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Academy gramophone
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 10:26 pm
by CharliePhono
This is a Craigslist item, and while I don't imagine anyone reading this in the UK is going to pop over to Arizona to look at it, I was intrigued by the design as well as the similarity of the tonearm to the Columbias, reminiscent of the Plano-Reflex type. I understand, from the CLPGS web site, that the Academy brand was purchased by Columbia at some point in their history. I'm amazed at the horn opening. Is it possible that the horn was that large, or was this just a large Art Deco cutout? I do like it though. Anybody ever heard one play, and if so, how was it? Cheers! (Here's the link:
https://prescott.craigslist.org/atq/6144786369.html.
Re: Academy gramophone
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 11:31 pm
by HisMastersVoice
That is gorgeous! I'm a sucker for Art Deco.
Re: Academy gramophone
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:38 am
by Phono48
The components are good quality, with a Garrard motor, Academy soundbox and a nice needle dispenser, but the whole thing is let down by the cheap,varnished plywood cabinet.
Re: Academy gramophone
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 12:24 pm
by CharliePhono
HisMastersVoice wrote:That is gorgeous! I'm a sucker for Art Deco.
Ditto. I'd buy it just for the grille
Re: Academy gramophone
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 6:18 pm
by estott
CharliePhono wrote:HisMastersVoice wrote:That is gorgeous! I'm a sucker for Art Deco.
Ditto. I'd buy it just for the grille
A fair amount of their grilles incorporated the letter "A"