Instrument Collection

 

Description

In 1903 the Type Z replaced the Royal as the lowest cost ($20.00) talking machine in the Victor lineup. In July, 1905 a new Type Z utilizing the cabinet and motor of the Victor I was announced at the even lower price of $17.00. The new more powerful single-spring motor could play several of the new 8-inch size records per winding on it 8-inch turntable, and was an attractive alternative for those people who didn't care about the added feature of the tapering tone arm on the Victor I. These instruments were normally supplied with a

Notes

Circa 1903-1908

Date

1906

Repository

Charles H. Templeton Sr. Music Museum

Status

On Display

Instrument Number

117

Digital ID#

89

Document Type

Image

Contact Information

For more information about the contents of this collection, e-mail sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.

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Keywords

instrument, player, phonograph

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