Broken cylinder

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Broken cylinder

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This Pathé cylinder was broken during Usps transportation. I tried to repair it, although there was a lot of noise :D
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Re: Broken cylinder

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A broken record is very sad.

This image is from Polka Des Clowns sheet music.
It would best apply with a disc record, but Clowns will be Clowns...
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The playing surface looks really rough. I'd be worried about damaging the reproducer.

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What did you use to try the repair?
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