Stylophone
OriginUK
Year1967
FamilyElectronic
About the Stylophone
A miniature stylus-operated synthesizer. Over 4 million sold since 1967. David Bowie used it on Space Oddity. Invented by Brian Jarvis. The stylus touches a printed circuit keyboard. The sound is a distinctive electronic buzz. The revival model adds additional features.
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