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Can anyone show me what a Columbia US Grand is? I have a chance to get one, but I don't know what it is.

Amberola wrote:Can anyone show me what a Columbia US Grand is? I have a chance to get one, but I don't know what it is.

I'm afraid there's no such thing. There are several models of "Columbia Grand" Graphophones, although technically the "Columbia Grand" was the Type AG.

There was also a U-S Phonograph Company "Grand," but it had nothing to do with Columbia.

George P.

phonogfp wrote:

Amberola wrote:Can anyone show me what a Columbia US Grand is? I have a chance to get one, but I don't know what it is.

I'm afraid there's no such thing. There are several models of "Columbia Grand" Graphophones, although technically the "Columbia Grand" was the Type AG.

There was also a U-S Phonograph Company "Grand," but it had nothing to do with Columbia.

George P.

I bet it is a US Grand. Is it worth chasing down?

Amberola wrote:

phonogfp wrote:

Amberola wrote:Can anyone show me what a Columbia US Grand is? I have a chance to get one, but I don't know what it is.

I'm afraid there's no such thing. There are several models of "Columbia Grand" Graphophones, although technically the "Columbia Grand" was the Type AG.

There was also a U-S Phonograph Company "Grand," but it had nothing to do with Columbia.

George P.

I bet it is a US Grand. Is it worth chasing down?

Yes, if it looks something like this, go for it!

2/4 minute US cylinder mechanism under the hood!

Just be aware that the majority of the U-S 2/4 reproducer change mechanisms have pot metal components that have generally not aged well. I know of another U-S "Grand" that is currently inoperable, and at the moment there's no avenue to fixing it. Years ago, a few sets of these components were reproduced in brass, and quickly sold out. I hope someone tackles these parts again - - there are many U-S machines out there that need them.

George P.

phonogfp wrote:Just be aware that the majority of the U-S 2/4 reproducer change mechanisms have pot metal components that have generally not aged well. I know of another U-S "Grand" that is currently inoperable, and at the moment there's no avenue to fixing it. Years ago, a few sets of these components were reproduced in brass, and quickly sold out. I hope someone tackles these parts again - - there are many U-S machines out there that need them.

George P.

Excellent point. The pot metal reproducer is very complex, essentially two reproducers, side by side under a pill shaped housing. Paul Baker rebuilt at least this one years ago but I don't think he's doing it now.

phonogfp wrote:Just be aware that the majority of the U-S 2/4 reproducer change mechanisms have pot metal components that have generally not aged well. I know of another U-S "Grand" that is currently inoperable, and at the moment there's no avenue to fixing it. Years ago, a few sets of these components were reproduced in brass, and quickly sold out. I hope someone tackles these parts again - - there are many U-S machines out there that need them.

George P.

It is the big machine in the Valecnik post. . It wouldn't let me quote? Anyways, the reproducer is shot, so I will pass.