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Further photos of the Puck
The Puck was a brilliant invention. It was thought up by noted talking machine entrepreneur Gianni Bettini. The Puck did exactly what it was designed to do with no extra frills -- it played a cylinder phonograph record. It soon became apparent that the Puck was a virtually perfect instrument from all standpoints-- it could be inexpensively produced, sold at a reasonable price, and functioned reliably: a virtual "People's Phonograph." Many factories commenced to manufacture Pucks in Germany and France. Most Pucks were constructed on cast iron bases suggesting the shape of a harp, enameled, with fancy gilt decoration -- and in this instance the paint was white, which we have respected in the restoration.
The horns were proof of the fertility of the human mind -- the colors and subtleties of decoration were infinite. Over the past 41 years, we have experimented unrelentingly until we discovered the precise secret of replicating the eye-popping Puck horn finishes. This particular horn is a historically accurate replica of the iconic Puck "flower" horn, precisely true to the original, crafted of "tin" and decorated by us to exercise the limit of our artistic muse!
The motor is primarily a clock motor. It runs the record by use of a STRING. As incredible as this may seem, it actually works. This machine, despite its modest motor, plays a 2-minute cylinder record well.
Pucks were made in Europe, but some were also imported into the USA. Columbia did a land-office business in Pucks distributing them in the USA. Compare the beauty and cleanliness of this instrument with the kind of rusty, gummy, beat-up and nasty junk you see on eBay.
The reproducer gives surprisingly loud and clear results. In short, the Puck is a delight. It will play one 2-minute cylinder record per complete winding, which is what it did when it was new. If you want to play A LOT of records, consider a bigger machine -- but if you want something cute and diminutive to liven up your life, get a Puck!
Price: $795.00 US, including one 2-minute cylinder record, plus s/h (NY State residents must pay tax, if applicable).
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Telephone: 585-582-1586
FAX: Phonophan, 585-582-2624.
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PO Box 747
Henrietta, NY 14467 USA