Edison reproducer
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Edison reproducer
So my friends what's the best method to clean this beautiful reproducer?
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Re: Edison reproducer
Try some ammonia on a clean rag. Jerry Blais
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Re: Edison reproducer
I agree with JerryB. Just gently wipe it. Don't rub. That finish is razor thin.
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Re: Edison reproducer
Personally, I would tend to leave it alone.
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Re: Edison reproducer
I agree, and further, that looks to be a relatively early reproducer - given the gold plating is very similar in appearance to the earliest reproducers I've examined. Is it the version with a "screw-plate" that holds the stylus onto the floating weight?Valecnik wrote:I agree with JerryB. Just gently wipe it. Don't rub. That finish is razor thin.
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Re: Edison reproducer
yes it is 4 screws on bottom. Would you just leave it the way it is . Here's pictures. Little rough looking no ? Thanks for the help
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Re: Edison reproducer
If it were mine, I'd gently clean it with ammonia as others suggest. Try it out on an inconspicuous place, first, and judge the results.
If you're not pleased with it afterwards, you can always look for a nicer one to display. A lot of these earlier ones look like this, so a historically correct replacement in better condition could be a challenge - and get pricey.
Out of curiosity, what model machine is it with?
Best,
Fran
If you're not pleased with it afterwards, you can always look for a nicer one to display. A lot of these earlier ones look like this, so a historically correct replacement in better condition could be a challenge - and get pricey.
Out of curiosity, what model machine is it with?
Best,
Fran
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