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This "Gondora" could be either a Columbia client machine or an unauthorised copy.
It has some Columbia/Garrard components but appears to be cheaply made when compared to a genuine Columbia.
I find it hard to believe that it left the factory with the horn mouth unfinished in bare wood.

By stipulating collection only from London, the seller is restricting their potential market. Portables are easy to post!

epigramophone wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 5:29 am I find it hard to believe that it left the factory with the horn mouth unfinished in bare wood.

Do I detect a felt pad glued to the base of the horn location? If so, that suggests that the internal horn is missing.

Barry

It does look as though it’s missing the horn tray or insert…

I think you are both correct, but why would anyone remove it?

Phono48 wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 5:37 pm

Do I detect a felt pad glued to the base of the horn location? If so, that suggests that the internal horn is missing.

Barry

Just realised what I thought was a felt pad is actually the plastic crank handle. Must get some new glasses! That aside, it still looks as though the internal horn is missing.

Barry