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What was this large reproducer used on ??
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 1:53 pm
by briankeith
Another mystery reproducer I grabbed on EBay for only $10 because I thought it looked really cool
big and heavy, the largest reproducer I have ever seen,,, but what machine was this reproducer actually used on ??
Re: What was this large reproducer used on ??
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:13 pm
by Curt A
I have one of those too, that I got from Charley Hummel for the same reason you bought yours... it looks cool. Unfortunately, Charley did not know what machine it was from although it may have just been an aftermarket reproducer. It fits on my Fairy Phonograph lamp and sounds good...
Re: What was this large reproducer used on ??
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:18 pm
by Curt A
“Off Brand” Talking Machines by R.J. Wakeman lists Crippen as a phonograph manufacturer in 1920...
Re: What was this large reproducer used on ??
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:29 pm
by Retrograde
A few references to the name "Crippen Company Inc"...
Scroll down to
Number 89
Also see
Number 49
Another
reference
It might be worth doing a patent search. A very unusual reproducer!
(Curt A beat me to the post
)
Re: What was this large reproducer used on ??
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:04 pm
by hearsedriver
He (Crippen) sure had a heck of a sales pitch! I dont think it worked out very well for him though. I bet that reproducer does sound good though.
Re: What was this large reproducer used on ??
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:15 am
by Lucius1958
Any relation to the infamous Dr. Crippen?
Bill
Re: What was this large reproducer used on ??
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 2:25 am
by Orchorsol
The adjustable cork damper is an interesting idea.
Re: What was this large reproducer used on ??
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 5:24 am
by estott
I've seen enough of them that I think it was also offered as an aftermarket piece- but yours seems to have come off of a universal style tone arm
Re: What was this large reproducer used on ??
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 7:45 am
by briankeith
I hooked it up to one of my Silvertones last night - it's pretty loud and quite clear sounding. Louder than I thought it would be.
Re: What was this large reproducer used on ??
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:34 pm
by JerryVan
Lucius1958 wrote:Any relation to the infamous Dr. Crippen?
Bill
Bill,
I wondered the exact same thing!