Hybrid HMV/Electrola portable gramophone

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Hybrid HMV/Electrola portable gramophone

by engbo » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:13 am

Just picked up a very interesting machine...
I tought that I've bought an "ordinairy" electrified HMV/Electrola 102 portable gramophone to scrap for parts, but it looks (to me) as an all original hybrid gramophone. :shock:
I will post some pictures later today/tomorrow.
Some (of the weird) details:
    Dual brand Spring/Electrical motor
    HMV/Electrola #4 soundbox + Electrola electrical soundbox (with holding clip)
    Original HMV/Electrola 102 case without the hole for the winder on the side, this one has the hole at the front
    Tonearm like the 101
    Motorboard looks more like the 101
    Combined electrical and mechanical start/autobrake/stop mechanism

More later.
Has anyone info on this German HMV/Electrola (106-UP)?

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Re: Hybrid HMV/Electrola portable gramophone

by shane » Fri Oct 10, 2008 4:09 pm

It sounds like an interesting machine. I'm looking forward to seeing the photo's.
I don't suppose the motor is the same as the one pictured below?
I bought this on ebay some time ago but have never found out what sort of portable it came from.
When it arrived, I realised a part of the speed control was missing. If mine is the same, I'd really appreciate a photo similar to my last one, so I can see what the part with the governor felt looks like and how it's attached etc.

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