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Yesterday I picked up an Electric Brunswick Valencia Panatrope console phonograph in decent condition. It's complete and sounds amazing! It's my first Panatrope and couldn't pass it up for $80.
Does anyone know the approximate year of manufacture of the Valencia model?
Thanks!
AR
My First Panatrope
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My First Panatrope
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Re: My First Panatrope
Yes, 1928. Please post photos of your Panatrope. Some of the amplifier would be nice too.
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Re: My First Panatrope
Here are some pics. The Panatrope reproducer doesn't have the original needle thumb screw but has another one that works.
I'll post another pic of the horn later.
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I'll post another pic of the horn later.
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Re: My First Panatrope
Now that's about perfect--acoustic sound with electric convenience! And a Panatrope will play an acoustic disc just as well as it will play an electric. You have a phonograph and a half, and in a nice cabinet too.
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Re: My First Panatrope
These have great sound with that spruce horn. It's related to the great Cortez Panatrope, just with a smaller horn. A steal for $80. Cheneys also used a spruce horn but look totally different.
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Re: My First Panatrope
Yes the Valencia has great sound and I'll provide pics of the horn when I get a chance. This was a nice and lucky find for me.
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Re: My First Panatrope
If you are a member of the Antique phonograph society there is a Brunswick book downloadable for members only I think. Worth joining for just that book. Neil
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Re: My First Panatrope
Okay, thanks for the lead of the Brunswick book.
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Re: My First Panatrope
These really do sound great.
I actually think Brunswick electrics generally sound better on my Brunswick than they do on my HMV 202.
The soundbox and horn are obviously well matched to their recording process.
I have the Madrid console, which is the same works in a different cabinet.
I believe my machine was introduced in 1926, and here in Australia the Valencia was advertised as a new model in January 1927, so I suspect it was available in USA in late 1926.
The Madrid was priced at US$165, and the Valencia was US$225 or an extra $35 with an electric motor.
I actually think Brunswick electrics generally sound better on my Brunswick than they do on my HMV 202.
The soundbox and horn are obviously well matched to their recording process.
I have the Madrid console, which is the same works in a different cabinet.
I believe my machine was introduced in 1926, and here in Australia the Valencia was advertised as a new model in January 1927, so I suspect it was available in USA in late 1926.
The Madrid was priced at US$165, and the Valencia was US$225 or an extra $35 with an electric motor.