1920s German Electrola Gramophone, wind up manual Gramophone record music player with records and new needles
A wonderful fully functional vintage wind up 1920s German Electrola gramophone, with several shellac 78 speed records and a packet of 100 brand new needles.
The picnic or suitcase gramophone of this type, which were the most common in use, differs from a gramophone which is more often seen in films etc in that this amplifies the music with just the ‘sound box’ and internal horn which is the round piece to which the needle is attached, rather than requiring a large exterior horn to be heard. The sound is then further amplified through the box, beneath the turntable. This version is more compact and so easier to store and transport. The volume and quality of sound is plenty loud enough and of a very listenable quality.
The amazingly impressive fact about these gramophones is that they work entirely without a power source besides the manual wind up lever which is unfolded from the case and wound to power the spinning turntable.
The sound is transmitted acoustically via the needle, through the ‘soundbox’ angled, as it should be at around 60° which is connected to the tone arm.
In case you are unfamiliar with 78s, these types of record preceded vinyl. They are usually made of shellac and are much stiffer and more brittle than vinyl records. They are smaller too, and run at around 78rpm as opposed to 33 or 45 with vinyl.
The needles are made of soft steel and can be purchased cheaply online in bulk (they should ideally be changed every side of a record due to degrading sound quality). They are quickly and easily changed with a simple thumbscrew.
A packet of 100 brand new needles are included, in the swing out compartment built in to the front right of the deck.
The lever to the front left is to adjust speed to fit with your dancing ability… It is 78rpm in the central position and can go a bit slower or faster.
The lever to the front right is the turntable brake which needs releasing before setting the tone arm and soundbox down on the record.
To the back left is a metal badge for the German music shop in which it was originally purchased, in Elberfeld, a town in Eastern Germany. The shop was run by the family of a musical instrument maker, Leopard Mitsching (1865-1922), who made flutes, trombones and violins.
In order to get your collection started I will be including a small variety of gramophone records from my collection.
The polished case is in good condition with a little caving to the top, and the latch works smoothly. The brown felt pad to the deck is in good condition for its age, and the mechanics are working well. There are marks commensurate with its near century of age over the chassis but overall it looks fantastic and works well. The motor has had a little oil to keep it working smoothly.
I have dozens of gramophone records for sale for use with this and similar gramophones. Click the text:
*** SEE IT IN ACTION! ***
Here is a video of this actual gramophone playing a record:
This Electrola Gramophone is a fantastic looking piece of music history. It is a wonderful period piece to wow your friends and family and a great way to get a party started!
Measures 41.5cm X 29cm X 14.5cm.
A wonderful fully functional vintage wind up 1920s German Electrola gramophone, with several shellac 78 speed records and a packet of 100 brand new needles.
The picnic or suitcase gramophone of this type, which were the most common in use, differs from a gramophone which is more often seen in films etc in that this amplifies the music with just the ‘sound box’ and internal horn which is the round piece to which the needle is attached, rather than requiring a large exterior horn to be heard. The sound is then further amplified through the box, beneath the turntable. This version is more compact and so easier to store and transport. The volume and quality of sound is plenty loud enough and of a very listenable quality.
The amazingly impressive fact about these gramophones is that they work entirely without a power source besides the manual wind up lever which is unfolded from the case and wound to power the spinning turntable.
The sound is transmitted acoustically via the needle, through the ‘soundbox’ angled, as it should be at around 60° which is connected to the tone arm.
In case you are unfamiliar with 78s, these types of record preceded vinyl. They are usually made of shellac and are much stiffer and more brittle than vinyl records. They are smaller too, and run at around 78rpm as opposed to 33 or 45 with vinyl.
The needles are made of soft steel and can be purchased cheaply online in bulk (they should ideally be changed every side of a record due to degrading sound quality). They are quickly and easily changed with a simple thumbscrew.
A packet of 100 brand new needles are included, in the swing out compartment built in to the front right of the deck.
The lever to the front left is to adjust speed to fit with your dancing ability… It is 78rpm in the central position and can go a bit slower or faster.
The lever to the front right is the turntable brake which needs releasing before setting the tone arm and soundbox down on the record.
To the back left is a metal badge for the German music shop in which it was originally purchased, in Elberfeld, a town in Eastern Germany. The shop was run by the family of a musical instrument maker, Leopard Mitsching (1865-1922), who made flutes, trombones and violins.
In order to get your collection started I will be including a small variety of gramophone records from my collection.
The polished case is in good condition with a little caving to the top, and the latch works smoothly. The brown felt pad to the deck is in good condition for its age, and the mechanics are working well. There are marks commensurate with its near century of age over the chassis but overall it looks fantastic and works well. The motor has had a little oil to keep it working smoothly.
I have dozens of gramophone records for sale for use with this and similar gramophones. Click the text:
*** SEE IT IN ACTION! ***
Here is a video of this actual gramophone playing a record:
This Electrola Gramophone is a fantastic looking piece of music history. It is a wonderful period piece to wow your friends and family and a great way to get a party started!
Measures 41.5cm X 29cm X 14.5cm.
