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Premium Gramophone Kit made by Gakken Japan
The windup gramophone of the 1900s is now reproduced!
SP,EP,LP records can be played on this!
Enjoy the nostalgic analog sound produced by a horn and sound own SP,EP,LP records can be played on this.
2.Enjoy nostalgic analog sound produced by the old-time mechanism.
3.A recoding and playback experiment can be performed with an attached disk,the lid of instant noodles,a soft file,CD-ROM,etc.
4.Besides a special metal needle for recording,a bamboo needle and a bamboo needle cutter are also attached.
5.Takes about an hour and half to assemble.No need of any special tools.Easy to assemble.
6.Completion spring turns a turntable for about 3 minutes.
The governor which uses centrifugal force and make a stable revolution
Original sound box
A bamboo needle can be used for a record needle.
included Bamboo needle cutter
You can record the voice and song onto a recording seat of an accessory and the CD-ROM which became unnecessary and do a played box
no Englsih instruction>_<
It may be difficult for you.
But it is illustlating to assemble.
No need a battery :)
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On Jun-27-08 at 01:01:28 PDT, seller added the following information:
Review from Customers
From mattc444
Hi MinoruThankyou for sending the gramophone so quickly, it arrived less than a week after I bought it which was very impressive!I had fun building it yesterday - it didn\'t take too long and was quite easy even though I can\'t read Japanese. The diagrams in the instructionshelped a lot though, it would probably have taken me a lot longer without them!The motor is based on a real gramophone motor and runs reasonably well if a little noisily. The soundbox is a nice unit and produces a surprisingly clear sound - I\'ve already played a few 78s but have yet to try a 45 or 33 rpm disc. Of course, I had to give recording a try. I waited until I was alone in the house (so as not to disturb anyone), then played a record at high volume through my stereo with the gramophone sitting right next to one of the speakers etching thesound onto an old CD-R disc. It worked surprisingly well - I could easily hear the music when playing back the etched disc with the bamboo needle.This is a greatproduct and a heck of a lot of fun to build and experiment with. I have attached a couple of pictures of the gramophone in action & will probably try to get a YouTube video up at some point (if I can get my camera to record sound as well as video!)I have left positive response, thanks again for yours. I\'ll know where to come for similar kits in the future!Kind Regards,Matt
On Jul-19-08 at 23:41:10 PDT, seller added the following information:
My unskillful English translation
It is very easy till Apr-27-09 at 13:40:19 PDT, seller added the following information:
Advice from Customers
From glassiscool
Your English is fine, and the instructions provided (along with those in the listing, which you translated) are sufficient to figure out how to build the item. Two things should be mentioned to future buyers. The first step involves the use of scotch tape, and 17-18 turns are all you should do to wind it up. Everything else is self-evident. Thanks.
Happy letter from fixxitman
Hi.
I received my package from you yesterday. I\'m playing the theremin a little when I have time, and its a nice little portable instrument. I will be assembling the gramophone later when two grandchildren (a 15 year old and a 17 year old)have time to come over and watch and learn something about this old technology. They are very interested in the old vinyl records, and I have some good old 78 r.p.m. discs that will be fun on this. Happy response has been left for you.
Thanks again for both items, and I hope to meet again.
Best regards,
Rick
Review From gah234
Hi Minoru: I purchased the Gakken Premium Windup Gramophone from you a few weeks ago, and just wanted to get my review to you as I had promised. Here it is:
Gakken Premium Windup Gramophone:I purchased the Gakken Premium Windup Gramophone for my sons 12th birthday. It arrived on time, in great shape (Minoru even included a little note inside the shipping envelope), and to my surprise, without customs charges (this may or may not be the case with everyone, so if it a concern, check with your customs department). I was a little concerned as the box seemed quite small, for what I expected.On the day of my sons birthday he was very excited when he opened this present as it had been something he had really been wanting. We opened the box, and I was happy to see that despite it\'s small size, it was jam packed with all sorts of parts and goodies. The parts were systematically sealed in plastic bags, which made it really easy to figure out what to use in the instructions. A screwdriver was even included, so no extra tools are required!My son printed out the English translation instructions from the website. These, as we found out later, are instructions for when the kit is completed and you are ready to play and record.We set about creating this masterpiece. I thought it was important that he do most of the work himself, but I stayed nearby in case he needed assistance. He completed the project in just over an hour, and really didn\'t need help from me. This is not to say that it was too easy, but rather that the quality of the parts and the thoroughness of the instructions really made assembly a pleasure.The instructions are a little daunting at first because they are almost entirely in Japanese, but the diagrams are well laid out, listing the parts required for each step.The hardest part we ran across was the first step - the assembly of the horn. We couldn\'t really figure out what was going on with step one from the diagram. We knew that scotch tape was involved, but we couldn\'t figure out what the thick metal washer as for. We used black electrical tape for a more professional looking finish. And my son finally realized that the washer was to assist in weighing down the scotch tape when inserting it into the tube. Step one was completed!Step 3 of the horn was also a little challenging. The rivets fit quite snugly through the horn, and the screws were a little small. We found the best way to work around this was to put the rivets through the horn first, and then through the horn bell. Worked like a charm.The only other item we were unsure of was during the attachment of the chassis to the base plate. There is a funnel shaped spindle support illustrated in step 9. It shows what appear to be grommets inserted into the top and bottom holes. There were no parts that looked like this in our kit, and our spindle support looked like it already had these things built in. We ignored the diagram, and our machine still works great, so I assume that the diagram was just a reminder to make sure that your spindle support has those nibs.At the end of the project we had 4 screws (2 of each type) remaining. These were obviously extras.As fun as putting the kit together is, perhaps even more fun is trying the different ways to record and playback. My son purchased some gramophone needles, used some sewing needles, and also the bamboo and metal needle that comes with the kit. He has recorded on the white plastic discs that were included, compact discs, magazine covers, yogurt tops and plain white paper. It is interesting to see how different source materials work together.The gramophone plays regular pre-recorded records quite well. We found that 78\'s have the best sound quality with this machine.I have purchased lots of science kits in the past for my sons, and am usually disappointed by their lack of quality. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this kit, and more so of the excellent end product that was produced. My son really has something to be proud of, and not some wobbly piece of junk that falls apart almost as quick as it was put together.Although I have only purchased this one item from Minoru I wouldn\'t hesitate on ordering from him again. In fact, my 14 year old son has a birthday coming up.....***** ****
*****,*****, CanadaMinoru: I have also included a few pictures. The first is of the box after opening. The second of the instruction booklet. The third of the project half completed and the last of the completed project. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any questions.Thanks,*****
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