Electronic cello with theremin fingerboard
Maker
Teletouch, Inc.
Date1930 ca.
Place MadeNew York, New York, United States, North America
DescriptionPlayed in ‘cello position, between legs. Fingers depress a fingerboard (no strings) which is like a strip of elastic (black plastic film). No bow is used. As long as the finger remains depressed, tone is sustained. Volume is controlled by knobs, as well as tone color. Similar, but not identical, to instrument pictured in Teletouch advertisement.
amplifier- Manufactured by CINAUDAGRAPH CORP., Magic Magnetic Speaker, Patents Pending, Stamford, Connecticut, USA.transformer by United Transformer Co., NY
Credit LineGift of Ruth Hahn, 1974
Object number01133
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