On View
Musical Crossroads Gallery
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
Manufactured by
Ampex, American, 1944 - 2014
Owned by
Diddley, Bo, American, 1928 - 2008
Date
1950s
Medium
metal , plastic and glass
Dimensions
H x W x D: 7 × 19 × 9 3/4 in. (17.8 × 48.3 × 24.8 cm)
Description
An ampex microphone pre amp with a white and black label reading: [4]. The pre amp features a small meter at center behind a glass front. It also features various black dials and metal switches. An ampex manufacturers tag on back of pre amp reads: [AMPEX / CAT. NO. 02-30960-11 / SCHEM. 84-0070 / CONT. NO. 29723 / PROTECTED BY U. S. AND FOREIGN PATENTS].
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
audio equipment
Topic
Blues (Music)
Composers (Musicians)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Musicians
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Rock and roll (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.177.5b
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a22e3b99-e0fd-4961-a6c7-d628bd20bee8

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