SOLD: Cool 1920s "GenOla" Kids O/S Horn Tin Gramo $100

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SOLD: Cool 1920s "GenOla" Kids O/S Horn Tin Gramo $100

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Here's a cute diminutive machine made by the General Phonograph Co. of Elyria Ohio- a "GenOla"... possibly the only official outside- horn "ola" besides the Victor Schoolhouse. It's designed to play small Kiddie records or Little Wonders. I think this is the same company that made the "Baby" which, if I recall, was the "official" Little Wonder machine.

This little guy is in decent original condition with the biggest faults being the decal on the non- crank side and some paint loss where the horn fits into the soundbox.

I got this machine with the outside part of the horn connector completely split out and missing. A previous owner drilled a hole through the reproducer under the diaphragm and screwed the horn to the reproducer even though it made a massive air leak at the broken out chunk.

I repaired the connector with Milliput industrial putty and formed it. I didn't want to do too good of a job so it would match the condition of the machine and I succeeded, I think. Then I painted the repair and sprayed the area with a matte clear till the sheen all matched.

The horn is now semi permanently attached and sealed with a thin bead of clear silicone adhesive sealant. Reproducer (soundbox) also got fresh gaskets.

It appears that there should be a twist- in round cover on the bottom of the case.

It winds, runs, adjusts speed, and stops. Unfortunately I no longer have anything smaller than a 10" record to test it with. Assume it needs serviced at least.

$100.00. Postage should be way cheap on this one! :lol:

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Looks like Gregg Cline has the decals:
https://www.phonodecal.com/shop/phonogr ... genola-set
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REDUCED! $150 to $100
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PM Sent

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Marty Bufalini wrote:PM Sent
Wrong thread or are you ghosting me? :lol:
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Not sure what "ghosting" is but I sent you a PM regarding this machine.

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Marty Bufalini wrote:Not sure what "ghosting" is but I sent you a PM regarding this machine.

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Hi Marty- I was joking in that I never got the PM. Try again or email me directly at [email protected]. I'll try PMing you too.

Thanks! :D

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Marty Bufalini wrote:Sent email
Hi Marty- Just got it and answered- thanks much.
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