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Curt A wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:34 pm It would be an easy fix from weather beaten to very nice. No major finish issues - mainly surface cosmetic...

The front of the cabinet is split and there is quite a bit of woodworm to fix too. It's not a great example in my book and would need a cabinet overhaul with refinishing, something I'd personally steer away from these days. I also can't help but be reminded of what Frank James thought of the Mk 4 every time I look at it. He was not impressed with the sound this particular model reproduces. I thought it was okay for a table gramophone but I've heard much better machines of a similar size.

Steve wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:38 am

Curt A wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:34 pm It would be an easy fix from weather beaten to very nice. No major finish issues - mainly surface cosmetic...

The front of the cabinet is split and there is quite a bit of woodworm to fix too. It's not a great example in my book and would need a cabinet overhaul with refinishing, something I'd personally steer away from these days. I also can't help but be reminded of what Frank James thought of the Mk 4 every time I look at it. He was not impressed with the sound this particular model reproduces. I thought it was okay for a table gramophone but I've heard much better machines of a similar size.

Cor Blimey !

So it's gone from 'Weather Beaten' to 'Woodworm Infested', 'Case splitting' ...... with a sound quality that a Geisha Portable would rival

Talk about 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder !

Curt A wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:34 pm It would be an easy fix from weather beaten to very nice. No major finish issues - mainly surface cosmetic...

Very interesting CurtA.

I have seen some of your restorations and 'creations' and they certainly are 'a joy to behold' !

Well, it sold for £1,330.12 (twelve pence ???!!!) - which wasn't so far off £ 1,500.

Of course opinions differ, but from what I can see, in my personal opinion, this was great value.

I noticed a day or two ago that the accessories included (what I think is) an EMG Wax container ? I have never seen one before in a sale and I guess it will be a long time before another one shows up. It would be great to hear from the buyer to know if there is any wax left inside !

I hope some-one on here got it and it would be great to hear what they think about everything.

My friend bought it and it’s now part of our collection at the Finnish Gramophone Museum.

Jaso wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:23 pm My friend bought it and it’s now part of our collection at the Finnish Gramophone Museum.

Well, this is absolutely fantastic news !

It is wonderful to know that these important items will be available 'for all to see' and in 'very safe hands'.

Another very happy ending !