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Shenandoah Floor Model Phonograph
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 4:09 pm
by saphicdrmr
Hi. I just purchased this at an auction and don't know much about it. I keep thinking it should have a horn, but am not sure. Should it? Anyone know anything about this thing?
Re: Shenandoah Floor Model Phonograph
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 4:28 pm
by 52089
If you remove the decorative front grill, you should see the horn. Usually you can just lift the grill up a bit, then the bottom of the grill will clear the machine and you can remove the grill.
Re: Shenandoah Floor Model Phonograph
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:57 pm
by phonogfp
Shenandoah is not among the brands listed in this article (many brands aren't), but this will tell you a lot about it:
https://www.antiquephono.org/brand-talk ... j-wakeman/
If this is your first antique phonograph, you'll find this article to be quite helpful:
https://www.antiquephono.org/basic-anti ... onal-tips/
Have fun with your new phonograph!
George P.
Re: Shenandoah Floor Model Phonograph
Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 8:07 pm
by shermn8r
How much did you pay for the Shenandoah? I found the same one for sale locally and I'm considering buying it.
Re: Shenandoah Floor Model Phonograph
Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 9:50 pm
by OrthoFan
That looks very similar to the Shenandoah model AX from 1920 --
FROM --
https://archive.org/stream/CAT31303834#page/16/mode/2up
Re: Shenandoah Floor Model Phonograph
Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 2:40 am
by estott
A simple and inexpensive machine, but the quartered oak veneer elevates it a bit.
Re: Shenandoah Floor Model Phonograph
Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 12:37 pm
by OrthoFan
I also found this:
FROM:
https://books.google.com/books?id=H0NIA ... 22&f=false
Hope we hear back from the O.P.
OrthoFan
Re: Shenandoah Floor Model Phonograph
Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 12:59 pm
by shermn8r
Can anyone tell me the value of a Shenandoah today? It looks to be in good condition and plays
Re: Shenandoah Floor Model Phonograph
Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 1:52 pm
by Curt A
shermn8r wrote:Can anyone tell me the value of a Shenandoah today? It looks to be in good condition and plays
There is no "set value" or price guide... it all depends on what someone is willing to pay. "No name" or off brand machines are not very desirable, unless they are extremely well made and stylish. If you are trying to determine the amount to buy it for, less is better, but no more than $150-$175 max... and only if you like it... And, that being said, I personally wouldn't buy it for any price. If you want a good machine, wait for a Victrola, Edison or Columbia. Just my opinion.
Re: Shenandoah Floor Model Phonograph
Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 2:07 pm
by shermn8r
$200 was the asking price, I offered $100, they countered with $150. I dont think I want to go any higher than $125 but I dont know enough about them to be sure I'm not throwing my money away. I found similar items on Ebay with a wide range of prices, one as high as $995. I won't resell it, I don't need the money, it's for the kids and grandkids to enjoy for years to come.