Rock-Ola 1426 Jukebox, 20 selection, 1947


Rockola Jukebox 1426

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aw item number:  1998.025
manufacturer:  Rock-Ola Mfg. Corp. Chicago, IL
model number:  1426R
serial number:  98099

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date manufactured:  1947
composition:  Wood, glass and steel quantity manufactured:  10,600
size:  30"L x 57.75"H x 26"W color:  Dark wood, chrome & multi-color
weight:  338 lbs. patent number:  2,389,327, November 20, 1945
acquisition date:  5/30/1998

status:  Collection

description:  Loaded with new features: Line-o-select; program selector, Rainbow light-up motif; combining brilliance of color and animation, Complete visibility; chrome plated 78 RPM record mechanism and True tone amplifier; rich and true full range fidelity.

information:  This Jukebox features a composite front with a complete light up assembly built into the front door, which offers full accessibility to all units inside.  The record release tray simplifies record changing from the previous models, and the line-o-selector gives a unique alignment program that assures quick, positive choice of play.  The selector also had the shortest changing cycle of any coin-operated phonograph for it's time.  Rock-Ola advertising claims the 1426 as "The Phonograph That Sells Music". Except for minor details and color the 1426 is almost identical to the 1422.


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