Solovox tone cabinet
Date1940-1942 or 1945-1946 ca.
Place MadeChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
ModelModel J, Series A
Serial No.3557
SignedOn engraved metal tag mounted to back near triodes, with copper-colored lettering over a dark brown background: HAMMOND SOLOVOX TONE CABINET / U.S. PAT. RE. 20831 RE 21137-2099204-2117002-2142580 / 2203432-2203569 / OTHER PATENTS PENDING / SERIAL NO. 3557 MODEL J SERIES A / VOLTS A.C. 115 CYCLES 58-62 WATTS 100 / IMPORTANT – FOR CONNECTION TO SERIES A / SOLOVOX KEYBOARD ONLY / LICENSED ONLY FOR AMATEUR AND EXPERIMENTAL USE. / HAMMOND INSTRUMENT CO. CHICAGO. ILL. / MADE IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICAMarkingsManufacturer marks on tubes
DescriptionBlack lacquered plywood cabinet with rounded face and top, with six horizontal slots at speaker position, brown-painted sheet-steel back
Amplifier five 7A4 triode tubes (5 Sylvania and 2 Philco) and one Sylvania 5Y3 rectifier tube near 7-inch speaker
DimensionsWidth: 544 mm (21-3/8”)
Height: 692 mm (27”)
Length: 130 mm (5-1/8”)
ProvenanceUsed by Rev. Roger D. Grow (1921-2007) in the 1940s to perform background music to help support his family in Watertown. He played the instrument for enjoyment in the 1950s through 1960s in South Dakota and Nebraska. See letter in file from donor.
Credit LineGift of Kathy Grow, 2010
Object number14457
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