At the time that thing was made, 1920s-1930s, the modern LP and 45 rpm 7" single didn't exist. 78 rpm was the only speed, and so a 12" record only had a max of 4-5 minutes of recording time available on it. The modern LP wasn't introduced until 1948, and the 7" 45 rpm single a year later, in 1949.
It's so cute that you carry this little thing but the records you need to play are 12". It's like a video game system so small it's just a cap on the end of a big old cartridge. I can't wait to see someone make a tiny steampunk ipod that actually plays tiny records, either vinyl or maybe metal plates with pins like you find in old music boxes. There could be a switch to select the tune, and optional mini plug-in horn or "headphones", which would naturally be big and primitive.
I like to mix the two... I like certain aspects of Victorian styling, but I also love the elegant, but simple streamlined Art-Deco styling of the 30's and 40's too..
You could probably make an MP3 file of playing it at 45 or 33 then use software to speed it up. I don't know what software exists to do that, but I recall seeing it.
My oh my. I can assume these pocket phonograph players are nowhere to be found by now. If they where for sale today, how much do you believe they would sell for? I would love to buy one if I could afford it!
Quoting a previous comment: "That's Django, Stephane Grappelly and the "Quintet Of the Hot Club Of France" in their famous 1937 recording of "Ain't Misbehavin'" "
Hello, I found one of these in my great-grandfather's stuff. The only thing it lacks is the needle. When I googled needles for gramophones it had a price range between 10 and 70$. What's the difference? Thanks
I guess the difference mainly was the quantity sold I guess. Gramophone needles are to be used on one side of a disc only so they are sold in quantity packs like 100, 400, etc... You can find some at good prices on ebay with different volume power depending on their size. If your Mikk comes out of the attic the rubber gaskets and perhaps the diaphragm are perished and need replacement, as well as the motor might need re-lubrication.
That's Django, Stephane Grappelly and the "Quintet Of the Hot Club Of France" in their famous 1937 recording of "Ain't Misbehavin'"...very impressive on both counts [record AND "pocket phonograph]!
I believe that style of Retro-SciFi is generally known as "Dieselpunk" and also tends to cover the WWII era... Basically think "Sky Captain" or "The Rocketeer" My own "Steampunk" creations borrow about equally from the Victorian era and 1930's-40's....
'Now i can put the music in my pocket!'
I just need a bag for the records now...
I'ts an amazing little piece of technology.
Very nice Pocket phonograph to build them up! Amazing tune to hear sound... Lovely!!!
Of all the tiny players, your unit has about the best volume and sound. Impressive. Thanks for your demonstration.
Totally, utterly amazing. Music *and* device.
We used to take one of these to picnics on the beach!
Cute gizmo you've got there, good sound quality too.
Today I saw this thing in an art deco exhibition in Zagreb, Croatia! :D Pretty awesome!
Ein kleines Wunderwerk! §:-)) Danke fürs zeigen!
Imagine only ever being one minute away from listening to your favorite record that you have nearby! Golly, what a future.
Where did you get this wonderful device?
I LOVE IT ! :D
Iphones & MP3-players GO HOME !
awesome.. thanks for posting !
At the time that thing was made, 1920s-1930s, the modern LP and 45 rpm 7" single didn't exist. 78 rpm was the only speed, and so a 12" record only had a max of 4-5 minutes of recording time available on it. The modern LP wasn't introduced until 1948, and the 7" 45 rpm single a year later, in 1949.
It's so cute that you carry this little thing but the records you need to play are 12". It's like a video game system so small it's just a cap on the end of a big old cartridge.
I can't wait to see someone make a tiny steampunk ipod that actually plays tiny records, either vinyl or maybe metal plates with pins like you find in old music boxes. There could be a switch to select the tune, and optional mini plug-in horn or "headphones", which would naturally be big and primitive.
This is the cat's pajamas! Perfect size to fit in my raccoon coat!
It is the tiniest I have ever seen!
That is one of the coolest little gadgets I have seen.
Is it me or is the record wobbling in near perfect beat to the music???? cool little machine.
the most intresting technology i´ve ever seen
Could you please tell me if it has a "stop/start switch?,regards Trev
That thing is super cool. I’m sure it was state of the art technology of the time. I’ve never seen this before. Thanks for posting and sharing it.
I like to mix the two... I like certain aspects of Victorian styling, but I also love the elegant, but simple streamlined Art-Deco styling of the 30's and 40's too..
Awesome, I want one.
Amazing!! 💖 ✨
Me too! Only problem is that my turntable, seen in a few of my own videos, won't turn 78rpm. :(
That's awesome! I wish I had one too! Also, that's a cool needle tin, where'd you get it?
What kind of pockets do you have?
You could probably make an MP3 file of playing it at 45 or 33 then use software to speed it up. I don't know what software exists to do that, but I recall seeing it.
That's really neat, thanks for sharing this! :)
I want one. Seriously this thing is wat to cool.
That was exceptional. Great record and phonograph, Will buy a pocket windup when I hit the lottery. What is that black extension on the reproducer?
Hiw is it powered?
Thanks.Bought one today!
My oh my. I can assume these pocket phonograph players are nowhere to be found by now. If they where for sale today, how much do you believe they would sell for? I would love to buy one if I could afford it!
ok now that one is just funny and cool at the same time
That's a happening tune, jack.
Wee-oh, is that the cat's pajamas? Does it run off of a dynamo?
Very cool.
probably not on the go. most likely for if they were planning on going somewhere that didn't have one, or maybe if it was a camp of some sort.
Quoting a previous comment:
"That's Django, Stephane Grappelly and the "Quintet Of the Hot Club Of France" in their famous 1937 recording of "Ain't Misbehavin'" "
The ipod of 1930, very neat.
Hello, I found one of these in my great-grandfather's stuff. The only thing it lacks is the needle. When I googled needles for gramophones it had a price range between 10 and 70$. What's the difference? Thanks
I guess the difference mainly was the quantity sold I guess. Gramophone needles are to be used on one side of a disc only so they are sold in quantity packs like 100, 400, etc... You can find some at good prices on ebay with different volume power depending on their size. If your Mikk comes out of the attic the rubber gaskets and perhaps the diaphragm are perished and need replacement, as well as the motor might need re-lubrication.
Wow!!!
Django and Stephan!
what did you put in the diaphragm?
Now thats cool!
one just sold on ebay for around 650 dollars.
THAT IS COOL! xD
That's so cool
I would Soooooo show that of at school ;D
@Rlowe928 it's not just u lol
Always Use Victor Needles
iPhoneClassic
Jewstin!
That's Django, Stephane Grappelly and the "Quintet Of the Hot Club Of France" in their famous 1937 recording of "Ain't Misbehavin'"...very impressive on both counts [record AND "pocket phonograph]!
thats really cool
doesn't look very healthy for the record though
I can only imagine the MONSTER TRACKING FORCE
@BayAreaBiker2001 lol
Snazzy!
django reinhardt
What the he--that's crazy. Electricity sucks.
I believe that style of Retro-SciFi is generally known as "Dieselpunk" and also tends to cover the WWII era... Basically think "Sky Captain" or "The Rocketeer"
My own "Steampunk" creations borrow about equally from the Victorian era and 1930's-40's....
wow and its playing django reinheardt
... u no wat
this shit is as good as ipods
ima find it on ebay
Pocket phonograph--phonogr--phonogr--phonogr--phonogr. . . .
django reinhardt!
Completely missing the point here...