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I have an Edison 1905 standard a. However the main spring is broken and the belt is very loose. Anyone know where I could source new or replacement parts. At this point I have no idea if the reproducer works and need a new horn as relatives broke the original one. Also if anyone has advice on sensitive cleaning techniques it would be helpful. I have lots of wax cylinder recordings but have no idea if they are viable.

Concerning the main spring, "The Man" is user soundgen here on this forum.

Concerning the reproducer, Keith Badman keirba@gmail.com has been rebuilding them and manufacturing complete replicas for longer than the Edison factory.

Thanks I have e mailed soundgen to see if they can help with a mainspring.

You could always try Ken at Holmfirth Antiques - ken@fonograf.com/01484 686854

http://fonograf.com/

You will not need to be in any hurry if you call Keith Badman - I sent him a reproducer for repairs and eventually, after a year, I chased him up and he sent me some photos to show he was working on it and it wasn't even my reproducer ! Eventually had to ask for it back and go elsewhere ......

You could try Ian Maxted - http://www.soundbox.co.uk

Gramtastic wrote:You will not need to be in any hurry if you call Keith Badman - I sent him a reproducer for repairs and eventually, after a year, I chased him up and he sent me some photos to show he was working on it and it wasn't even my reproducer ! Eventually had to ask for it back and go elsewhere ......

Keith like me is a one man band , He is a brilliant repairer / supplier , PLEASE tell us where elsewhere you went to get the job done we need to know

I have sent ken an email and do appreciate the responses from everyone