One Of The Last Coin Phonographs
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2019 5:37 pm
Prior to 1934 automatic phonographs, which accepted money in exchange for recorded music, were known as "coin phonographs". The term jukebox didn't really become a popular nick-name until some time after that.
Showcased here, is one of the last coin phonographs, this one offered in 1928. It is a Holcomb & Hoke "Electramuse Super Tone". This model was the top of the line for that year, as two other models were offered, the lowest cost one being an acoustically amplified model designated the "Concert" and the middle one "Concert Grand".
The back glass is animated, with moving clouds that also change color, and the background in the back glass has rippling water effects. The stack holds 10 records on special metal plates and the records play sequentially (no selecting). The turntable rises up to release and lower the next record into playing position. After the last disc has finished playing, the turntable pushes the entire stack up to the top of three pilons to begin the sequence all over again.
The restoration on this one was began in July of this year. Months later, it ready for display in our "Changer Museum". I hope you enjoy this show and tell.
Cheers, Russie and Lori
Showcased here, is one of the last coin phonographs, this one offered in 1928. It is a Holcomb & Hoke "Electramuse Super Tone". This model was the top of the line for that year, as two other models were offered, the lowest cost one being an acoustically amplified model designated the "Concert" and the middle one "Concert Grand".
The back glass is animated, with moving clouds that also change color, and the background in the back glass has rippling water effects. The stack holds 10 records on special metal plates and the records play sequentially (no selecting). The turntable rises up to release and lower the next record into playing position. After the last disc has finished playing, the turntable pushes the entire stack up to the top of three pilons to begin the sequence all over again.
The restoration on this one was began in July of this year. Months later, it ready for display in our "Changer Museum". I hope you enjoy this show and tell.
Cheers, Russie and Lori