The "Cortez" model came with a beautifully carved walnut cabinet and the lacquer finish on all the Panatrope models gives The larger the horn, the better for the passage of large bass notes, but the shape of the internal horn Internal horn, found in the acoustic Panatrope models. The term "exponential" refers to the shape of the large Of the "Cortez" horn are: height 26 and 1/2 inches and the bell is 17 and 3/4 X 23 and 1/4 inches. The inside-horn is made of thin, molded holly or spruce wood, in a large sweeping design, and is very beautiful. The "Cortez" was the largest and most costly of the BrunswickĮxponential-horn Panatrope models. Panatrope models to make a special purchase of an electric motor, an option for US$35 extra. However, it was possible for buyers of most of the larger acoustic The "Cortez" model cost US$300 new, with a hand-wound spring-motor to power the turntable. The medallion with serial number near the turntable, identifying the machine as a Brunswick exponential-horn Panatrope "Cortez" Some authorities say that Victor was first, while others say it was Brunswick.
There was a fierce competition between Brunswick and Victor, on which could launchĪn all-electric phonograph first. Models in the U.S.A., six months after it had introduced the electric models. ** In mid 1926, the Brunswick Corporation introduced the Panatrope acoustic *ĭon Whalen, one of the General Electric engineers, gave it the name "Panatrope". I found out that in 1925 the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Corporation teamed up with the General Electric Company and manufactured the all-electric phonograph. New wiring was updated to the present standard. Over-heat, thus prolonging the life of the motor. Because current-day receptacle voltage is 110-120 volts, a transformer was needed and was set at 105 volts so the motor does not So, the regulator then had to be adjusted to slow down These days, our electricity is delivered at 60 cycles and 110-120 volts. The electric motor is General Electric, model 27286, and it I brought the motor to Paul Rosen, who has been servicing my vintage radios since the 1990s. Now I know the reason that it came without a crank, though it has a crank escutcheon Inside with a rotor and the traditional regulator to control the speed. I was surprised to find an electric-driven motor When I got home, I was anxious to see if the motor was complete, because it came without a winding crank.
The tone-arm, reproducer, turntable platter and all the hardware are either gold-plated or are of solid brass. I decided to buy it because it’s the prototype of my Victrola Orthophonic "Credenza",Īnd it’s also a pretty impressive piece of furniture. I recently acquired a Brunswick Panatrope "Cortez" Phonograph.
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