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PA systems of the Seventies

Gibson GPA-100 PA system circa '73 Seems like '100 watts' was the likely answer to all yr PA system needs…

13 years ago

Some 70s electronic oddities

The Computone Lyricon is an analog synthesizer with a wind controller interface.  The horn-controller responded to three input parameters: the…

13 years ago

Shure Unisphere Microphone

Mick and Keith on a lone Unisphere The Shure Unisphere was the predecessor to the ubiquitous SM-58.  It's basically a…

13 years ago

Found Photos part 1

Preservation Sound found photo #1: unknown rock band circa 1968.  In this stage setup:Fender Precision bass; Blonde Bandmaster head with…

13 years ago

Time (part one)

Have you ever entered a long-abandoned space; a time capsule? Not like a cave or a forest or a wood;…

13 years ago

1980 (via Music Emporium)

Download 25pp of excerpts from the 1980 'Music Emporium' mail-order catalog: synthesizers, keyboards; effects pedals; pro audio equipment: DOWNLOAD SYNTHS:Music_Emp_Keys_1980…

13 years ago

French Jazz Magazines circa 1960

Some highlights from "JAZZ" and JAZZ HOT," French-language jazz musician/enthusiast magazines circa 1960.  I can picture Michel thumbing thru these…

13 years ago

Mullard 520 Power Amplifier c.1956

Download a four-page article from "Radio & Television News" 4/1956 regarding the Mullard 520 power amp: DOWNLOAD: Mullard_520_amp American industrial…

13 years ago

RCA PA systems of the 1950s

RCA PA system heads of the 50s/60s are one of the best values in antique tube equipment.  I've bought a…

13 years ago