Featured Phonograph No. 119 Expert Minor Gramophone
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2015 11:26 am
Make: Expert
Model: Minor
Serial #: N/A- case not marked
Year(s) Made: 1930-1932
Number Produced: unknown
Original Cost (1930): £20
Case/Cabinet Size: Cabinet 11 ¾" H x 17 ½" D x 23 ¼" W
Turntable/Mandrel: 12 inch turntable
Reproducer/Sound-Box: Expert two-spring
Motor: two spring Paillard GGR 255
Horn Dimensions: 18" in diameter at the bell
Reproduction Parts: none
Current Value: $2,500-3,000
Interesting Facts: This particular example was located in Charlotte, North Carolina about two years ago and has been completely restored. While the cabinet is not marked as an Expert, it bears the same unique feet that can be found on page 54 of Frank James's The EMG Story. Everything points this to being an Expert Minor. This particular example sounds quite nice, and was an amazing find, to say the least.
Video link: https://youtu.be/F_J8BpqmRqk(absence of bass due to microphone)
Model: Minor
Serial #: N/A- case not marked
Year(s) Made: 1930-1932
Number Produced: unknown
Original Cost (1930): £20
Case/Cabinet Size: Cabinet 11 ¾" H x 17 ½" D x 23 ¼" W
Turntable/Mandrel: 12 inch turntable
Reproducer/Sound-Box: Expert two-spring
Motor: two spring Paillard GGR 255
Horn Dimensions: 18" in diameter at the bell
Reproduction Parts: none
Current Value: $2,500-3,000
Interesting Facts: This particular example was located in Charlotte, North Carolina about two years ago and has been completely restored. While the cabinet is not marked as an Expert, it bears the same unique feet that can be found on page 54 of Frank James's The EMG Story. Everything points this to being an Expert Minor. This particular example sounds quite nice, and was an amazing find, to say the least.
Video link: https://youtu.be/F_J8BpqmRqk(absence of bass due to microphone)