All the machines were front mount as I listed before. But Seaman and Zonophone were trying to respond to the Victor rigid arm and tapering tone arm as well. So, near the end of Seamans tenure, there were the early versions of rear mount models as well. However, there seams to be some confusion or lack of documentation as to whether it was actually Seaman or Johnson (Victor) who started to convert Zonophone models over to the rear mount design.
But, it is safe to say that the early versions of the rear mount Zonophones are of Zono design thru and thru. These early rear mount machines were patterned from the front mount Concert, Concert Grand, and Grand Opera. All had metal bedplates and typical Zonophone detailing. The "Victorized" versions of rear mount machines started to filter into the market during the couple of years following Victor's buyout. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Plavzic" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 5:48 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Zonophone Page > Hello > > As threatened, a page to present an overview of Zonophone models. I got the > pic of the Black Zonophone, which I think is very smart. I hope that the > Company history is accurate, & would welcome corrections if there are > inaccuracies. > > The unknown (No.1) I have seen many times but don't know which model it is > (don't laugh), and the No.2 may be a bit more uncommon. > > Any other photo's with descriptions are much appreciated > > its at www.zonophone.netfirms.com > > thanks > > Robert > > _________________________________________________________________ > Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-l mailing list > [email protected] > http://t2.cwihosting.com/mailman/listinfo/phono-l_oldcrank.com
