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SOLD: Ear Tube Sets - $30.00+$7.20 ($37.20 total)

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:56 pm
by phonogfp
Available Once Again To Collectors!

REPRODUCTION EAR TUBES!
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Available for decades from Jean-Paul Agnard, his tooling and techniques have now been transferred to George F. Paul, who will cheerfully fill all orders with customary speed and dispatch.
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If you have not heard your cylinder records through Ear Tubes, you will be thrilled with the volume and clarity you have been missing!

Crafted with historically-correct white rubber tubing and a nickel-plated metal reproducer cap!
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Only $30 per set + shipping ($7.20 Priority Mail in the U.S.)

To save on shipping, I can bring ear tube sets to phonograph/record shows I attend, but please order ahead to ensure availability.

PM me via this forum with you name, address, and preferred form of payment (check or Paypal Friends & Family). My Paypal address is gpaul2000@aol.com.

George P.

Re: FOR SALE: Ear Tube Sets - $30.00

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 3:07 pm
by fran604g
Awesomeness!!

-Fran

Re: FOR SALE: Ear Tube Sets - $30.00

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 4:46 pm
by TinfoilPhono
You've been keeping secrets, George. ;)

Seriously though, that is great news. The quality is first-rate.

Re: FOR SALE: Ear Tube Sets - $30.00

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:20 pm
by phonogfp
TinfoilPhono wrote:You've been keeping secrets, George. ;)

Seriously though, that is great news. The quality is first-rate.
Thanks, Fran and Rene.

When Jean-Paul gave up the ear tube business last year, I was concerned because I had immediate need for a couple of sets. Then, the more I thought about it the idea occurred to me that perhaps I could make my own...and finally I wondered if Jean-Paul would sell me his molds and teach me his techniques. He graciously and enthusiastically agreed, so here I am.

I will admit there's much more to it than I thought. Lots of handwork is required to properly finish the pieces. I estimate that it takes about 1.5 hours total to make one set, which doesn't include curing, heating, or cooling. (Then there's also the cost of materials...) Still, I'm pleased to be able to offer these ear tubes as Jean-Paul has done for so many years.

George P.
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Re: FOR SALE: Ear Tube Sets - $30.00

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:30 pm
by phonogfp
I was just asked if I had a picture of the actual ear tube sets I'm selling, so I took a couple. (Click the images twice to enlarge.) This is one of the actual sets I have on hand to sell. (I don't really need to state that the Graphophone doesn't come with the ear tubes, do I? ;) )
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Please ask any questions you may have about these ear tube sets. I include 2 feet of tubing between the reproducer cap and the "Y" piece, and 1 foot of tubing between the "Y" piece and the ear pieces, so there's plenty if you wish to shorten them.

George P.

Re: FOR SALE: Ear Tube Sets - $30.00

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:09 am
by EdisonWizard
George, I would like to purchase a set!

Re: FOR SALE: Ear Tube Sets - $30.00

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:16 am
by phonogfp
EdisonWizard wrote:George, I would like to purchase a set!
PM sent!

George P.

Re: FOR SALE: Ear Tube Sets - $30.00

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 11:03 am
by ehs004
George ,
I,ll take a complete set , also later today i'll post a picture of the sign board insert you sent me ! It looks really nice ! I can use the ear tube set up until i find a horn with you're suggestion !
Thanks Eric

Re: FOR SALE: Ear Tube Sets - $30.00

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 12:52 pm
by cleveland1996
George,
On one of the drawings it shows ear tubes on a Polyphone set up...I’ve never seen this...Was this done in the Day?

Thanks
Joe

Re: FOR SALE: Ear Tube Sets - $30.00

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:50 pm
by Phonofreak
I'll buy a set. PM sent.
Harvey Kravitz