1970's Electra MPC 11 Frognose Amp Module

The Electra MPC 11 Frognose Amp Module is a unique, vintage electronic cartridge manufactured in Japan during the late 1970s for Electra’s Modular Powered Circuits (MPC) guitar line. Unlike most other cartridges in the MPC series that function as traditional guitar effects (like fuzz or phasers), the Frognose is actually a self-contained micro-amplifier built into a cartridge.

Very Good condition, tested and ready for use!

Core Purpose and Design
The primary purpose of the MPC 11 was to allow guitarists to practice anywhere without standard electrical outlets or a traditional guitar amplifier.

• The Name: The moniker "Frognose" (referred to in some internal schematics as the "Frognose Camp Amp") is a direct, tongue-in-cheek nod to the Pignose, a highly popular battery-powered portable practice amplifier of the 1970s.
• Portability: Electra's original catalog pitched it as a way to practice in your car or while waiting for a bus by simply plugging in a pair of headphones or connecting to a loose, surplus speaker.