Scenemaster60
Well-Known Member
I have in my files a rather complete set of the Kliegl interim data sheets from their introduction of their new "all-quartz" line of fixtures introduced between about 1966 and the early 1970s. Those who were "in the field" at that time will certainly remember this roll-out of instruments. They became somewhat ubiquitous given the massive amount of new building and renovation of collegiate, community and professional theatre spaces that occurred in the US between 1965 and 1975 and the fact that Kliegl was such a major player in the US market at that time. They also had the resources and depth of product line to spec. an entire package deal that included dimmers, a patch panel, fixtures and plugging strips, etc. Other companies such as Rank-Strand, Major & Electro-Controls did this as well, but few seemed to have the market share that Kliegl had in the professional and collegiate market.
Remember, too, that the axial Altman 360Q didn't make its appearance until 1974. That made the Kliegl 1355/W (27 degree) and 1355 (19 degree) arguably the most efficient and versatile ellipsoidal on the market for about an 8 year period. Also, the Kliegl 6" fresnel (the 3508) like the 1355 ellipsoidals, shared the same lamp series: the EHB/C, EHD, EHF, EHG series of quartz lamps with with the G9.5 skirted bi-pin base.
I don't know for certain what year this series was superseded by the 1550 1K axials, but I have a data sheet for those that is dated 1980.
Remember, too, that the axial Altman 360Q didn't make its appearance until 1974. That made the Kliegl 1355/W (27 degree) and 1355 (19 degree) arguably the most efficient and versatile ellipsoidal on the market for about an 8 year period. Also, the Kliegl 6" fresnel (the 3508) like the 1355 ellipsoidals, shared the same lamp series: the EHB/C, EHD, EHF, EHG series of quartz lamps with with the G9.5 skirted bi-pin base.
I don't know for certain what year this series was superseded by the 1550 1K axials, but I have a data sheet for those that is dated 1980.