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I was going to recommend that you buy the Victrola RE-45. Even though it came out in 29, it is still a product of the Victor Talking Machine Co., not RCA. I'd better check my facts on that, but I don't think RCA owned Victor until after the RE-45 was created. I used to own one and it was great. George Epple rebuilt the pickup and I highly recommend him. He is a pro's pro, but very specialized to magnetic pickups. So he's the best in the world. The Re-45 is a very handsome set too. It is common and it's easy to find lots of 1929 color ads for it on Ebay. One thing I've found about antique radios is that the 29 models are easier to restore that the 28's and back. but as you just found out, the RE-45 is very heavy. Much heavier than a Credenza. If your speaker is good and the pickup is rebuilt, these RE-45s and 75s can have great sound. And again, the RE 45 is a great looking set!

Swing Band Heaven wrote:

Ampico66 wrote:The pickup head rebuild is about $65 from George Epple. He remagnetizes the head and replaces the gasket, aligns it, etc.

Damon

Could you let me have contact details for George Epple please as I need this done for one of my machines. Could you either PM me or add to this thread please?

I just had my C-4 pickup done by George. I will PM you with his contact info.

HisMastersVoice wrote:

Swing Band Heaven wrote:

Ampico66 wrote:The pickup head rebuild is about $65 from George Epple. He remagnetizes the head and replaces the gasket, aligns it, etc.

Damon

Could you let me have contact details for George Epple please as I need this done for one of my machines. Could you either PM me or add to this thread please?

I just had my C-4 pickup done by George. I will PM you with his contact info.

Thanks I would appreciate that and I am looking forward to seeing pictures of your Edison C-4 restored

Today I finished restoring my re-45 and all I can say is WOW I've never heard my records sound so good I'll try to post some pics and maybe a video if I can figure out how.
-Tom
P.S I HIGHLY recommend this model for anyone who wants a electrola to play there records on.