Question on Dulcephone?

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flashpanblue
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Question on Dulcephone?

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Hello,
Can someone who knows more about this British machine answer a question for me. Where the tone arm attaches to the front of the back bracket there appears to be a nut and clamp type arrangement. Is this correct or has it been repaired at some time??
thanks
Pete
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US PHONO
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Re: Question on Dulcephone?

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This looks more like an Odeon ie German.

Dulcephone / Dulcetto usually had the name cast on the horn support. I presume you are reading the name off the soundbox?

Could you maybe post a pic of the motor?

US PHONO
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Re: Question on Dulcephone?

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I checked my literature. Your machine is definitely Odeon. The dual clip to attach the horn to the bracket is correct.

flashpanblue
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Re: Question on Dulcephone?

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Hi US Phono,
This machine is listed for sale in my area. I was interested in it but have been unable to find any pictures on the internet to compare it to. It was first offered for sale at $900, then slowly came down in price. The fellow is now asking $600.00 The seller is calling it a Dulcephone but you say it might be a German machine. Does it appear to you to be all original.
thanks
Pete

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Re: Question on Dulcephone?

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Hi,
I just found this image of an Odeon Gramophone on the internet. It was one that Howard Hope from the U.K. had. It has a different horn but the cabinet sure looks the same!
Pete
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