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Otago Witness, Issue 3383, 15 January 1919, Page 13

The Wonderful Player-Pianos at Begg's The Franklin "Ampico" Electric Piano Player. This truly magnificent instrument is a crowning triumph of musical craftmanship. Its beauty merits for it a place in any drawing room, and its marvellous resources enthrall the hearts of Music-lovers. It is really THREE INSTRUMENTS IN ONE! First: There is the Franklin Piano, rich and full-toned, a delight to play upon; the Touch quite unimpaired by the Player attachment. ' Second: A real Reproducing Piano, wfitch automatically reproduces with the utmost fidelity the interpretations of celebrated concert artists. ( Third: A "Player Piano" which will play any 88-note roll, to which vou may give your own interpretation. A special feature is the "Automatic Encore," especially useful tor playing Dance Music. No operator is required after the roll has been inserted. It will also repeat any section or movement in a piece which may ho dfifiirfid The Design of the Instrument is very chaste and artistic, and there is practically no external evidence to distinguish it from a High-class Piano. consequently this splendid instrument can only be installed in homes where there is an electric current available. Prices and particulars on application. The Foster Piano-Player, with " Flexotone" Equipment. The Foster Piano is a massive instrument in fine walnut, with-.a range of 7i octaves, panel front, and double pillar legs. Full extended iroi and check under-damper action, Boston Hidden Fall, &c, &c. The Tone is Sweet and Powerful, and the Touch such as will satisfy any musician. It is equipped with a Piano-Player mechanism, which acts automatically when the bellows are blown., as" in an American organ. Many devices add to its completeness—six expression and speed modulating levers j a silencer, which cuts out any part of a piece desired, &c. The greatest feature is the wonderful " FLEXOTONE " EXPRESSION CONTROL. By its means you can, at will, accent any note, chord, or group of tones —you can bring out perfectly the melody and accompaniment. Your fingers, resting naturally on the three expression keys, instinctively—almost unconsciously—play the piece as you wish to play it. The Player Piano mechanism is propelled by a small motor, and 11 unconsciously—play the piece as you wish to play it. JUST ARRIVED.—6S NOTE PLAYER-PIANO ROLLS. The «PERFECTA»' BRITISH MAKE. Popular and Classical, from 3/6 each. CHAS. BEOrGfr CO. T-TTV, HEADQUARTERS FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, PRINCES ST., DUNEDIN.