Stylophone

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40 years after its creation the Dubreq Stylophone is back. Introduced to the public in 1968 over 3 million were sold and the Stylophone became an iconic item. ; ; The Stylophone is an electronic pocket organ that enables the user to create music by tapping and dragging a stylus across a metallic surface. Moving the stylus around the metal surface will alter the pitch of the note sounding from the internal speaker. ; ; David Bowie Marilyn Manson Rolf Harris and They Might Be Giants have all used the stylophone on their records. ; ; The Stylophone has been updated for 2008. Choose between Classic Synth or Bass sounds with or without vibrato enhancement or play along to any music on your MP3 or other audio device. The relaunched Stylophone also has a headphone socket and volume control. ; ; It doesn't get any more retro than the Stylophone.

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The greatest little instrument of the century is back! This year sees the re-launch of the Stylophone! It has now been sympathetically reproduced with the original design in mind - even down to the packaging. The Stylophone retains all the features from 1969 but with up-to-date technology, making it even more fun to make your own music! Working directly with the original inventors, the updated Stylophone now has three new sounds as well as retaining the much-loved classic, with a vibrato option on all. Also new is the MP3 feature, which means it is now possible to play along to your favourite tune. The headphone socket/speaker unit enables you to either play on the move in silence or indeed share your music with friends, plus the volume control means you can now vary the sound level! This little pocket rocket sold over 3 million from 1969 to 1975 and was endorsed by the one and only Rolf Harris. It became an immediate cult hit, even appearing in David Bowie's hit track "Space Oddity" and has most recently appeared on the back of The Ministry of Sound annual, it has even been used by Orbital! There really is no better gift. This is an instrument that anyone can play and everyone loves! Take a step back in time and enjoy making your own music with Stylophone. Features: MP3 feature Three new sounds Volume control Headphone socket/speaker Age Suitability: Ages 8+

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It may have been invented in 1967 but 40 years on this re-invention is bound to be another hit

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Stylophone, the squealing cool gadget from yesteryear is back with two awesome new sounds and MP3 input!

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The brilliantly bizarre, totally addictive instrument made famous by everyone's favourite paint-chucker is back, and it still sounds unlike anything else on earth. As used by luminaries such as Bowie, Pulp and St. Rolf himself, this pocket electronic organ is a musical legend. Skweeeal!