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Model 2856 Solid State Theremin

The only fully analog theremin still in production.

 We developed the Music From The Ether Model 2856 Theremin so that owning a high quality Theremin that you didn't have to build could be within reach of everyone. The front panel controls are legibly marked and logically placed making them easily accessible, as are the rear panel controls. The front panel contains a built in amplifier with a 3.2mm (1/8") stereo headphone jack for private playing or practicing. The front panel controls are from left to right, VOLUME TUNE, PITCH TUNE, WAVE, BRIGHT and PHONE VOLUME. The rear panel contains the power input jack, ON/OFF switch and a standard 1/4" Mono phono jack for outputting to an external amplifier or mixing board. The instrument can be played sitting on a table top or podium. There is also a bottom mounted threaded flange so that it may be attached to a microphone stand. The Model 2856 comes to you fully assembled, tested and ready to play. Just add electricity!

PLEASE NOTE: There is no built in output amplifier. The audio output of this instrument is LINE AUDIO which is 1v/P-P (1-volt peak to peak), as such it is considered to be Pro-Audio gear. Additionally, you will need an external amplifier with a LINE AUDIO input jack. Also, the front panel headphone jack is designed for traditional 8-Ohm headphones which means that "earbuds" of the type used with cellphones will not yield satisfactory results because of the differences in impedence.

Cabinet Options

We offer the Model 2856 in two completely different cabinet options.

  Option 1: Hardwoods for the sophisticated look.
  Available in your choice of Oak, Cherry or Walnut.
  More exotic woods such as Purple Heart, Bubinga, African Rosewood, Bloodwood,
  Wenge, etc., can also be done on a special order basis with a slight up-charge.

Cabinet Selections for Standard Hardwoods

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     Oak                               Cherry                             Walnut


  Option 2: Colors for the musician who wants to kick it up a notch.
  Available in a wide range of colors with color coordinated knobs.
  Colored Cabinets are made of poplar wood and stained with quality alcohol based dye.
  Our standard colors are shown below.

Cabinet Selections for Dye Colors

black                       blood red                       cobalt blue                       coral red                       indigo                       teal
Black                                  Blood Red                         Cobalt Blue                         Coral Red                              Indigo                                 Teal


lemon yellow                       magenta                       melon green                       olive                       orange                       violet
Lemon Yellow                      Magenta                          Melon Green                            Olive                                Orange                                Violet