Graphophone Model B

hearsedriver · Post by **hearsedriver** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 1:45 pm

I have a lead on a Graphophone Model B with the case and horn innocent condition . They want $225.00 for it . I know nothing about Columbias. Is that a good price? Average price? The horn looks like the one used on a Gem. The black one with a gold band around it. Thanks
Here's a Couple of pictures. As you can see, there is a lot of playing wear.

Phonofreak · Post by **Phonofreak** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 2:08 pm

That's a good price on a Model B Graphophone. It looks like it will clean up nicely. The black funnel horn was used on the Q and the B.
Harvey Kravitz

downsouth · Post by **downsouth** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 3:24 pm

The belt cover is missing. That's $85-100. Wes

hearsedriver · Post by **hearsedriver** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 3:40 pm

Thanks for pointing that out! Are they hard to find? Also, the seed on this one varies. Starts out fast, gets slow. And then speeds back up. Any ideas?

ChuckA · Post by **ChuckA** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 4:04 pm

It's also missing the front metal tag

Chuck

hearsedriver · Post by **hearsedriver** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:34 pm

Well, probably not a great deal but, I bought it and think it's cool. It plays fine. The owner wasn't sure how to operate it . Needs a little tweaking but that's to be expected. The horn is a repro. If someone had a picture of the tag that is missing that mounts on the board in front of the machine, I would appreciate it . I'd like to find one. Thanks

phonogfp · Post by **phonogfp** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:18 pm

Here's the plate you need:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COLUMBIA-B-PHON ... Sw2gxY2dT-

Take your Eagle completely apart and clean it well. Some 0000 steel wool and metal polish will make a huge difference in its appearance, and proper lubrication after those gears have been cleaned with a toothbrush will help it play like a charm.

Here's the belt cover you need too:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GEAR-COVER-FOR- ... SwopRYdDYK

Since these are offered by the same seller, make him an offer on both items. You'll save some shipping cost too...

Good luck!

George P.

Phonofreak · Post by **Phonofreak** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:45 pm

Even if you have to buy the metal plate and gear cover, the price is not out of line. Except for a cleaning and tweaking, It's better than the average Model B. If the horn is original, that's even better.
Harvey Kravitz

hearsedriver · Post by **hearsedriver** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:39 pm

phonogfp wrote:Here's the plate you need:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COLUMBIA-B-PHON ... Sw2gxY2dT-

Take your Eagle completely apart and clean it well. Some 0000 steel wool and metal polish will make a huge difference in its appearance, and proper lubrication after those gears have been cleaned with a toothbrush will help it play like a charm.

Here's the belt cover you need too:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GEAR-COVER-FOR- ... SwopRYdDYK

Since these are offered by the same seller, make him an offer on both items. You'll save some shipping cost too...

Good luck!

George P.

Thanks George!

hearsedriver · Post by **hearsedriver** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:41 pm

Phonofreak wrote:Even if you have to buy the metal plate and gear cover, the price is not out of line. Except for a cleaning and tweaking, It's better than the average Model B. If the horn is original, that's even better.
Harvey Kravitz

That good to know! Unfortunately, the horn is a reproduction. Might have to bury it in the back yard for awhile

Are these the same horns used on the GEM ? Seems like the end that goes to the reproducer is smaller.

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