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Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 9:28:51 PM on 1 March 2015.
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Location: Latham, ACT
Member since 21 February 2015 Member #: 1705 Postcount: 2155 |
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Hi guys I'm not sure of the year of this little gem. Its another family item which lucky me has received from my awesome mum. I believe it is in fully working order but can any of you tell me if the arm and needle weight can be adjusted as it sits very heavily and I dont want to ruin any old records.   Update: One more photo.  |
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Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 3:58:04 PM on 4 March 2015.
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Location: Melbourne, VIC
Member since 24 February 2015 Member #: 1706 Postcount: 31 |
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Great looking gramophone! I have the exact same one which my father purchased in the UK in the 70's. You typically cant adjust the weight on gramophone arms. The steel needle needs to make good contact with the 78rpm groove in order to create vibrations in the sound box. Gramophone records are not like LP's, these records will wear down the steel needle long before the steel needle will wear them down. Great find! |
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Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 3:59:12 PM on 4 March 2015.
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Location: Melbourne, VIC
Member since 24 February 2015 Member #: 1706 Postcount: 31 |
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I believe my identical HMV gramophone is circa 1935-38. |
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Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 9:59:26 PM on 4 March 2015.
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Location: Latham, ACT
Member since 21 February 2015 Member #: 1705 Postcount: 2155 |
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Cool thanks. Now I need some 78s. |
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