Plates from late 1962 through to later 1964

"Manufactured by the Jennings Organ Company Limited"

These plates were in both layout and text identical to those used by Jennings for its console organs from the mid 1950s. Only the main fonts differed.

Continental serial numbers began at TC-1000. As mentioned on a previous page, plates were stamped by hand initially and added to the organs by the Despatch Department, headed by Jack Jennings (Tom's brother), as they became ready for sale. Jack would enter details of destination, buyer, date, and so on, against the new numbers in his registers (now unfortunately gone).

The voltage specified on the plate is "200/250V", ie. Europe and the UK. However, the transformers could run at either 115V or 240V, so the USA was in fact envisaged - just not on the plate.

Serial number 1094, late 1963.

Serial number 1313, early 1964.

Serial number 1549, mid to late 1964.

Plates from late 1964 to later 1967

"Manufactured by Jennings Musical Industries Limited"

"Dartford, Kent, England"

Plates are now machine stamped and the voltage rating changes - from "200/250 VOLTS" to "110/250 VOLTS". Bulk exports to the USA - in other words to Thomas Organ - are clearly in view, the deal with Thomas having been announced in late August 1964.

To date, few plates with numbers in the 1600s to 1800s have come to light. It is to be hoped that the section can be expanded in due course.

This version was used all the way through to later 1967 (Continental serial numbers in the low 4000s) and was affixed not only to organs made at the Vox Works, but to organs made in Italy that were earmarked for sale in Europe.

TC1888, probably mid 1965

A quick shot of the plate of BD-3148 ("BD" indicating assembly by Burndept), later 1965. Burndept plates, serial numbers in the 3000s, were generally hand stamped. Thanks to Glen for the picture.

TC-4018, 1967.

Plates from late 1967 to early / mid 1968

"Manufactured by Jennings Musical Industries Limited"

"Vox Works, Erith, Kent"

The final version of the plate, likely to have been introduced after the company had been placed in the hands of the official receiver. Plates for Vox amplifiers were adjusted at this point too.

Note that the voltage is again "200/250V", Europe and the UK only.

One of the last Super Continentals with a serial number in the 5000s, probably early 1968.

Below, thanks to Martin, a shot of the plate on the toobox that Rodney Angell made for himself at JMI. From 1965, Rodney worked primarily as an engineer, dividing his time between the R&D and Organ Departments.