Innovations: 1910 - 1929

The music products industry has produced many technical innovations over the years.   It has also been influenced by innovations created outside the industry.  Sample sounds of some key innovations from 1910 to 1929.


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Reproducing Piano
American-made version introduced in 1913

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Theremin
Developed by Russian scientist Léon Theremin in 1920

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Gibson L-5 Guitar
introduced in 1922

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Martin 14-fret Guitar:  OM-18
introduced in 1929

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National Tricone “Ampliphonic Resonator” Guitar
introduced in 1927

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Electric Radio
introduced by both Atwater Kent and Radio Corporation of America in 1927