1938 1st ELECTRIC GUITAR/BAND "PROGRESSIVE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CORP" CATALOG - $350 - (Moorpark, CA)
The first electrically amplified guitar was designed in 1931 by George Beauchamp.In 1934 he applied for an "electrical string musical instrument" patent that was issued in 1937. A partnership of Beauchamp, Adolph Rickinbacker and Paul Barth renamed their company Richinbacker Electro Stringed Instrument Company. This 1938 catalog introduces the first electric guitars and amplifiers manufactured by Richinbacker. This "Progressive Musical Corp" (1920-1950) also includes guitars by; Melofonic, Stella, Nobility, Lombardi, Armstrong, Sovereign, and others. It also includes musical instruments and accessories from A-Z. 215 Pages, some color ads for strings. Heavy high quality glossy paper.Please ignore shadows, all pages are crisp and clear. 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 Inches.
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