I recently purchased a beautiful VV-50 Talking Machine with a Side crank, Portable, at a Yard Sale. I will post pictures later but it is as far as I can see in perfect condition. I think I got a real deal 50.00 plus anywhere from 30-50 records. I believe the Gent gave me a deal because I was so taken by the thing. And he wanted it to go to someone that would appreciate it. I had never heard one play or even seen one in person for that matter. I was blown away.... when he cranked it up and played a record for me I just couldn't believe it..... These are way before my time, but there is something about it that just blew me back in time. I just am so excited I discovered this it seems the older you get the less life offers things like this that are new and wonderful.
Anyway. My questions:
- How do you clean the records?
- Needles: where do I get them, I see some on ebay but not sure if they all fit all models.
- I read something about Bamboo needles. Where do I get them?
- Is there anything I need to do to maintain this machine mechanically?
- Are there any old Blues, available on these records, I guess I am thinking things from the Old South, I know there is some Jazz. My other half likes the big band stuff and the faster tempo jazz and I like some classical so I am really excited about this but I was hoping to find some type of I want to say Black Music (not to offend anyone) I just love the feel of the music and I think that it would be wonderful on this.
- Are there slip covers available for the records? I have some but they are pretty old and worn.