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Odd stuff
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 2:36 pm
by dutchman
Found this stored away - friend picked this up in Greece in the 60's, gave it to me in pieces, cabinet in pieces etc, so I spent a weekend putting it back to together - it is a classic Frankenmachine so
Purists please cover your eyes
Re: Odd stuff
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 4:39 am
by m0xiemama
I think it is cool in a kitschy way. How does it sound??
Re: Odd stuff
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 5:25 am
by epigramophone
That is quite a hybrid you have there!
The soundbox is an HMV 5a or 5b, and probably worth more than the rest of the machine put together.
The tonearm is a Columbia(UK) Plano-Reflex of about 1929, fitted upside down to connect with the back bracket, and the speed control is a Paillard.
The combination of the HMV soundbox and the external horn should give a very acceptable sound.
Re: Odd stuff
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:41 am
by dutchman
Oh indeed, really sounds good..