Sunday, June 27, 2021

Electra-Piano

Here's the entry for the Electra-Piano in a Hohner catalogue from April 1973:


And here's my translation of the text, although - as with the other entries - I'm unsure of the accuracy of some of the technical details:
HOHNER - Electria-Piano

A mechanical-electrical musical instrument with outstanding playing dynamics, excellent voice retention, individual tone shaping, pleasant key touch, amazing tone sustain, outstanding tone modulation, two pedals for influencing the sound, adjustment to room volume possible.

72 piano keys from F1-e⁴
2 pedals:  damper pedal (piano), sustain pedal (forte)
4 loudspeakers, power rating of about 20 Watts
Headphone connection for silent playing
Connection possibility for second amplifier
Control knob for basic volume
Power switch with indicator light
Mansonia cabinet
Lockable cover - Weight: 67.5 kg
Connection to alternating current over voltage selector for 110/130/220/240 Volt
Dimensions:  91 cm tall, 118 cm long, 45 cm deep  DM 2500

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