Is this the correct motor?

OrthoFan · Post by **OrthoFan** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:40 pm

Hi Shane:

Many thanks for posting that. As you note, it does clear up the mystery. I'm glad that this was beyond the range of my (current) finances, 'cause if I was the one who got it, I'd be wanting the lid, now, too.

recordo · Post by **recordo** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:51 pm

oh yes! Couldn't agree more O-F!

Cant Stop Drooling.

(I thought only the spring versions were in the rounded cases and the electric ones were in rectangular cases as in the record cover I posted a few messages above?) I Still WANT it!

Glad you got it Shane. Look forward to a video of it!

gramophoneshane · Post by **gramophoneshane** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:19 am

recordo wrote: (I thought only the spring versions were in the rounded cases and the electric ones were in rectangular cases as in the record cover I posted a few messages above?)

The rectangular machine on the cover you posted is the HMV 119. As far as I know, it was only available with an electric motor.
There was actually a 119 on ebay a month or so ago. If I remember correctly, it sold for under $100, & it appeared to be in great condition too. They use the same running gear as the 122, but they dont seem to attract a lot of interest- I suppose because they are minus the cute factor.

Here's another record sleeve that shows the electric 122.

122 sleeve 004.JPG

And this sleeve shows yet another model, but I dont know what model designation this one had. It looks pretty much the same as the 119, but is covered in rexine.
It's interesting that this cover also states 2 models were available. I dont know if that means this particular model could have either motor, or if this model perhaps replaced the 119 & the 122 spring model was still around??

122 sleeve 008.JPG

gramophoneshane · Post by **gramophoneshane** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 1:55 am

I finally got around to doing a video of my little 122 playing. The sound quality isn't brilliant because the record is a little worn & I'm using a cheap reproduction Thomas transistor radio as the amp, but it gives a general idea of how it sounds.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr2HDYWcfwE[/youtube]

recordo · Post by **recordo** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 2:16 am

Shane,

It's brilliant. I saw it a few days ago when you posted it. (I'm "hammondmania" on YouTube. ). Congratulations. Now my search begins.

Regards, Glenn.

gramophoneshane · Post by **gramophoneshane** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 3:45 pm

Thanks Glenn. It's one of my favorite players these days. Good luck in finding one for your own collection.

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