Seller says Needs Full Restoration... you think?

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Seller says Needs Full Restoration... you think?

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List of things you'll need: Lid, tonearm, tonearm support, soundbox, brake, speed regulator, motor, crank, back, record shelves, feet, casters. Oh and the finish might not be salvageable. :roll:

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And someone worked long and hard to ruin this horn. Guess it is less to dust.

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:D You have to laugh don't you !

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that columbia horn looks horrible, but we haven't seen how it was before the modification... I think it was shortened because it was too mangled so it was not good anyways.
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Le0 wrote:that columbia horn looks horrible, but we haven't seen how it was before the modification... I think it was shortened because it was too mangled so it was not good anyways.
And the base is OK ?

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I wonder what "make reasonable offer" means to the lister? He/she will pay somebody to haul it away for them? :rose:

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If this what living in Mount Joy will do for you, I'll take Baghdad anyday! ;)

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soundgen wrote:
Le0 wrote:that columbia horn looks horrible, but we haven't seen how it was before the modification... I think it was shortened because it was too mangled so it was not good anyways.
And the base is OK ?
I can't say how bad it is just seeing a small picture... but if it was quite cheap and close to my place, I'd go and check it. ;)
Machines I own: Edison Standard A, suitcase Home, Home A, Triumph A & B, Columbia type BS, Standard Model A, Victor E, IV & V, Pathéphone No.4

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Re: Seller says Needs Full Restoration... you think?

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"Needs restoration"?

I don't understand - why would anyone take the time to restore firewood? :lol:

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