Aeolian Vocalion tone arm

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Aeolian Vocalion tone arm

by jtspiegel » Sat Dec 24, 2011 7:38 pm

I have an Aeolian Vocalion and the tone arm broke right at the connection to the reproducer.....the cuff with the tightening screw broke. The victrola is a Style J Type III and number 48901. Does anyone know where I can get a new tone arm or anyone that could fix the one I have.
Thank you,
Jeff


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Re: Aeolian Vocalion tone arm

by Joe_DS » Sun Dec 25, 2011 6:53 am

Probably the best bet would be a replacement, if you can find one. I know that a few collectors have used something called J-B Weld to fix broken pot metal joints, but I've never used it myself.

You might want to start out by getting in touch with Great Lakes Antique Phonograph -- http://www.victroladoctor.com/ -- which has hundreds if not thousands of parts in stock, and the people there are VERY helpful.

Another shop to check out is the Victrola Repair Service -- http://www.victrolarepairservice.com/

Other shops include:

The Antique Phonograph Supply Company -- http://www.antiquephono.com/
Shenandoah Antique Phonograph Repair -- http://www.shenandoahrestoration.com/phono.html
John Lewis's Mechanical Antiques Repair -- http://www.antiquephonograph.com/

You'll probably need to send some photos and measurements of the tonearm to these places.

Since the phonograph is inoperable at this time--and if you haven't already done this--you might want to have the sound box or reproducer overhauled with fresh rubber gaskets and adjusted. This will greatly improved the sound quality and reduce record wear.

HTH,
Joe


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Re: Aeolian Vocalion tone arm

by jtspiegel » Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:59 pm

Thank you for the information.

Jeff

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