Just had a look at my Decca 50. Horn appears (without dismantling) to wrap around motor & loosely opens into a sort of scoop that directs the sound upwards. Gut feeling is that the box would form a decent sound chamber, once the horn is coupled to the tone arm swivel. The soundbox is a chrome plated affair, with the word 'DECCA' pierced out of the metal in capitals. I understand Decca used a Meltrope soundbox for this model, tho' it's not named as such. Whilst your urge to tinker & experiment is apparent, please don't make any irreversible changes to this unique gem. Looking forward to hearing it sing with its own voice!
@tiga4180 Thanks for the info. I had a look online and also saw Meltrope type soundboxes on Decca 50s. I'm not planning on making any real changes to the machine, but I do intend to replace the aluminium tube with a removable adapter for the Columbia soundbox so I can easily change the soundbox. I guess these machines also varied over the years as the Decca 10 I saw in the antique shop lacks the autostop and also has a motorboard with visible woodgrain and a different soundbox to mine. Thanks 😀 👍
@@mrrgstuff You're welcome. This project reminds me of when, as a teenager, I acquired a 1920's home made radio, with all original parts. With the correct batteries it still worked, but I performed numerous experiments & changes, which furthered my knowledge of radio. Wish I'd just kept & recorded everything so I could have returned it to original condition once the learning curve was completed. One thing I did save was the original chassis & terminal block. I now use it as a power unit to supply the correct voltages for vintage battery radios. Good luck with this 'homebrew' Decca & look forward to hearing it.
It's a very good point. I'm actually not that fussed about owning a Decca 10. This one does work, but the left handed winder is not suitable for my everyday use. I was hoping to repair it and maybe get rid of it, as I have far too many machines as it is! 😅. Thanks 😀 👍
@@mrrgstuff ahh, i would of thought with it having a hole in the side it would put people off especially collectors and i have found it hard to sell any gramophones that are not HMV branded. The prices are depressing recently😕
@@EngineVids I think the hole could be patched, but yes, it would be difficult to sell, maybe donate to a charity shop. Even then, I'd still like it to have the right motor before doing so. On the other hand, I may yet find a use for it 🤔. Thanks 😀 👍
Hi, thanks for the comment. To be honest, I'm not really on any other social networks. I do post occasionally on 'The Talking Machine Forum', and I can be emailed on my channel name at Gmail dot com, but otherwise, everything I do is on TH-cam. Thanks 😀 👍
I'm so sorry to bother you. I've got a problem with my gramophone that nobody could solve. Reddit? nope, Talking Machine Forum? after 60 replies, no. The only gramophone reapirman in my city? No You are basically my only hope, think you can help, please?
0:38 omg its grandadisanoldman
i know them from their diy clock kit video lol
@@abe_nuh Indeed! 😅. I have been watching his channel for years! Thanks 😀 👍
Fascinating comparison 👍👍😁😁
@@GrandadIsAnOldMan Thanks 😀👍
Now you’ve made the videos about it you’ve given it the provenance it deserves
@@bigcheeses Good point! Thanks 😀 👍
Your videos are always interesting when you tell something👍
@Music_diplomat Thanks 😀👍. Hope you enjoyed this one too 😀
hmm.. tricky one that! i think the parts could be good for a future project!👍
@recordhog78 😅. I seem to have far too many project gramophones and very few which actually work! 🤔 😉. Thanks 😀 👍
I know I would. I would love to try and fix it.
@secondchancejunkyard7946 I will definitely do a clean up video on it! Thanks 😀 👍
Yes, it's unique home-made quality makes it an attractive item. Possibly something made up for a youngster, I think.
@@Timothycan It has grown on me! 😅. I think the transfers and varnish were done later, but yes, it could have been for a child. Thanks 😀 👍
To be honest, i'd save the 5£ gramophone, it looks like something a father would have made, maybe repaired for his kids.
@0michelleki020 I will save it, though it's history is probably now lost. I think the transfers and varnish were probably done later. Thanks 😀 👍
Just had a look at my Decca 50. Horn appears (without dismantling) to wrap around motor & loosely opens into a sort of scoop that directs the sound upwards. Gut feeling is that the box would form a decent sound chamber, once the horn is coupled to the tone arm swivel. The soundbox is a chrome plated affair, with the word 'DECCA' pierced out of the metal in capitals. I understand Decca used a Meltrope soundbox for this model, tho' it's not named as such. Whilst your urge to tinker & experiment is apparent, please don't make any irreversible changes to this unique gem. Looking forward to hearing it sing with its own voice!
@tiga4180 Thanks for the info. I had a look online and also saw Meltrope type soundboxes on Decca 50s. I'm not planning on making any real changes to the machine, but I do intend to replace the aluminium tube with a removable adapter for the Columbia soundbox so I can easily change the soundbox. I guess these machines also varied over the years as the Decca 10 I saw in the antique shop lacks the autostop and also has a motorboard with visible woodgrain and a different soundbox to mine. Thanks 😀 👍
@@mrrgstuff You're welcome. This project reminds me of when, as a teenager, I acquired a 1920's home made radio, with all original parts. With the correct batteries it still worked, but I performed numerous experiments & changes, which furthered my knowledge of radio. Wish I'd just kept & recorded everything so I could have returned it to original condition once the learning curve was completed. One thing I did save was the original chassis & terminal block. I now use it as a power unit to supply the correct voltages for vintage battery radios. Good luck with this 'homebrew' Decca & look forward to hearing it.
Do you think it was homemade for a child to use ?
@@radiogramgramophonetoons5802 Possibly, though I think the transfers and the varnish were done later. Thanks 😀 👍
I think it would be better to find a better condition decca 10 to have and just use this for parts as its been modified.
It's a very good point. I'm actually not that fussed about owning a Decca 10. This one does work, but the left handed winder is not suitable for my everyday use. I was hoping to repair it and maybe get rid of it, as I have far too many machines as it is! 😅. Thanks 😀 👍
@@mrrgstuff ahh, i would of thought with it having a hole in the side it would put people off especially collectors and i have found it hard to sell any gramophones that are not HMV branded. The prices are depressing recently😕
@@EngineVids I think the hole could be patched, but yes, it would be difficult to sell, maybe donate to a charity shop. Even then, I'd still like it to have the right motor before doing so. On the other hand, I may yet find a use for it 🤔. Thanks 😀 👍
Hello, it's me again, a collector from Russia. Can I find you on social networks? I'd really like to meet a record collector from another country.
Hi, thanks for the comment. To be honest, I'm not really on any other social networks. I do post occasionally on 'The Talking Machine Forum', and I can be emailed on my channel name at Gmail dot com, but otherwise, everything I do is on TH-cam. Thanks 😀 👍
@@mrrgstuff Please, can you write your email 🙏
mrrgstuff at Gmail dot com
Hello brother how can I contact you ? I have a vintage gramophone I need your help to repair it please share your contact details
You can email me at: my channel name at Gmail dot com.
I'm so sorry to bother you. I've got a problem with my gramophone that nobody could solve. Reddit? nope, Talking Machine Forum? after 60 replies, no. The only gramophone reapirman in my city? No
You are basically my only hope, think you can help, please?
@@thegasmaskguy111 If you email me some details at: my channel name at Gmail dot com, I will see if I can help 😀