Gramophone Super Grippa

Perophone Ltd.; London

  • Año
  • 1926 ?
  • Categoría
  • Máquina parlante mecánica - gramófono o fonógrafo.
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 369997

 Especificaciones técnicas

  • Principio principal
  • Amplificador de Audio
  • Gama de ondas
  • - no hay
  • Tensión de funcionamiento
  • Solar / alimentación por manivela.
  • Altavoz
  • Corneta
  • Material
  • Madera
  • de Radiomuseum.org
  • Modelo: Gramophone Super Grippa - Perophone Ltd.; London
  • Forma
  • Portátil > 20 cm (sin la necesidad de una red)
  • Ancho, altura, profundidad
  • 11 x 5 x 10.75 inch / 279 x 127 x 273 mm
  • Anotaciones
  • The Super Grippa was introduced as the successor to the Pixie Grippa, offering improved tone quality and craftsmanship. It was marketed as “the last word in portable gramophones”—a compact, unbreakable design intended for both domestic and travel use. The case resembles a small suitcase with internal horn, turntable, and tone‑arm assembly.

    Construction

    • Solid dovetailed wooden cabinet covered in waterproof black leatherette
    • All brass fitments
    • Metal‑bound lid and patented record container

    Technical features

    • Solid metal patent sound chamber and motor board (one‑piece construction)
    • Double amplifier system for enhanced tone
    • Fitted with either Thorens No. 39 worm‑gear motor or Garrard All‑British motor
    • Internal horn and tone‑arm assembly designed for durability and portability

    Purpose and performance
    Advertised as “truly unbreakable”, the Super Grippa combined high‑grade tone reproduction with extreme portability. It was promoted as suitable for both refined parlour listening and rugged travel conditions, emphasizing its compact size, strength, and value.

  • Peso neto
  • 10.25 lb (10 lb 4 oz) / 4.654 kg
  • Precio durante el primer año
  • 4.20 £
  • Mencionado en
  • -- Original prospect or advert (The Talking Machine World Jul 15, 1926, p.127)
  • Autor
  • Modelo creado por Gary Cowans. Ver en "Modificar Ficha" los participantes posteriores.

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