Front Mount Aretino

arthurmacie · Post by **arthurmacie** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:40 pm

Picked up one, I will attache the photos later (having some problems) - Plays well, motor strong, reproducer - good. Mechanically and cosmetically in great shape. Turntable is setup for standard 78's, and the horn has either been buffed or the paint is gone (silver color) except for the gold color end.

Any suggestions/opinions appreciated

arthurmacie · Post by **arthurmacie** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:46 pm

Photos of the Aretino

Post by **JerryVan** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:50 pm

That's the original horn, with the original finish on it. They were green, as this one still slightly shows. The color has faded over time. Nice find!!

chrisg · Post by **chrisg** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:38 pm

One on my shelf in the shop. Will get better pic

Post by **tomb** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 10:53 pm

Nice machine I like the green color. Tom B

chrisg · Post by **chrisg** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:51 am

arthurmacie · Post by **arthurmacie** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 9:16 am

Nice looking machine

I have a couple of questions.

Did you repaint the horn?

The turntable on mine appears to be tapped with a screw-in adapter is in place for standard 78's - is that normal?

I'd like to rebuild the reproducer - any idea where I can get the parts?

chrisg · Post by **chrisg** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:39 pm

My aretino was missing the needle bar. Jason at jasantiques.com had it. I dont know if he has outher reproducer parts. Horn was blue for a harmony so shot it in green. Turntable mounts same as most columbia phonos. Tapered spindle. Table just lifts off spindle

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