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Victrola 8-35 Tone Arm Bracket - Right One?
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 5:42 pm
by Garret
Hello all,
So, the pot metal tone arm bracket on my Victrola 8-35 needs to be replaced. I know that the Smiths used to sell these tone arm brackets, but apparently someone else is selling them now. Is it a 2" bracket that I need to replace it?
See here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Orthophonic-V ... 0841019399
Is this the right item? Your help and input is immensely appreciated!
Re: Victrola 8-35 Tone Arm Bracket - Right One?
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 8:00 pm
by AZ*
Yes, that's the right one. By the way, the ebay seller is the guy who bought the Smith's casting business.
Re: Victrola 8-35 Tone Arm Bracket - Right One?
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:38 am
by Garret
Thank you, AZ! I really appreciate it!
Re: Victrola 8-35 Tone Arm Bracket - Right One?
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 12:47 pm
by beaumonde
Not necessarily for this one, but in general, for reproducers and parts his prices seem very high...among other items, he's listed a nickel plated brass ortho reproducer for $500 and brass Victor No. 4 for $225! I know these are rebuilt, but still...
Re: Victrola 8-35 Tone Arm Bracket - Right One?
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:50 am
by Garret
Adam,
I completely agree. The prices are unbelievably high. He has nearly $300 on an RCA Victor bronze reproducer. I think I gave $130 for mine, including shipping, and even that was a little on the high end. If the guy can sell items at these prices, more power to him, but I am not going to pay them.
On an aside, the bracket this man is selling is about 15-20% higher than what the Smiths used to sell it for, apparently. Whatever. I really need one to get my project done, so I'm gonna pay it. However, since he has at least a somewhat captive audience on the reproduction parts, he can get away with it to some extent.