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General Industries Co., The; Elyria, OH
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| Name: | General Industries Co., The; Elyria, OH (USA) |
| Abbreviation: | general-in |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
The General Industries Co. Makers of Heineman motors, tone arms and sound boxes, and various brands of steel needles such as Okeh, True Tone etc. (1926). Later pre- and post-war production are phono motors and chassis, as well as record changer chassis. |
| Founded: | 1927 |
| History: |
The General Industries Co. is the successor to the General Phonograph Mfg. Co. and was established beginning of 1927. For a more comprehensive history see Heinemann / General Phonograph. |
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 30/31 | Public Address System 2M-30 | UY227 | Tubes only once per type listed. |
| USA | 46/47 | GI-RC130 | Record changer for 10" and 12" records, with cutting arm to make home recordings. ... | |
| USA | 48/49 | Combination Record-Changer Recorder GI-RC130L | Record changer for 10" and 12" records, with cutting arm to make home recordings... | |
| USA | 47 | GI-R90 | Record player with recorder mechanism designed to make home-type recordings on standard ce... | |
| USA | 48 | GI-R70 | Record player with recorder mechanism designed to make home-type recordings on standard ce... | |
| USA | 99/99 | Doublet with ID=183571 | ||
| USA | 46/47 | GI-RM4 | Smooth Power Recording Motor. | |
| USA | 36 | Automatic Record Changer Model K No. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | Compact changer unit with two-speed motor (33 and 78 rpm). Plays eight 10" records automat... | |
| USA | 36 | Automatic Record Changer Model L No. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 | Compact changer unit with two-speed motor (33 and 78 rpm). Plays eight 10" records or seve... | |
| USA | 40 | C120 & C120L | Record changers for 10" and 12" records. Models C120 and C120L are available for ... | |
| USA | 40 | C125 & C125L | Record changers for 10" and 12" records. Models C125 and C125L are available... | |
| USA | 30 | Electric Phonograph Motor Green Flyer | Electric motor for 78 rpm turntable, complete with record holder. |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
Logo 1928
Scanned from the Radio Retailing January 1947 page 84.
Scanned from the Radio & Television Retailing July 1947 page 64.
Scanned from the Radio & Television Retailing September 1947 page 100.
Logo in 1948
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