Pianola was first, to describe their push-up player in the 1890's. Victrola, etc.. folowed. Don't know why the suffix was chosen other than marketing. --- Richard Moody <remoody@midstatesd.net> wrote: > Currier Strataphonic String Panel > > I love it. Where do they come up with such names. > Also I would > like to know where "ola" of names like Pianola, or > Shineola comes > from. > > Just exactly what is or what was supposed to be a > strataphonic > string panel? > > ---ric (the ic stands for me curious) > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com
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