Even though the Mello-Phonic phonographs are considered "off brands", I find the console cabinet to be very nice looking with inlay veneer/wood. I'm considering picking one up to bring it back to life but it has a broken tone arm.
Does anyone have a Mello-Phonic tone arm or another one that would fit?
Thanks!
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WANTED: Mello-Phonic tone arm
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Re: WANTED: Mello-Phonic tone arm
I am glad there is somebody else with an appreciation for the good ole Mello-Phonic off brand. I am actually putting the finishing touches on a console restoration and it has turned out pretty darn good. When I acquired it a year ago, some would have thrown it in a dumpster, it was literally that bad.
As for the tone-arm, somebody had replaced my machine's original arm with a later portable tone arm at some point in its history. I don't think there is a specific "Mello-Phonic" brand tone arm, so I may settle for a period appropriate off brand tone arm, anything from one of the parts suppliers of the late teens through the twenties (see ads in Talking Machine World) will be alright.
I know the off brand phonographs don't command the high value, but I think they're kind of fun... Good luck with the hunt for a period appropriate tone arm, I will keep my eyes open.
As for the tone-arm, somebody had replaced my machine's original arm with a later portable tone arm at some point in its history. I don't think there is a specific "Mello-Phonic" brand tone arm, so I may settle for a period appropriate off brand tone arm, anything from one of the parts suppliers of the late teens through the twenties (see ads in Talking Machine World) will be alright.
I know the off brand phonographs don't command the high value, but I think they're kind of fun... Good luck with the hunt for a period appropriate tone arm, I will keep my eyes open.
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Re: WANTED: Mello-Phonic tone arm
Thanks for the reply. It's great to hear that you truly rescued the phonograph and restored it to a nice condition. The one I'm considering is in pretty good shape and hopefully a replacement tone arm will pop up soon.
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Re: WANTED: Mello-Phonic tone arm
Posting a picture of the broken arm on your machine would be of help
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Re: WANTED: Mello-Phonic tone arm
Here's a photo of the broken tone arm for reference...
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Re: WANTED: Mello-Phonic tone arm
Since the pieces are all there, you could likely at least make it functional with some JB Weld and a bit of patience until you're able to find a replacement. I've certainly seen much worse.
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Re: WANTED: Mello-Phonic tone arm
I would bet that was made by Jewel Phono Parts.
It might be possible to fit another popular brand of arm like a Heineman, providing the length is the same. Judging by pictures online they weren't consistent in the style of arm used.
It might be possible to fit another popular brand of arm like a Heineman, providing the length is the same. Judging by pictures online they weren't consistent in the style of arm used.
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Re: WANTED: Mello-Phonic tone arm
Here's another picture of a tone arm on a Mello-Phonic phonograph for reference. Does this one also look like one made by Jewel Phono Parts?
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Re: WANTED: Mello-Phonic tone arm
Well, it's not a Jewel Phono Parts product, but I have that exact tonearm in a box somewhere in my house. If you're interested, I can send some photos.apruizii wrote:Here's another picture of a tone arm on a Mello-Phonic phonograph for reference. Does this one also look like one made by Jewel Phono Parts?
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Re: WANTED: Mello-Phonic tone arm
Roland,
Yes, please send me a PM with the photos.
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Yes, please send me a PM with the photos.
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