Description
Full Description:
- Refers to gramophones made by Thorens (Swiss) for the Indian market.
- Distributed by Bombay Phono and General Agency.
- Often branded "Primaphone" with "Head Office Bombay".
- Commonly found as suitcase models.
- Advertised as high-quality.
Key Features:
- Swiss Thorens mechanics.
- Distributed in India.
- "Primaphone" and "Head Office Bombay" branding.
- Suitcase style common.
- High quality.
Specifications:
- Single-spring Thorens motors common.
- "Thorens Imperial" or "Excelsior Primaphone Swiss Make" soundboxes.
- Plays 78 RPM records.
- Wooden suitcase cases (some local finishing).
- Later models with swan-neck tonearms.
