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Carobronze Dual-Clément disc cutting machine (78rmp), ca. 1945 ~ 1950 (?) for use with direct cut acetate (“Pyral” type). See also (and listen to) this month'“Jazz echo”.

(Trans)portable 78 rpm recorder based on a Carobronze Dual turntable and a Pierre Clément cutting head. The lathe allowing the radial movement of the arm comes from Poltz Frères in Paris. Our equipment has been somewhat customize… there is normally the possibility of a second control arm.

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October 2024 “In a Mellow Tone” Duke Ellington Orchestra. Direct cut acetate 10“ 78rpm. France, 40s (?). See also this month's “CEMJazz in the spotlight”

A direct cut record. Probably made in the 40s. Unknown origin, labels are not very talkative! “Live”, studio, radio recording or simple dubbing… You have an idea: write us! (info@cemjazz.org)

With these fragile records (“Pyral” type), the sound is usually not very good and this one is no exception to the rule.

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Last updated: october 4, 2024.