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Greetings! It happened again - I stumbled on to a deal that was too good to pass up... Seriously, it was less than $30...

Typical Aeolian phonograph, but the table top version - don't see too many of those. I will try to post some pictures tomorrow. The cabinet will be presentable with a good cleaning and the motor runs fine. However, it looks like it was somebody's project in a past life and the phonograph is missing some key components.

For that reason, I ask, does anybody have any "junk" cabinets or "project/donor" machines that are too far gone. I am a "purist" when it comes to parts. My phonograph is in need of an Aeolian original/authentic:

- Turntable
- Slotted Crank
- Crank Escutcheon
- Reproducer [or complete arm if that is easier]

I am a sucker for a fixer upper and I was worried about what would happen to this thing if I didn't scoop it up and bring it home. I am hoping y'all understand!

Hi, is this the correct reproducer? I will send a PM. Regards, JT

Be careful, for this is the 'long neck' model. There are other versions with a shorter neck. Must match the tonearm Z tube where the reproducer is inserted. I can later show photos of the two tonearm ends to see the difference.

Thanks for the replies and the PM. Turns out, I may have over simplified my request. Upon examining the machine closer this morning while I cleaned it, I believe I need more than a reproducer. My guess is that I need the entire pivoting portion of the universal tone arm. It also looks like there has been a repair to the pot metal in the past, too..... darn....

Y'all take a look and see what you think.... I will attach some photos.

And, yes, it appears as though the machine went through some sort of INTENSE refinishing job by a past owner. However, for some reason, I like it. I have some furniture in my home with a similar finish and I think it will show nicely once completed. I will also attach a photo of the type of crank I need, too. I borrowed it from another machine in my collection as a point of reference.