Category:Epiphone Tremotone
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See also categories: Epiphone Tremotone and Maestro Vibrola (VMB-1-2).
References
[edit]- US patent application 3124991A, Donald W. Costen, "Vibrato tuning device for stringed musical instruments", published 1964-03-17 , assigned to Gibson, Inc. (filled 1961-10-02)
- (1961). "(EPIPHONE TREMOTONE VIBRATO)". PTM. 58 (?): 11. Piano Trade Publishing [etc.] June."EPIPHONE TREMOTONE VIBRATO for the guitar The exciting new sound in guitars is Tremotone vibrato by Epiphone. An Epiphone exclusive - this rich, ringing, vibrant effect adds a new dimension to guitar playing. "
- Tony Bacon, Walter Carter, Ben Elder (2018) Electric Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, Book Sales, p. 56 ISBN: 9780785835721. "Epiphone's 1961 ad (below) sets out the advantages of the company's new Tremotone vibrato bridge."
- Epiphone advertisement (1962): Epiphone Tremotone. Vibrato for the guitar. - Epiphone Sheraton. Vintage Guitar & Bass (VintageGuitarAndBass.com)."[image: Epiphone advertisement (1962)] "It's new, it's different, try it..." / Early Epiphone advertisement for the Epiphone Tremotone vibrato; initially fitted as standard to the Epiphone Sheraton, Casino and Crestwood Custom. The guitar pictured in this ad is the Epiphone Sheraton. / A little later the Tremotone became optional on the Sheraton and Casino - the 1962 Epiphone catalogue' lists it as optional adding around $45-$55 (depending on model and finish) to the total price of guitars fitted with a Frequensator tailpiece. Both tailpiece options remained available for these models throughout the 1960s. "
- Epiphone advertisement (1962): Epiphone Tremotone. Vibrato for the guitar. - Epiphone Sheraton. Vintage Guitar & Bass (VintageGuitarAndBass.com).
Media in category "Epiphone Tremotone"
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2011 Epiphone '66 Wilshire with Epiphone Tremotone (rotate, transform & clip).jpg 1,188 × 3,267; 2.07 MB
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Epiphone Wilshire.jpg 2,448 × 3,264; 2.31 MB
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Epiphone ’61 Casino 50th Anniversary.jpg 1,600 × 1,200; 858 KB