Hey all, does anyone know the exact paint type and color number I should use to airbrush a tone arm that was originally gold but has faded badly. It is for my VV 4-3 Orthophonic. See photos of current condition. Also any tips appreciated (prep, etc).
I had my eye on this but want to be 100% sure and what better place to ask than my fellow enthusiasts
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-Leaf-Finish/38471169
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All I can say is that no 4-3 was produced with gold plated hardware. I've never seen a 4-3 without nickle plated or antique bronze hardware.
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Re: VV 4-3 Tone Arm Paint Color Assistance
It is more likely a nickel finish on the tone arm, at least that is what "Look For The Dog" describes the finish as, "and nickel plated hardware (an antique bronze finish was used at the end of the production run). It appears the rest of the hardware, such as the needle holder, needle cup, lid supports and lid hinge are all nickel. Therefore, maybe you are wanting to make a custom variation on yours? If you are after an antique bronze finish, then that would be another process altogether involving chemicals. Cheers, Russie
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thanks guys. I want to keep original as possible. Will probably just clean and polish the tone arm. The reproducer I am waiting for is a bit worn but is gold in color. Cant have it all I guess lol.
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That orthophonic reproducer is from a later portable, still pot metal, but usually stable. It is not 100% "correct" on a VV-4-3, but works just fine, since most of the originals seem to have crumbled by now. I agree with the others, a VV-4-3 should have a nickel plated tonearm - except for very late models.
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If you want that arm re- nickled, I can help you, and I also have a nickle HMV No. 5 A reproducer that's in great shape available if you want something closer to correct.pellicano1 wrote:thanks guys. I want to keep original as possible. Will probably just clean and polish the tone arm. The reproducer I am waiting for is a bit worn but is gold in color. Cant have it all I guess lol.
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Yeah they were made for portables. I saw a video with this reproducer playing on a vv 4-7 and it sounded amazing! I cant wait!alang wrote:That orthophonic reproducer is from a later portable, still pot metal, but usually stable. It is not 100% "correct" on a VV-4-3, but works just fine, since most of the originals seem to have crumbled by now. I agree with the others, a VV-4-3 should have a nickel plated tonearm - except for very late models.
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They do sound very nice. These were always my reproducer of choice for gold Ortho tone arms.pellicano1 wrote:Yeah they were made for portables. I saw a video with this reproducer playing on a vv 4-7 and it sounded amazing! I cant wait!alang wrote:That orthophonic reproducer is from a later portable, still pot metal, but usually stable. It is not 100% "correct" on a VV-4-3, but works just fine, since most of the originals seem to have crumbled by now. I agree with the others, a VV-4-3 should have a nickel plated tonearm - except for very late models.
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Now you see my dilemna lol. If im really not liking what are the chances of training someone for a very good condition pot metal Victor Ortho on here?gramophone-georg wrote:They do sound very nice. These were always my reproducer of choice for gold Ortho tone arms.pellicano1 wrote:Yeah they were made for portables. I saw a video with this reproducer playing on a vv 4-7 and it sounded amazing! I cant wait!alang wrote:That orthophonic reproducer is from a later portable, still pot metal, but usually stable. It is not 100% "correct" on a VV-4-3, but works just fine, since most of the originals seem to have crumbled by now. I agree with the others, a VV-4-3 should have a nickel plated tonearm - except for very late models.
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Now you see my dilemna lol. If im really not liking what are the chances of trading someone for a very good condition pot metal Victor Ortho on here?[/quote]
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