MOTM

> From: DAVEVOSH@...
> larry,
> i meant to comment earlier on this point.....if my memory serves me
correctly 
> something like this was first used in the 1930's with the french made 
"ondes 
> martenot"  with the scale notes maked on the supporting board. 
> best,
> dave

I have not a clue Dave.  I know some about the Theremin History, but almost
nothing about the history of what I believe may have originally been called
"Electro-Theremin."  The term "Tannerin,"  was adopted by the general
Theremin community today to describe the custom instruments that Paul
Tannerin built (and played) for the Beach Boys.  I don't know how these
instruments today vary from what may have been a similar French creation
(other than the obvious - was tube, now solid state).

BTW, for people seriously interested in Theremins and related instruments,
there is a mail list called Levnet, where you can meet THIS decade's expert
players and technicians.  There are a lot of smart and creative people on
that list (and a few loonies too).

Larry (I still can't play the d** thing) Hendry