Maestrovox

Maestrovox was a British company best known for its line of electron valve based electronic organs.[1] They were designed and built by Victor Harold Ward. The first design model went on sale on 5 May 1952 at the British Industries Fair at Olympia, London, where it was hailed as the "Success of the Year" taking orders in excess of £80,000. Currently, only 24 are still known to exist.[2]

References
  1. Advert showing Joy Ward Playing the Maestrovox Coronation
  2. The Official 1950's Maestrovox Information Centre Website

Current total of known Maestrovox is 20

Further reading
  • British Communications and Electronics, v. 1-2. Heywood & Co., 1954.


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