5th Feb 2012

Stylophone Original

Can you guess what it is yet?

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Stylophone Original

Skweeeall!!!

What is it with Rolf Harris and wacky instruments? If he's not assaulting our lugholes with his wobble board, he's blowing into his jumbo didgeridoo. And let's not even talk about those daft 'ahoo-aha-ha' breathing noises. Let us instead talk about Rolf's finest musical moment: his association with the legendary Stylophone. Why? Because the brilliantly bonkers Stylophone is back and it's just as entertaining as you remember.

Stylophone Original

Classic Stylophone box!

This "electronic organ in your pocket" was all the rage back in the 70s (3 million were sold apparently), and thanks to Rolf's (over) enthusiastic ad campaign, most of us assumed the beardy paint-chucker had actually invented it. He didn't, but he should have because the Stylophone was as inexplicably enthralling as Rolf himself!

Stylophone Original

Original vibrato feature

So what exactly is a Stylophone? Well, basically, this bizarre little battery-operated instrument is a box packed with transistors, resistors, diodes and other old-school electronic bits and bobs. The idea is to press the integral stylus against the various metal keys in order to close the circuit and emit a peculiar but unique squeal. Weeeeeeiii!

Stylophone Original

Control the volume

Change the sound

Plug in your mp3 player or headphones


Stylophone Original

Tweak your wacky sounds
even more!

This re-issued version is just the same as the original except you can now control the volume (phew!) and play along to your MP3 tracks (bizarre). There are even a couple of all-new Stylophone sounds and a vibrato knob. Bonza! And if you think the Stylophone is unfit for proper musos, think again. Luminaries as diverse as Bowie, Pulp, Kraftwerk and Marilyn Manson have all used the Stylophone to add a touch of whiny ethereal lunacy to their recordings.

Whether you owned one as a kid and can't remember where your mum hid it, or you're a first time fiddler in need of an ironic retro fix, the Stylophone Original is guaranteed to bemuse, amuse, irritate and fascinate. Skweeeall!!!

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Please note:
  • For ages 7-16yrs
  • Requires 3x AA batteries - not supplied
Original features:
  • Vibrato
  • Hand tuning
  • Headphone socket
Additional features:
  • Volume control
  • MP3 function - play along to any music - includes two way adapter
  • Two new exclusive Stylophone sounds, as well as the classic original
Dimensions:
  • Packaging-approximately 22cm (W) x 12cm (D) x 6cm (H)
  • Product - approximately 15.5cm (W) x 10cm (D) x 4cm (H)

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visitor avatar I've been 'buzzing' too, ever since it arrived. But, I bought it for Xmas, for: somebody else -- and I've almost blunted the Stylus meself! 'Yes, sorry Dear...had to test it...' (Shh) It's SO good -- I think I will get one for myself, too.
Alan Hope, Newcastle Upon Tyne - 22nd December 2011
visitor avatar I had an original rolf harris stylophone with the 45rpm record given to me in 1978 for a christmas present, it must of been very expensive in those days. It's still in perfect working order and it was and still is brilliant, the tunes u can play on it sound so clear and true, u can play anything from nursery rhymes to classical, i'd definately recommend it. Well worth every penny!
Rosemary Syvret, United Kingdom - 8th December 2011
visitor avatar I love these instruments and play them in my rock covers band. Check out a video of one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g52b6qpOKf4.
Daniel, London, England - 23rd January 2011
Firebox says: Impressive, Daniel!
visitor avatar I had this for less than an hour and I'm now really skilled on this and I can now play anything without tabs after a few hits on the keys :D It is sooo easy and sooooo awesome! :D.
Rebecca, United Kingdom - 28th December 2010
visitor avatar Great item. My father had one 32 years ago. Thanks a lot, fast shipping too.
Lee Larrard, Malta - 6th February 2010
visitor avatar Forget Mr Moog and his synthesizer thingamebob. Be the next Kraftwerk and amaze your friends by creating a sound that emulates a demented bee. An icon in the history of electronic music. "Two little boys had two little toys. Each had a stylophone. ".
Steve Wilkins, Hastings, UK - 26th May 2009
visitor avatar I use one of these in my 10-piece ska/funk band The Skanx - www. Theskanxband. Co. Uk. Brilliant!
Simon, Penge, London, UK - 18th May 2009
visitor avatar Just bought one of these for my step-dad's birthday and think I might get a bit more in the will now! :p Had a play before I gave it to him (just to make sure it worked, of course) and think I may have to purchase one of my very own.......
Sally B, Portsmouth, Hants - 2nd March 2009
visitor avatar I recently took part in a battle of the bands competition and one band had one of these gizmos, and played Beat It by Micheal Jackson. The audience were amazed, I have to get my hands on one.
Joe Horton, Swansea - 30th November 2008
visitor avatar Wow, I had one of these as a child and to this day wonder what happened to it. I'm 46 and have tried to explain to my children what it was like - now I can show them, great....... I loved it then and I'm sure they will now.
Barbara, Cambridge - 7th November 2008
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