Tor this reason that *e call to it 

 the attention of all lovers of Music, believing that there are 

 thousands who would lose no time in securing one, were 

 they aware of the existance of such an instrument, and the 

 low price at which it could be obtained. 



The following letter from Lowell Mason, Boston, to G. P. 

 Eeed, we are permitted to "use : 



Mr. Geo. P. Eeet>, No. 17 Tremont Eow, Boston, Mass. 



Dtar Sir — At j'our request I have examined one of the 

 Meludeons manufactured by Messrs. Geo. A. Prince & Co., 

 of Buffalo. I think the instrument in all respects equal, and 



in some respects superior, to a:ny others of similar kind 

 which I have seen, and in particular with respect to quality 

 of tone and promptness of touch, or action of the reeds, by 

 which quick passages may be performed with certain and 

 distinct articulation of tones. An instrument of this kind is 

 the best sulistitute for an Organ in Cliuroh ]\Iusic with 

 which I am acquainted. LOWELL MASON. 



Boston, Mass., Sept. 2C, 1S49. 



Five Octave— Portable. Price, $75. 



, PRICES. 



FOUE OCTAVE MELODEON, extending from 



CtoC, $45 00 



FOUR AND A HALF OCTAVE MELODEON, 



extending from C to F, 65 00 



FIVE OCTAVE MELODEON, extending from 



F to F, 75 00 



LARGE FIVE OCTAVE MELODEON — Piano 



style, 100 00 



LARGE FIVE OCTAVE MELODEON — Piano 



style with two sets of reeds, Inned in octaves, 150 00 



y^°* Just puhli.shed, " Pkixce's Complete Instructok 

 FOR THE Isii'ko^t:d Melodeon ; to which is added favorite 

 Airs, Voluntaries, and Chants, arranged expressly for this 

 Instrument. Price 75 Cents. 



CAUTION.— In consequence of the great success which has attended the introduction of Prince & Co.'s Melodeons, 

 numerous imitators have sprung up in different parts of the country— offering instruments under the same name, and in 

 outward appearance resembling them. We would therefore caution the public to be on their guard, and examine tho.se 

 made by Prince <fc Co. before purchasing. Many improvements applied are exclusivelti mir own, and being the original 

 manufacturers, our experience has enabled us to produce Instruments which a disceniing public have unanimously 

 pronounced superior to any thing of the kind hitherto manufactured. Many of the most eminent Musicians of the 

 cities of New York and Boston have voluntarily given testimonials as to the high character of our Instruments, which 

 can be seen on application. 



AU orders fr&m a distance loUl le promptlij attended to, and a written gxiaranty of their diiraliWy mil be given 

 if req-uired. GEO. A. PRINCE & CO. 



