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Story & Clark / RCA Storytone electric piano

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Story & Clark / RCA Storytone electric piano

Item Details

Description

Story & Clark / RCA Victor
Storytone electric piano
Camden, New Jersey, 1940
walnut, brass
marked with metal tag 'Story & Clark Storytone Voiced by RCA-Victor'
58"w x 27"d x 36 1/2"h

Provenance:
The Estate of Michael Rabkin, Los Angeles, California

Catalog Note:
The Storytone piano was a collaboration between RCA Manufacturing Co. and Story & Clark, resulting in the first American electric piano. Lauded for its realistic quality of sound, it was first presented to market at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City.

Lot 256 is a Deluxe piano bench, which was originally marketed with this piano as an optional upgrade.

Condition

Exterior shows very light scratching and wear. Some minor indentations to top surface. Untested, but plays appropriately unplugged. Some rewiring may be needed including a new cord. Piano was fully serviced in 1994 and a record of this service is available upon request. Original operation instructions will also be included.

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Story & Clark / RCA Storytone electric piano

Name: Story & Clark / RCA Storytone electric piano
SKU: 122424483
Price: 6000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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Starting Price $1,000

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