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Front Mount Aretino
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:40 pm
by arthurmacie
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
Re: Front Mount Aretino
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:46 pm
by arthurmacie
Photos of the Aretino
Re: Front Mount Aretino
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:50 pm
by JerryVan
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!!
Re: Front Mount Aretino
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:38 pm
by chrisg
One on my shelf in the shop. Will get better pic
Re: Front Mount Aretino
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 10:53 pm
by tomb
Nice machine I like the green color. Tom B
Re: Front Mount Aretino
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:51 am
by chrisg
Pic
Re: Front Mount Aretino
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 9:16 am
by arthurmacie
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?
Re: Front Mount Aretino
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:39 pm
by chrisg
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