felt vibration dampers, the felt strips along the perimeter or both?
Ron L
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Iv seen the felt on other victor machines
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I posted this query last month about restoring the record filing system in a
Sonora Elite phonograph. Since then, I have learned that Sonora actually
called it an "envelope filing system," and that I have everything I need,
EXCEPT for some sort of little metal brackets (a pair, to be precise)
One more question: Like most wooden-arm Sonoras, this one comes with two
reproducers, one for lateral-cut records, the other, it says, for vertical-cut
and diamond discs. Could these really play diamond discs? If so, what kind of
stylus would you need, and where would you get one?
From:
The Victor P like the R uses green felt around the perimeter of the motorboard
or bedplate. You are correct. It's purpose is to dampen the sound.The screws
that hold the arm are oxidized, as is the. escutcheon and screws. The crank
should be nickel plated. Please post your name so we know who
It looks like the brackets are flat plates with holes in them for the rods.
If that is the case, can't you just make them? You would know the diameter
of the rods. You probably know the size of the plates from outlines of the
originals and you can probably map out the mounting holes from the
I have a good buddy who has a Mahogany Silvertone table top for sale. It is the
equivalent of the Victrola IX. He is asking $65.00 with $45.00 shipping. If
anyone is interested, contact me at harveykrav...@yahoo.com, and I will forward
this to my buddy.Harvey Kravitz
Ah, yes, I did forget to sign the post. My apolgies. Your information is
most helpful. Thanks,
Ron L'Herault
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The
I forgot to mention, he is looking for any reasonable offers.Harvey Kravitz
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I have a good
You would need an Edison style diamond which Sonora probably sold.
Ron L
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One more question: Like most
Thanks. Any idea where I might find one? I've tried searching on ebay but no
thing's coming up...maybe I'm using the wrong search terms?
Ric
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Thanks, Ron. Any idea where I might find one? I'd like to pick up a Pathe ball
stylus, too -- I've never has any luck finding either on ebay.
Ric
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They are pretty hard to find.Try George Vollema(Victrola Doctor). These are
pricey. They can cost as much a $50.00 or more. Go with somebody reliable. You
might get one cheap and the stylus is chipped or damaged.Harvey Kravitz
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Hi Ron, Glad to help. If you have anymore questions, post them and we will
help.Harvey Kravitz
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Yes, They can play Diamond disks.You need a special point. The point is a
conical one. The Pathe has a ball stylus.Harvey Kravitz
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Get in touch with George Vollema, Great Lakes Antique Phonographs. He's
great to do business with and has a huge stock of parts. Having said that,
if George can't help, I once made a Pathe stylus out of a bit of Dental
technology, a "Pindex Pin" (ask your local dentist). I drilled a very small
Ric, I know exactly what you need. These are tough to find because the
envelopes are brittle, and the hardware usually gets lost or broken. Maybe
George Vollema(Victrola Doctor) can help. He has all kinds of parts.Harvey
Kravitz
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Interesting. The brake and speed control that are on this machine look like
they were nickel plated. I'm guessing this unit was a cheaply done parts
assembly made to look like a P.
Ron
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Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 10:51
I have one around here somewhere, but would not recommend its use.
If you have the room, I'd strongly recommend getting an Edison Diamond Disc
phonograph. The sound will be much better and your records will be safe from
damage. They turn up quite regularly around here at giveaway prices -
Not to mention that many Edison DD machines are still complete with their
original collection of records, which accurately reflect the Middle-Class
musical tastes of 100 years ago ...
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If you have the room, I'd strongly recommend getting an Edison Diamond Disc
Iv seen the felt on other victor machines with felt on them too, I would assume
it is correct on that basis.
John RoblesĀ
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