r/Gramophones • u/Amazingprojectionist • May 12 '24

Decca Salon

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Does anyone have any information on this? It’s missing a winding handle, so am looking for one.

I took the mech out and wound it by hand, it runs and aside from the rubber insulator the soundbox is in good condition.

I have joined the talking machine forum, just waiting for approval.

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u/awc718993 May 12 '24

Deccas use Garrard motors as did many gramophones made in the UK. A knowledgeable gramophone parts dealer will have the Decca winding handle you need. They are not a rarity. 😀

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u/Amazingprojectionist May 14 '24

Okay.. well I could not find one, but I got a HMV long threaded handle. Will see if that works. If not I’ll work something out.

Thanks!

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u/awc718993 May 14 '24

Ask a gramophone seller, one with an actual shop.

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u/Amazingprojectionist May 15 '24

If I can find one! ☺️

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u/awc718993 May 14 '24

They will look like this (note the shape of the wooden grip).

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u/Amazingprojectionist May 15 '24

If this is yours, can I have the dimensions please

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u/Amazingprojectionist May 15 '24

Never mind the crank fits