Excited new phonograph enthusiast

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Excited new phonograph enthusiast

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I was contacted by Donovan to see if I had a part for his Brunswick motor. I sent him pictures of what I had and it wasn't the right part. I then offered to give him a nice oak Brunswick if he would come pick it up. He lives about three hours away and came today. He is very excited to have his first working phonograph. He also has some great records for it at home. I am sure he will be enjoying his new toy with his fiancee.
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Very cool. He looks so happy.
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This is a wonderful way to share the hobby.
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Great news! You done good! :)
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A Brunswick is a fine machine. I remember reading that as Edison's market share dwindled and Brunswick's increased, the "big three" was considered Victor, Columbia, and Brunswick.

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Well done.

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Uh oh. He will be on here with his 3rd, 4th, and 5th machine before too long.
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Another good deed, well done! I have some machines I'd be happy to give away in similar circumstances here - I'd love to find a way to reach out (I don't and won't do any conventional social tedia, so it may not be easy).
Please encourage him to sign up here.
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Hey hey! I'ts been a bit but I'd like to say thanks for the generosity and the warm welcome. I recently have been working on cleaning up the machine now that I have some free time, and it's shaping up even nicer than before. I'll be sure to post some pictures after the oil dries and the wood is polished.

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Congratulations. Brunswick phonographs are well built and will play the three types of records available at the time -- standard "78s," Edison Diamond Discs, and Pathé vertical cut records.

In case you need it, a manual explaining how the Ultona tonearm works is available on this page -- https://www.nipperhead.com/old/brult.htm -- which includes how to set the counter-weight. Just click on the thumbnail images to make them full size for viewing or printing.

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