Clavioline
Alternate name(s)
- Electric organ
- Electronic organ
Maker
Selmer
Distributor
Gibson, Inc.
Maker
Gibson
Date1953 ca.
Place DistributedKalamazoo, Michigan, United States, North America
Place MadeParis, France, Europe
Modelclavioline
Serial No.2409
SignedClavioline˶ S. A. R. I. / PARIS – 9, Rue Richepanse / Type CoM Série 1 8 No 2409 / Licence Constant Martin / Licence René Bouveau / Made in France / Bté S. G. D. G. – PATENTED – PATENTS PENDINGDescriptionSingle-note keyboard instrument, electronicInvented by Constant Martin, Versailles, France and manufactured for Gibson, Inc.
U.S. Patent #2,563,4777
“Reproduces tonal qualities of 30 other instruments.”
3-octaves with octave switch, so 5 octaves actually available. Knee lever operates volume and expression.
For further details, consult enclosed brochure.
Self-contained inside speaker. In original packaging/box. Original warranty and description brochure.
Dimensions47 lbs.
ProvenancePurchased new by Arne B. Larson, ca. 1953.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Estate
Object number04647
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