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Seek Philco Phonograph Parts
By Andy Taylor

Hi,  I recall some past discussions about phonographs here and would
like to ask a question.

While in Buffalo N.Y, I bought a 1940 Philco console radio/phonograph
combination, model 48-1270.  I chose this because my parents had that
exact model, and I have very fond memories of sitting in the parlor
every Sunday, listening to 78 RPM gospel records (which I still have).
I already replaced the art-case Foster piano, and it was time to
replace the Philco.  :-)

Alas, after restoring the chassis and cabinet, I discovered that the
pickup cartridge in the phono is dead.  The H. W Sam's Photofact book
doesn't even list a replacement, although I do know that the single-
speed 78 RPM phonograph was referred to as a model "M4".  The cartridge
is a very large, magnetic type pickup.

I would like to find an original replacement, but that may not be
possible anymore.  Could anyone suggest a suitable modern replacement?
I do know that the tone arm is counterbalanced, and should be so many
"grams" of weight.  That information would be helpful too.  I just
don't want to ruin or over-needle these old gospel records.

I have several Columbia 78's of The Chuck Wagon Gang, lots of "Blue
Ribbon" records of T. Texas Tyler, The Steward Family, Wally Flower and
the _original_ Oak Ridge boys.  I would love to hear them again in our
parlor, just as I did 30 years ago on a Philco 48-1270.

Just a sentimental fool,

Andy Taylor
Tempola Music Rolls


(Message sent Wed 28 Jul 1999, 21:13:15 GMT, from time zone GMT-0500.)

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