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Source of Phonograph Parts
By A. B. Bonds

Spencer Chase asked in MMDigest 990731:

> I have purchased a Victor Schoolhouse Orthophonic phonograph (in
> quartered oak) that needs a lot of help.  It is missing the following
> parts: tone arm tower, turntable, and reproducer.  Any information on
> how to obtain these would be appreciated.

Two very good sources for parts are Wyatt's Musical Americana in
California and APSCO in New York.  They both have web pages:

 Wyatt's:   http://www.pacific.net/~oldcrank/
 APSCO:     http://www.antiquephono.com/default.asp

Be aware that Orthophonic reproducers and towers in good shape are
extremely costly, since most were originally made of pot metal, which
crumbles over time.  The towers now available are usually cast aluminum
reproductions.  To my knowledge no one is making Orthophonic soundbox
reproductions.

A. B. Bonds


(Message sent Mon 2 Aug 1999, 18:08:03 GMT, from time zone GMT-0500.)

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