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I know it was discussed on the forum here about the Victor M and MS rigid arms having the attachment for a crane for larger horns. I was going through some of my pictures and found a Victor Rigid Arm M with a HUGE horn. I have attached the pic. Please don't try this at home! Elbows are much to expensive and scarce!!! Enjoy, Tom

Not a good idea, but the horn is supported by a floor crane, which takes most of the weight off the elbow.

To my eye, that looks like a Vic I... which would make the elbow even more likely to break under the extra weight. If the crane is adjusted correctly, I guess it would relieve pressure on the elbow.

Brad Abell

outune wrote: Fri Oct 01, 2021 2:17 pm To my eye, that looks like a Vic I... which would make the elbow even more likely to break under the extra weight. If the crane is adjusted correctly, I guess it would relieve pressure on the elbow.

Brad Abell

To my eyes also and not a rigid arm machine.

Sorry, You are right . I just looked closer at the trim on the machine.

Based on the size of the individual, what is a good estimate of the length of the horn and diameter of the bell?

Thanks, Jerry B.

6 feet tall, 24" bell?

Thanks, I have a large horn with a threaded small end, black bodied and brass belled with Victor decal and it has a hanger. I'll measure it when I get home.

Thanks, Jerry

It meant less weight on the record when Victor introduced the rigid arm.With the front mount
using the large horn caused wear on the records. edisonplayer.