Reel-to-reel recorder with three microphone pre-amps owned by Bo Diddley: Museum Object and Cultural History
Reel-to-reel recorder with three microphone pre-amps owned by Bo Diddley: Date: 1950s. Manufactured by: Ampex, American, 1944 - 2014. Owned by: Bo Diddley, American, 1928 - 2008.
The object in the museum catalogue
Seafoam green reel to reel recorder by Ampex with three microphone pre amps. Reel to reel recorder has larger opening in front, where a door likely once was. Recorder has a platform that features two large black wheels that turn, as well has various switches, buttons, and tape rollers. Microphone preamps are labeled [1], [2], and [3], starting from the bottom and working upwards. Pre amps feature small meters at center with glass front. Pre amps also feature various black dials and some metal switches.
Materials, dates and provenance
- Date: 1950s
- Manufactured by: Ampex, American, 1944 - 2014
- Owned by: Bo Diddley, American, 1928 - 2008
- Type: audio equipment
- Medium: metal with glass and plastic
- Dimensions: H x W x D: 70 5/16 × 25 1/4 × 30 3/4 in. (178.6 × 64.1 × 78.1 cm)
- Topic: African American
- Topic: Blues (Music)
- Topic: Composers (Musicians)
- Topic: Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Topic: Men
- Topic: Musicians
- Topic: Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Topic: Rock and roll (Music)
- Object number: 2013.177.5a
- Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture
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