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Hello,
I recently purchased a Columbia Grafonola Model F2. I have never owned anything like this and am trying to find information on it, and possible places for parts if needd.. I believe it has an Oak Case, I am trying to determine the age of the machine but I have had a hard time finding anything about an F2 Model. Anyone with any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Columbia Grafonola F2
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Re: Columbia Grafonola F2
From Robert Baumbach's "Columbia Phonograph Companion Volume II":
The Grafonola F-2 was introduced 1918 for $100. The F-2 was the same as the E-2, except that it contained the Individual Record Ejector system which held 47 records. (The E-2 was Columbia's least expensive floor model at that time at $90). The cabined was offered in a choice of red mahogany, brown mahogany, satin walnut, or fumed, golden or English oak. The price was raised to $140 by 1920, then reduced to $100. It was equiped with the Non Set Automatic Stop. This machine was also available with an electric motor at additional cost.
I'm sorry, this is all the information that's available from this book about this specific model. At least it should give you some idea about when it was made. Unfortunately Columbia was not very good in keeping records, most of the data available is from old catalogues. Maybe you could share a few pictures of your machine?
Andreas
The Grafonola F-2 was introduced 1918 for $100. The F-2 was the same as the E-2, except that it contained the Individual Record Ejector system which held 47 records. (The E-2 was Columbia's least expensive floor model at that time at $90). The cabined was offered in a choice of red mahogany, brown mahogany, satin walnut, or fumed, golden or English oak. The price was raised to $140 by 1920, then reduced to $100. It was equiped with the Non Set Automatic Stop. This machine was also available with an electric motor at additional cost.
I'm sorry, this is all the information that's available from this book about this specific model. At least it should give you some idea about when it was made. Unfortunately Columbia was not very good in keeping records, most of the data available is from old catalogues. Maybe you could share a few pictures of your machine?
Andreas