Recommendations on Exhibition Rebuild?

oldphonographsteve · Post by **oldphonographsteve** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:21 pm

I was wondering if any forum members have any recommendations on who rebuilds reproducers. I have never done it before and I would rather send it out to someone else. Any recommendations would be really appreciated.

-Steve

dutchman · Post by **dutchman** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:26 pm

Mind if I ride along, I need one done as well. Sent mine to APSCO in February thats the last I heard.

Bill K

oldphonographsteve · Post by **oldphonographsteve** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:30 pm

dutchman wrote:Mind if I ride along, I need one done as well. Sent mine to APSCO in February thats the last I heard.

Bill K

You don't say? I had my Edison Model C sent to them and it took them nearly three months to rebuild it and send it back!

dutchman · Post by **dutchman** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 6:37 pm

At least you got it back

Wonder what happened to APSCO. As far as having your reproducer rebuilt I guess Ron Stiko or George Volema would fit the bill. I have used both over the years for spring replacements and bought a repo back bracket from Ron for a Victor 4-3 which was really nice. I'm sure these two names will be recommended by others. Have a good weekend

Bill K

bigshot · Post by **bigshot** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 7:37 pm

I am definitely NOT mechanically minded, but I got a kit and instructions and rebuilt my own. It was kind of fun and I learned a bit about how it works. I did send out my Orthophonic sound box though. That was beyond my meagre capabilities

EdiBrunsVic · Post by **EdiBrunsVic** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 9:05 pm

I recommend that you contact Ron Sitko. He rebuilt an Exhibition Reproducer for me and it is just great.

Phonofreak · Post by **Phonofreak** » Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:32 pm

If you get the Complete Talking Machine book by Eric Reiss, there is an article on rebuilding the Exhibition and other reproducers. It is very easy to follow. That's how I learned to do this. This book is the "bible" for phonograph repair or restoration.
Harvey Kravitz

ambrola · Post by **ambrola** » Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:48 pm

bigshot wrote:I am definitely NOT mechanically minded, but I got a kit and instructions and rebuilt my own. It was kind of fun and I learned a bit about how it works. I did send out my Orthophonic sound box though. That was beyond my meagre capabilities

I can't imagine not doing it yourself. You will be surprised how easy it is.

estott · Post by **estott** » Sat Dec 12, 2015 3:11 pm

dutchman wrote:At least you got it back Wonder what happened to APSCO. As far as having your reproducer rebuilt I guess Ron Stiko or George Volema would fit the bill. I have used both over the years for spring replacements and bought a repo back bracket from Ron for a Victor 4-3 which was really nice. I'm sure these two names will be recommended by others. Have a good weekend

Bill K

Having dealt with APSCO first hand by going to their home (within an hour of my house) I will never do that again.

Post by **snallast** » Sat Dec 12, 2015 4:02 pm

I got a lot of help from this excellent guide, it takes you step by step along the rebuild - with pictures. Mine turned out just great! I never dreamt they could sound that good. Good luck! It really isn´t that hard, just take your time!/ Snal

http://www.nipperhead.com/old/rep_exhib.htm

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