Anyone familiar with this vintage record player?

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drewdavis
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Anyone familiar with this vintage record player?

Post: # 65172Unread post drewdavis
Thu Jun 20, 2024 3:04 am

Trying to determine who made this and when it was made. There are no markings on the cabinet itself and of course the only sticker is partially there…any help is appreciated
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organicmusic
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Re: Anyone familiar with this vintage record player?

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Thu Jun 20, 2024 6:11 am

Looks like a COLUMBIA Grafonola...
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Re: Anyone familiar with this vintage record player?

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Thu Jun 20, 2024 9:09 am

It has the "magic notes" logo and the name 'Columbia' under the diaphragm of the soundbox. There should be a decal on the lid (when open) that has 'Columbia Grafonola' and the logo as well. Cabinet could have been re-finished at some time, removing the decal. The tonearm design is definitely Columbia. I have collected antique phonographs and records since 1981 and have seen all kinds of machines and records.
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