Electrola German made tabletop
Have not seen this one before. Any information would be appreciated. For sale whiten driving distance for me.
Edited to correct name
Electrola
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Re: Electora
Basically a German Orthophonic Victor. Snag it!
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Re: Electora
I'd snag it if I were you!
The brand, by the bye, is "Electrola," not "Electora." Both sound suitably antique, though.
The brand, by the bye, is "Electrola," not "Electora." Both sound suitably antique, though.
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Re: Electora
Thanks,
Orlando show tomorrow and Saturday so will see if I can go see it on Sunday.
It is going cheap but would like an estimate on value?
Orlando show tomorrow and Saturday so will see if I can go see it on Sunday.
It is going cheap but would like an estimate on value?
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Re: Electrola
Picked it up today along with a table top Columbia Grafonola .... Total for both $220.00
Will post pictures tomorrow.
I do not believe the reproducer is original to the machine. It has a Goldring reproducer.
Any thoughts?
Will post pictures tomorrow.
I do not believe the reproducer is original to the machine. It has a Goldring reproducer.
Any thoughts?
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Re: Electrola
The original reproducer for these machines is a Electrola-labeled version of the English HMV4 (similar to the Victor 4). Electrola nr 4 reproducers are not that common, but their English HMV counterparts are, you can find them at least weekly for sale on the English ebay. If you don't care much for the authenticity, the Goldring is a good reproducer, and it may perform as well as the nr 4 on this machine.Herman wrote:
I do not believe the reproducer is original to the machine. It has a Goldring reproducer.
Any thoughts?
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Re: Electrola
Thanks Carlos. You confirmed what I thought. I will keep the Goldring on the machine and keep my eyes open for the correct reproducer.CarlosV wrote:The original reproducer for these machines is a Electrola-labeled version of the English HMV4 (similar to the Victor 4). Electrola nr 4 reproducers are not that common, but their English HMV counterparts are, you can find them at least weekly for sale on the English ebay. If you don't care much for the authenticity, the Goldring is a good reproducer, and it may perform as well as the nr 4 on this machine.Herman wrote:
I do not believe the reproducer is original to the machine. It has a Goldring reproducer.
Any thoughts?
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Re: Electrola
A few snaps of the Electrola 4 and 4A for reference
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Re: Electrola
There is one for sale at the German ebay, see https://www.ebay.de/itm/Electrola-No-4- ... rk:12:pf:0
Unfortunately it looks like it has a damaged mica.
Unfortunately it looks like it has a damaged mica.
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Re: Electrola
It's not an Orthophonic Victrola, it's an HMV Model 109, made in London but badged 'Electrola' for the German market where, as a result of WW1, The Gramophone Company no longer had the rights to the HMV trade mark. It dates from about 1927.