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Those of you that know me, know my feelings on collecting. It's all good as long as it's Berliner and some Victor's. Now don't get me wrong. I love to look at other makes and models. I just decided to stick with this narrow window to keep the clutter down and the Wife happy.
I'm sure those of you that have "failed" in either know what I mean.
HOWEVER, in light of the new Fireside and given it's over all size......I have decided "if" I can get a two piece "L" crane to fit into the hole and a red Fireside horn......I would keep her. That's right!!!.....your are reading Phono history here. I just hope my Wife never reads this.
Some of you have PMed me suggesting just that....."keep it".
So, if you have a red two piece horn or a rod crane.....PM me. I also need the set screw that holds the crane from lifting out. I will also keep my eyes open on Ebay.

By the way......we will just keep this to ourselves..... .

I know Ron Sitko has both repro cranes and horns, which you can buy painted or unpainted. I believe a painted horn and crane is about $160-175 plus shipping. The guy who paints his horns does a beautiful job, too. He may even have the screw that holds the crane in place. 518-371-8549.

Hope this helps!
Sean

Sean, thanks. I thought about contacting Ron. However, given the condition of the machine....I will try first to get an original. If not....I will go that route. I may give the machine to my Mother to display once complete. Since the holes in the back were never used (cygnet crane). I decided not to use them either.

gramophone78 wrote:Sean, thanks. I thought about contacting Ron. However, given the condition of the machine....I will try first to get an original. If not....I will go that route. I may give the machine to my Mother to display once complete. Since the holes in the back were never used (cygnet crane). I decided not to use them either.

Gram78 I agree wih you. Neither is common but I think the smaller original maroon horn on that machine is more attractive and less common than with a cygnet. The original small cranes and horns do turn up on ebay from time to time but especially the horns are pretty high. Also, I think half the "original" Fireside cranes that show up on ebay are just repros with a bit of rust added so be careful!

Anyway, given your luck, just wait a day or two and someone will call you saying the've got the combo, never seen daylight, never unwrapped from the original shipping box!