Is this a real Berliner?
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 6:53 pm
- Bill
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Is this a real Berliner?
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Re: Is this a real Berliner?
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 9:45 pm
Looks legit to me!
- Bill
- Bill
Re: Is this a real Berliner?
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 10:03 pm
Judging by other known K&R examples, this may be one of the earliest versions, although not complete.
It would be virtually impossible to find original parts to complete this machine, but who knows, someone might have them...
The versions that I have actually seen in person are similar to the one shown below, originally posted by Wayne in Canada (gramophone78 on the Forum).
It would be virtually impossible to find original parts to complete this machine, but who knows, someone might have them...
The versions that I have actually seen in person are similar to the one shown below, originally posted by Wayne in Canada (gramophone78 on the Forum).
Re: Is this a real Berliner?
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2020 10:39 pm
It looks as though all this Gramophone needs is a horn, support, and elbow.
DonnieJ posted a thread on his reproduction K&R project, where he has been working on replica horns. The support and elbow could be reproduced by researching extant specimens, and finding a capable craftsman. The result might not be 100% original; but it would be a worthy restoration of this historical rarity!
- Bill
DonnieJ posted a thread on his reproduction K&R project, where he has been working on replica horns. The support and elbow could be reproduced by researching extant specimens, and finding a capable craftsman. The result might not be 100% original; but it would be a worthy restoration of this historical rarity!
- Bill