Phonoland

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

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

Thank you for the information.

Jeff