E M Ginn machine on USA Ebay!

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E M Ginn machine on USA Ebay!

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Starts at $6,750. Not my listing. Any thoughts??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-CONCERT-E- ... 1c30aa33a3
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52089 wrote:Starts at $6,750. Not my listing. Any thoughts??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-CONCERT-E- ... 1c30aa33a3
It's an EMG, 99% sure it's a Mk Xb - and at a quick glance, although the horn has seen better days, it all looks right and rather splendid!
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Must be Rick Wilkins selling it if it's in Duncanville.
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There may well be more machines of this sort in the US than previously expected. I'll pay far more attention to Craigslist and garage sale ads that say "Old gramophone".
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Sounds pretty darn good even on the apple lap top speakers!
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JohnM wrote:Must be Rick Wilkins selling it if it's in Duncanville.
his business card at the bottom of the auction page is a dead give-away ;)

The edges of the horn are a little crunchy, but I suppose that's a minor issue.
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Must have sounded good to justify such a.... "functional"... appearance. :roll:

What is the horn made from ?

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"This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available."

I'm assuming it sold.
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De Soto Frank wrote:Must have sounded good to justify such a.... "functional"... appearance. :roll:

What is the horn made from ?

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Aluminium casting for the base, and papier appliqué.
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I think £4500 is a reasonable price for an Xb even in that condition.

It looks like the horn has a repair at the rim and is visually tatty but structurally sound. Some superficial repairs and polishing could make that machine look ten times better.

It amazes me when eBay sellers do not even wipe the dust away before taking a photograph! Yet such auctions are still successful so maybe it adds to the charm and authenticity.
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