Genoa phonograph sound box (reproducer)

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Genoa phonograph sound box (reproducer)

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I have a Genola toy phonograph with a sound box bad in more ways than one. I believe I've seen other soundboxes with a similar configuration. I doubt that I can find a good Genola soundbox replacement. Can I substitute something else perhaps more common than the original part? Here are some pictures:
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You might try George Vollema (victroladoctor.com) in Michigan. That reproducer is specific to Genola toys and is pot metal. The machine is not a good player anyway, so it may end up as a display piece. The hole could be repaired with JB Weld epoxy putty, but not much can be done to fix cracking pot metal...
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I guess those are the breaks. Thanks.

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There are still a few good ones out there. It's just going to take some patience.

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Mike: I have responded.

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