FOR SALE: DUPLEX FOR RESTORATION

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This is a Kalamazoo Duplex restoration project which I don’t have time to complete. As you know, these machines in any reasonable condition are VERY hard to come by. This one would give some collector a good start and a fun and worthwhile project to add to a collection.

The case is very nice but just needed a bottom. I used a lid from another Duplex. You be the judge how it looks. I can include an oak bottom which just needs an ogee router edge. See photo. The case also has the speed control and knurled adjustment screw. There is no crank but it is a commonly available Columbia female end type.

The motor is a Columbia 2-spring motor that has almost the same configuration as the Duplex motor. The mounting holes are slightly different as indicated in the template I am including. Drilling the modified holes in the Columbia motor frame as shown in the drawing will avoid altering the original case mounting holes. This motor is in good shape but needs minor governor-to-drive-gear adjustment to run smoothly. All gears are sharp and the motor has been cleaned and springs lubricated.

The horn support arm and harp are good solid reproductions cast in bronze. They need nickel plating if you so choose. The support arm hole will need to be widened for the horn support harp. The turntable is the one that goes with the Columbia 2-spring motor and has new felt.

The reproducer is a quality reproduction made years ago I believe by Paul Fuller and works great. Also a tough find.

Included are two Hawthorne and Sheble 42” horns which are the right size for the Duplex. These horns are almost impossible to find. One bell is in great shape. The other can be easily smoothed out by a musical instrument repair shop that does brass instruments like French horns and tubas. The bodies on both horns are straight with no dents. The horns were cylinder types but can easily accommodate the duplex elbow(s). (Personally, I would not cut down the ends). The horns can ship reasonably if Pirate Shipping (a UPS carrier) is used.

Price: $1700 + Shipping extra. First posted SOLD