Help identify machine

Post by **rgordon939** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:34 am

Is this a legitimate HMV machine model? I know very little about them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Rich Gordon

HisMastersVoice · Post by **HisMastersVoice** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:40 am

It's a Crapophone unfortunately. Please note the angled crank, the hallmark of an illegitimate machine. There are other clues as well, such as the sharply angled horn elbow, poorly cut wood, and the design in general.

RolandVV-360 · Post by **RolandVV-360** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:41 am

Sharp joints on the horn, badly lacquered cabinet...

Looks like a crapophone to me.

Post by **rgordon939** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:44 am

Thought that was the case, just looked wrong. Thank you for confirming this.

Rich Gordon

Phonofreak · Post by **Phonofreak** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 2:31 pm

Don't forget the phony decal, tone arm and reproducer. Victor/HMV never made anything like that. Eric Reiss's book, the Complete Talking Machine has a chapter devoted to that.
Harvey Kravitz

Post by **Phono48** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 3:22 pm

At least the soundbox, motor and turntable are original HMV, even if they have been removed from a 102 portable!

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