Featured Phonograph: Columbia AP

[Jerry]

MODEL:  AP
YEARS MADE:   1903 
COST:   $3
CASE/CABINET SIZE:  base 12" x 5.5"
REPRODUCER:   fixed in place

MOTOR: Single Spring
HORN DIMENSIONS:   10"
REPRODUCTION PARTS:  none  

 

 

Predesessor to the AQ. The AP had no leadscrew, depending solely upon the record groove to drive the reproducer. Leveling was crucial and delicate. The horn is suspended near its opening with a simple, vertical rod, with a pointed end that sits in a divot within the horn. The reproducer is rigidly mounted in the horn since it has no need to swivel. 

 

This example was purchased at a recent Stanton auction. It was a great surprise that the original paint cleaned up as well as it did. The striping and decal, however, is almost entirely gone. It should be striped the same as the AQ.

 

 

 

[Jerry]

Sorry for the quality of the pictures. I should have done this when I had more time...

[Tinfoilphono]

Very nice piece! I've always loved the unusual horn mount on the AP.