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Hello to all.I'm trying to restore a Pathé cylinder phonograph.The parts I need are: aluminum horn,horn support arm that attaches to the horn & a reproducer.Any help is appreciated.Thanks,John

It's always helpful to know what model you are trying to restore, and pictures help too. Otherwise it's a bit like saying "I need parts for a Chevy" without telling us the year, model, etc.

There has long been a need for someone to write and publish something like “Look For The Rooster” - a book that compiles the catalog cuts and specs for the myriad of Pathé models and configurations.

Alas, I guess this will never happen.

This, plus the language and distance difference, makes it extremely difficult for US collectors to develop a common vocabulary for discussing the machines. So even if you have one with a model designation on it, most folks don’t have a mental picture of what it is.

We don’t even have formal names for some of the components, like the L-Shaped Articulated Horn Support Rod With Triangular Horn Rest Clip Thingie (aka LSAHSRWTHRCT, of course!) that is often missing - like on yours.

It’s best to post photos of your machine, plus the key dimensions. Reproducer is generic functionally, and don’t be afraid to use a Columbia if push comes to shove. You will need to pay attention to the length of the rod and the mount point of the horn vs the position of the reproducer, which is adjustable to some degree by the ability to telescope the rod.

Suggest you start your search for the spun aluminum horn and reproducer, and look at French eBay for the LSAHSRWTHRCT. They turn up on there. In the meantime you can make one that will work til you get an original.

jdc1 wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 11:26 am Hello to all.I'm trying to restore a Pathé cylinder phonograph.The parts I need are: aluminum horn,horn support arm that attaches to the horn & a reproducer.Any help is appreciated.Thanks,John

All parts you look for are commonly offered in the French Ebay. Reproducers in good condition, with a good sapphire, are less common, but there are very good reproductions for sale. I suggest you keep a look in the French Ebay. You will have to pay for the shipping cost to the US, though.

You can find replica spun aluminum horns here: https://zwarteschijf.nl/index2.php Mr. Notenboom is very friendly and accommodating and may have other parts as well.

Good luck
Andreas