COLUMBIA DISC GRAPHOPHONE  


THIS IS ONE OF THE MODST WONDERFUL ANCIENT INSTRUMENTS WE HAVE EVER OFFERED!  What makes this wonderful talking machine so appealing?! The Columbia Disc Graphophone Type "BI" has classic, curvaceous cabinetry, coupled with candescent, beaming, bright and highly polished nickel-plated trim.  The brilliant solid brass nickel plated horn was not only a distinguishing feature of Columbia back in the day, it remains to this moment one of the most gorgeous horns ever created.  The beautiful oak cabinet has retained its original factory decals.  Everything has been painstakingly cleaned and preserved.


This iconic instrument litterally sparkles, it pleases the eyes and rewards the ears.  The condition and quality of your instruments are never achieved by our competitors, they sell beat-up, nasty, rusty junk. They lack the skill to restore it correctly.  Beware!



The heralded Columbia "Analyzing" soundbox produces clear, bright and beautiful music and song.



On the reverse of the soundbox is a VOLUME CONTROL. This patented device was a special feature of the very best instruments.



The original "profile" decal proudly proclaims that this is a COLUMBIA DISC GRAPHOPHONE!



On the side panel  is another decal-- a gold banner iconic of Graphophones.  The Columbia banner had been used in various styles since the 1890s.


The motor is a TRIPLE-spring, smooth and quiet powerhouse to play your 78 rpm records. It runs evenly and reliably because ALL THREE mainsprings are new, to provide maximum results.  This is the identical motor that Columbia installed in its fancy floor model cabinet machines.  You literally cannot find a better motor.  Do you like to listen to records?  This machine makes listening fun and easy.  Compare our clean and precisely adjusted motor to the junk you find elsewhere on the Web-- our competitors' motors may have broken springs held together by baling wire, bearings and shafts trashed by clumsy home-made repairs, giant drywall screws sticking out-- quite a mess! From us, you get just the opposite, you get expert adjustments. In fact, every single day we re-do the lousy repairs of other dealers. You will not find this attention to detail elsewhere.


The Columbia BI Disc Graphophone -- classic good looks, superb playing quality, a must for those who want to enjoy both the visual and the auditory joys of a true antique phonograph.  We strongly stress, IF YOU WANT A STRONG, SUBSTANTIAL INSTRUMENT TO REALLY ENJOY YOUR RECORDS-- THIS IS IT!  At phonophan we understand these machines inside and out! What you buy from us is far and away the finest quality -- no mis-matched parts, no lame repairs, only the finest work, based on 56 years in this field.  New to the hobby?  We happily provide you with everything you need, including free 78rpm records -- and plenty of needles!

 Price: $2450.00 US, plus s/h. (NY State residents must add sales tax if applicable)

Contact: phonotim@gmail.com

Telephone: 585-244-5546

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We encourage Zelle. Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Discover accepted for US purchases. Foreign buyers please use bank transfer. 

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