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Information needed Re: Victor E
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Curt A
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Re: Information needed Re: Victor E
The bullet brake pictured in the last post is exactly like the one I had on my rigid arm Victor M... As far as mending the elbow is concerned, I would only trust the repair to someone who has fixed them before and is familiar with how rare they are, not just anyone who repairs brass instruments. I am saying that from experience, since I sent mine to a "brass repair expert" who was not familiar with them and he got it straightened and reinforced it on the outside with brass wire, which was a total disaster. It worked but looked like crap... It took 13 years and $500 to find a perfect one...
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Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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Jerry B.
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Re: Information needed Re: Victor E
PM sent. Jerry B.
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Lucius1958
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Re: Information needed Re: Victor E
Now the brake on my front-mount E seems identical to that shown here, with the exception of a separate, crescent-shaped metal plate underneath the lever. How common is that; and would it serve (minus the extra plate) as a suitable replacement?Crank_it_up wrote:I have 2 of these E Rigid Arm machines and they are just a little over 1000 serial numbers apart, one in the 29,xxx and the other 30,xxx. One of them is all original with the correct horn (blue background on the decal), the other has a front mount horn and a newer replacement elbow. Both have a bullet style brake that only utilize 2 mounting screws. There are no signs of ever having 4 holes and no reason to think they had the twist style brake. I'm attaching a few pics. I also think that John Duffy might be able to fix your elbow. Paul Baker rebuilt my Concert reproducer and it sounds great. Good luck with your restoration. I would look for another cabinet rather than attempt repairing all of the crank holes. What is the serial number on yours, and is the paper label still on the bottom? If so what is the price? I believe that the Rigid Arm model sold for $30 while the front mount was $25. Have fun! Joe
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Jerry B.
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Re: Information needed Re: Victor E
Yes, I think it would be correct if used without the crescent piece. JerryNow the brake on my front-mount E seems identical to that shown here, with the exception of a separate, crescent-shaped metal plate underneath the lever. How common is that; and would it serve (minus the extra plate) as a suitable replacement?