Gilbert Gramophones were produced between the years of 1922 to approximately 1931. Built by Master Craftsmen and featuring patented designs and innovations which were at the forefront of gramophone technology during the 1920's, they were considered to be of a high quality at the time, with unsurpassed sound reproduction and tonal qualities far greater than those of their competitors. Despite the use of proprietary parts such as Garrard motors and turntables, readily available needle cups, brake mechanisms, and speed adjusters etc, the Gilbert gramophone was unique for its use of the patented "Bugle" shaped tonearm, a "Mother-of-pearl" faced soundbox, which was named the "Tone Reflector" and a deep "Saxophone" shaped internal horn which resulted in impressive sound reproduction!.......

Gilbert also produced another line of gramophones under the name of "Geisha", again using widely available components such as Garrard turntable and motors, needle cups and brakes etc. The "Geisha" was more of an entry-level gramophone ......

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