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Need help identifying model
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 4:05 am
by fenderjames
Hello , i recently aquired this ( see attatch.pics ) Columbia Grafonola and I cant find anywhere online specific info for this model . Can anyone help ? There is a factory installed plate stating A.M. Graphophone Co , Bridgeport Conn . no 35321 Other than that - no other model inditing markings anywhere . Thanks for viewing any help would be appreciated .
Re: Need help identifying model
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 5:05 am
by gramophoneshane
It;s difficult to tell without seeing the legs, but it looks similar to the model 100, although yours doesn't have the panelledmotor board.
I think most Columbias were made with the turntable recessed dont into the cabinet, so it shouldn't be too hard to identify yours but a pic of the legs might make it easier.
Re: Need help identifying model
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:27 am
by JohnM
fenderjames wrote:There is a factory installed plate stating A.M. Graphophone Co , Bridgeport Conn . no 35321
That would be "Am. Graphophone" as in 'American Graphophone', not "A.M. Graphophone".
Re: Need help identifying model
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 9:45 am
by phonogfp
Agreed - either a Model 100 or an earlier "Mignonette" (they are identical as far as I know). Also, note the position of the tone arm in G-shane's photos - - when playing records, your arm should be on the RIGHT side of the turntable as he shows. Change the steel needle for every record.
George P.
Re: Need help identifying model
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:41 pm
by Henry
I have that same Jolson album, Decca A-469, but the background color is gray, and the edge binding tape is red. (I'm not a Jolson fan, no matter what the colors!)