Victrola 8-35 Tone Arm Bracket - Right One?

[Garret]

Hello all,

So, the pot metal tone arm bracket on my Victrola 8-35 needs to be replaced. I know that the Smiths used to sell these tone arm brackets, but apparently someone else is selling them now. Is it a 2" bracket that I need to replace it?

See here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Orthophonic-V ... 0841019399

Is this the right item? Your help and input is immensely appreciated!

[AZ*]

Yes, that's the right one. By the way, the ebay seller is the guy who bought the Smith's casting business.

[Garret]

Thank you, AZ! I really appreciate it!

[beaumonde]

Not necessarily for this one, but in general, for reproducers and parts his prices seem very high...among other items, he's listed a nickel plated brass ortho reproducer for $500 and brass Victor No. 4 for $225! I know these are rebuilt, but still...

[Garret]

Adam,

I completely agree. The prices are unbelievably high. He has nearly $300 on an RCA Victor bronze reproducer. I think I gave $130 for mine, including shipping, and even that was a little on the high end. If the guy can sell items at these prices, more power to him, but I am not going to pay them.

On an aside, the bracket this man is selling is about 15-20% higher than what the Smiths used to sell it for, apparently. Whatever. I really need one to get my project done, so I'm gonna pay it. However, since he has at least a somewhat captive audience on the reproduction parts, he can get away with it to some extent.