This seller has a very nice HMV "Pigmy Grand" for sale, but be prepared to cringe when you click on the video and watch him play the record
http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-HMV-Pigmy-Gran ... 3cb1a059f2
Clueless seller with HMV Pigmy Grand
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- Victor Monarch
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Re: Clueless seller with HMV Pigmy Grand
I didn't even know you could do that and still get a record to play!! I thought the chewing of the grooves would stop the motor. Wow.
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Re: Clueless seller with HMV Pigmy Grand
I am surprised myself. It's possible to d it if you twist the soundbox in the right direction, but it's still cringe inducing.Shane wrote:I didn't even know you could do that and still get a record to play!! I thought the chewing of the grooves would stop the motor. Wow.
I'd like the machine though but can't afford it at that price.
Re: Clueless seller with HMV Pigmy Grand
That is indeed a "Pygmy Grand" case but the backbracket and tonearm are from a later machine - the Pygmy Grand should have a detachable bar (unique to this model) that releases the tonearm so it can be packed in a case.
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Re: Clueless seller with HMV Pigmy Grand
I assume this would not have originally been equipped with a Victrola #2 reproducer. What would the original have been?
Would be nice to have, but not at that price. At least it has a good strong motor!
Would be nice to have, but not at that price. At least it has a good strong motor!
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Re: Clueless seller with HMV Pigmy Grand
I'm pretty certain it would have been equipped with an Exhibition reproducer
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Re: Clueless seller with HMV Pigmy Grand
I think that the needle would have to be very blunt to do this. Try it with a new sharp needle on that record you always wanted to trash.......