The Talking Machine Forum — For All Antique Phonographs & Recordings

Less than 2 weeks away from the fabulous Wayne, NJ phono show. I will be accepting reproducer repairs in the parking lot on Saturday, and on Sunday at the show. From Exhibitions to Orthophonics. Berliners to Bing-O-Phones. Edison Standard Speaker to Edison Needle Type...... I have literally.......LITERALLY done it all. Special challenges appreciated! If you need to coordinate with me:

EMAIL: [email protected]
TEXT: 585-224-5453

And now, a poem.

POT METAL REQUIEM

The swelling is so infuriating
And like butchering or disemboweling
A soundbox that screeches, rattles
In its howling

Bearings loose
Bezels cracked
And all rubber parts whacked

A hand cut gasket,
Some 21st century tech,
Some gentle force,
Penetrating oil of course
Why struggle with a pain in the neck?

Aren’t you glad you sent it to me?
And listen to that soundbox sing!

. . . for yea, it will ne'er ring so brightly
as when the piece is repaired rightly.

So, when you think you want to end it,
Let MicaMonster mend it,
and in the place of rattle and blastin'
be enrapt with joyous musical passion!

<not from the pen of Longfellow>