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WANTED: Columbia Aluminum Tonearm / Horn for an AJ

Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2014 9:25 pm
by ticticdok
I just purchased a Columbia model AJ and need an aluminum tone arm and possibly a horn. Any help, I would appreciate it. John

Re: Wanted: Columbia Aluminum Tonearm / Horn for an AJ

Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:52 am
by cleveland1996
Justin at JAS antiques should be able to supply a tone arm. Sorry, no horn at this time..

Joe

Re: Wanted: Columbia Aluminum Tonearm / Horn for an AJ

Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 12:51 pm
by Phonofreak
Columbia made 3 different versions of the AJ. First, there was a top wind, similar to a Berliner. The Second model use a fancy gingerbread case with the crank on either the side or back of the case. The Third model had a more plainer case with corner columns. Each machine had it's own distinctive arm. Which machine is yours?
Harvey Kravitz

Re: WANTED: Columbia Aluminum Tonearm / Horn for an AJ

Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:22 pm
by Zwebie
I have a horn that may work for you.

Please check your P.M.

Bob S.

Re: WANTED: Columbia Aluminum Tonearm / Horn for an AJ

Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 3:51 pm
by ticticdok
This is an early model, top wind similar to a Berlinger. Does anyone know the correct horn to have with this one? Horn with a leather elbow or the metal one??

Re: WANTED: Columbia Aluminum Tonearm / Horn for an AJ

Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 8:13 pm
by Phonofreak
The horn you want is similar to what Bob is selling. It does not have the fitting on the end that fits the metal elbow. The horn is about 14" long with a bell 9 ½" in diameter. I think it is the same as a Victor horn that uses a leather elbow. Any input on this?
Harvey Kravitz

Re: WANTED: Columbia Aluminum Tonearm / Horn for an AJ

Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 3:07 pm
by ambrola
here's the arms if you need them.
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