1940s Triumph wind-up Gramophone with records and needles
An excellent Triumph collectable wind up Gramophone records player from the 1940s, with needles and selection of records.
The ‘picnic’ gramophone picks up the vibrations in the ‘sound box’ which is the round piece to which the needle is attached, which travels through the hollow arm into an internal metal box where it is amplified, rather than requiring a large exterior horn to be heard. 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 unclipped 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.
A selection of Gramophone records are included in the compartment in the lid as a gift to start your collection off with and so you have something to play straight away.
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.
Several needles are included, both in the pot built in to the front right of the deck and there are also many more brand new needles in a packet of needles I have included.
The lever to the front right is a brake for the turntable for use when turning the record over or packing away.
The lever to the front left enables the listener to select the speed, 78rpm, a little slower or faster, depending on the speed of your foxtrot…
This Gramophone is a fantastic 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!
*** See and hear this player in action:
https://youtube.com/shorts/FvK0B4O_s-o?si=PxS2EfkR9Y9DUcA7 ***
Measures 38cm deep X 29cm wide X 16cm tall.
An excellent Triumph collectable wind up Gramophone records player from the 1940s, with needles and selection of records.
The ‘picnic’ gramophone picks up the vibrations in the ‘sound box’ which is the round piece to which the needle is attached, which travels through the hollow arm into an internal metal box where it is amplified, rather than requiring a large exterior horn to be heard. 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 unclipped 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.
A selection of Gramophone records are included in the compartment in the lid as a gift to start your collection off with and so you have something to play straight away.
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.
Several needles are included, both in the pot built in to the front right of the deck and there are also many more brand new needles in a packet of needles I have included.
The lever to the front right is a brake for the turntable for use when turning the record over or packing away.
The lever to the front left enables the listener to select the speed, 78rpm, a little slower or faster, depending on the speed of your foxtrot…
This Gramophone is a fantastic 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!
*** See and hear this player in action:
https://youtube.com/shorts/FvK0B4O_s-o?si=PxS2EfkR9Y9DUcA7 ***
Measures 38cm deep X 29cm wide X 16cm tall.
