Reproducer thumb screw snapped off

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Reproducer thumb screw snapped off

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Newbie back with a question. The Chicago based "Symphony" phonograph I recently purchased has a no-name reproducer that is in very good condition, but the needle thumb-screw was missing. Come to find out last night that the original thumb-screw is broken off inside the reproducer, probably by the previous owner who must have over-tightened the thumb-screw. Can someone suggest a person to send this to to have it repaired? Or does someone have a replacement reproducer that will fit one of these Chicago based little oak phonographs with the "big spindles"?? Thank you in advance, Brian.

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George Vollema is a good one. Google 'Great Lakes Antique Phonograph Repair'.
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You can also contact Ron Sitko in New York. Go the "Links" section of the forum and his address is listed.

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Morning Glory Antiques repaired a broken off needle set screw for me and did a good job at a reasonable price. They are in York, PA, in the summer and in Florida in the winter.

http://victrolarepair.net/victrolasforsale.aspx

I can recommend George Vollema as well. He is just great to work with.

http://www.victroladoctor.com/

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