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Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:09 pm**

Ortho_Fan wrote:This is, more or less, what the 8-12's horn looks like from the front:

8-12 Horn.JPG
The only 8-series models I know of that were equipped with all metal horns were the 8-8 (School version), 8-9 (home version) and the 8-35.

OF

That is correct Ortho. I mean there is a metal bracket to connects the horn to the tone arm area but thats all.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2010 3:10 pm**

My old 8-12 sitting next to the Credenza...

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2010 3:43 pm**

[quote="spin78's"]My old 8-12 sitting next to the Credenza...[/quote]

looks just like mine Sine, same finish

i think they had mahogany and walnut, im not sure..
Now if i find a credneza i will be all set, these 2 models were always the ones i always wanted. The 8-12 you dont see to ofetn come up, but the Credneza you see all the time so it should be a easy thing to find

Thanks Spin for sharing a pic of yours, a very nice Machine they both are indeed

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2010 3:47 pm**

spin78's wrote:My old 8-12 sitting next to the Credenza...

looks just like mine Spin, same finish

i think they had mahogany and walnut..
Now if i find a Credneza i will be all set, these 2 models were always the ones i always wanted. The 8-12 you dont see to ofetn come up, but the Credneza you see all the time so it should be a easy thing to find :)Im looking for a Brass Reproducer to have as a spare.. Those are hard to find as well. I have 1 on another Machine i have.

Thanks Spin for sharing a pic of yours, a very nice Machine they both are indeed

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2010 4:13 pm**

Uncle Vanya wrote:
JohnM wrote:8-12's have metal horns, so a brighter sound is to be expected.
STUFF AND NONSENSE!

The 8-12 horn has more wood than any other Orthophonic horn, save the all-wood folded horn used in
the late-production Granada and in the 4-7 machines.

The large, vertically bifurcated horn in the 8-12 is made ENTIRELY of wood, save for a small die-cast connector
which attatches the top of the horn to the motor board. I've repaired a number of these machines over the years, including the machine that Paul Edie used in his horn tests, and have about five salvaged 8-12 horns left after my late fire.

My bad! Sorry! Confusing it with my old 8-8.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:13 pm**

Victrolaman wrote:
spin78's wrote:My old 8-12 sitting next to the Credenza...
looks just like mine Spin, same finish i think they had mahogany and walnut..

According to LFTD, the 8-12 came *only* in walnut, as spin78's beautiful machine shows. I could kick myself now for passing on an one-owner 8-12 about four years ago; local fellow would have taken $75 for it. It had sound box problems, but I should have acquired it. If, if, if only....

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:54 pm**

Henry wrote:
Victrolaman wrote:
spin78's wrote:My old 8-12 sitting next to the Credenza...
looks just like mine Spin, same finish i think they had mahogany and walnut..
According to LFTD, the 8-12 came *only* in walnut, as spin78's beautiful machine shows. I could kick myself now for passing on an one-owner 8-12 about four years ago; local fellow would have taken $75 for it. It had sound box problems, but I should have acquired it. If, if, if only....

I would have had that loaded on my truck in 2 seconds

Posted: **Thu Dec 16, 2010 3:28 pm**

Victrolaman wrote: I would have had that loaded on my truck in 2 seconds

I thought you already had an 8-12

Posted: **Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:45 pm**

Henry wrote:
Victrolaman wrote: I would have had that loaded on my truck in 2 seconds
I thought you already had an 8-12

I do but 2 I better lol

Posted: **Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:45 pm**

Victrolaman wrote:
Henry wrote:
Victrolaman wrote: I would have had that loaded on my truck in 2 seconds
I thought you already had an 8-12
I do but 2 I better lol

I will have to load some pics this weekend

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