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HMV GRAMOPHONE MODEL 104, 1932

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HMV GRAMOPHONE MODEL 104, 1932

A beautiful example of the famous HMV Gramophone. The sound was fair due to the wooden box, but not as good as some horn types. The style similar to this was first introduced in 1913.

Bruce Hammond Collection

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  • I bought the exact same model in 1962 at a Red Cross jumble sale, for sixpence (my week's pocket money).
    Somewhat weirdly, I preferred 1930s dance bands and comedy monologues to the Beatles and amassed a large but fragile collection of 78s to play on it.
    I did later succumb to and appreciate modern music and the old wind up was relegated to the garage.
    I restored it when it started to look a bit sad and cleaned and greased the spring.
    It now works and looks fine - sixpence well spent!


    .......... John, Newhaven, 20th of December 2024

  • The horn in this model (mine is a 104A) is manufactured from steel and very well shaped. With the original soundbox (a model 5 or 5A) produces a very pleasing sound. Often it requires a cushion to be placed in front as there is no volume control (a pair of doors) with this model. Volume has to be selected by choosing the appropriate needle (soft, normal and loud)
    .......... Richard Stow, West Wickham, England, 1st of October 2014

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