Commonly missing parts for antique talking machines

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We have literally hundreds and hundreds of cylinder records, both 2-minute and 4-minute. We are pleased to offer them in lots, at reasonably prices, as described below. PLEASE NOTE: we do not have lists of titles, all selections are mixed, so please DO NOT request lists of titles. Be assured, however, that you will receive no junk -- no badly scratched, scored or badly mildewed records will be sent.

CYLINDER PLAN A -- 2-minute records. Records will be in VG+ to E- condition. All will be in boxes with lids. Mostly Edison, some Columbia. Records may have slight imperfections, pinholes and traces of mold, but will play within the VG+ to E- range. $135. per dozen. SUPPLY IS LIMITED.  These records WILL NOT BE SHIPPED OVERSEAS, USA and CANADA ONLY.  

CYLINDER PLAN B -- 4-minute EDISON BLUE AMBEROL records. These are made of sturdy celluloid, unbreakable. in boxes of various types, NO LIDS ON BOXES (unfortunately, the original owners often discarded the lids to make handling easier). VG+ to E- condition. $100. per dozen. THESE RECORDS CAN BE SHIPPED ANYWHERE, but special overseas shipping prices will apply.  

CYLINDER PLAN C-- 4-minute WAX AMBEROLS in green boxes. These are Edison 4-minute cylinders made of the earlier wax compound. Like all wax records, they should be handled carefully. ALL ARE IN CORRECT TYPE OF BOX WITH LIDS. VG+ to E condition. $90. per dozen. THESE WILL BE SHIPPED TO USA AND CANADA ONLY.  

ROCK BOTTOM CYLINDER BLOW-OUT -- 4-minute Edison Blue Amberols, NO BOXES. VG condition, some rubs, imperfections, expansion of core. Records will have playable surfaces but no other guarantees at this insanely low price. CAN BE SHIPPED ANYWHERE, but special overseas shipping prices will apply. $50. per dozen.  

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VICTOR "EXHIBITION" SOUNDBOX RUBBER BACKING - This black flange replaces the old, dried-up or warped backs used on external-horn Victors and many Victrolas. Connects the soundbox (needle-head) to the tone arm. A bad fit here means BIG loss of sound and potential damage to records. Easy to install. $12.50

BRAND NEW STEEL NEEDLES to fit 78-playing talking machines. One size fits all. Loud tone. (Steel needles should be changed after every play to avoid record damage.) THESE ARE MADE IN THE USA BY THE COMPANY THAT HAS BEEN PRODUCING THEM FOR 100 YEARS! $5.95 pack of 100     

SAVE OVER 20% ON NEEDLES -- THE BIG LOT OF NEEDLES --SPECIAL PRICE ON 5 packs of steel needles (500) -- only $23.75. Compare OUR price with others selling an inferior product for much more! 500 NEEDLE SPECIAL   

"MIXED BAG" BIG LOT OF STEEL NEEDLES, 300 Soft Tone, 100 Medium Tone, 100 Loud Tone. This selection is recommended for listening to the "later" electrically recorded 78s. If you like Glenn Miller or Bing Crosby, this is the thing for you! (500 needles total) $24.75.  

MAKING YOUR SOUNDBOX (NEEDLE-HEAD) PLAY PERFECTLY. If the needle-head on your Victrola or other 78 rpm talking machine has never been restored or adjusted, you are losing out on the quality of the music. Old, fossilized soundboxes are SHRILL, BLASTING, RATTLING or MUFFLED. Send PHONOPHAN your soundbox to be professionally restored and refurbished, and you won't believe the improvement! Average price of a soundbox rebuild is $75.00 (plus s/h/insurance), this includes correcting the most common problems. Occasionally, additional parts may be necessary to replace broken ones, at extra cost. SEND US YOUR SOUNDBOX BY INSURED MAIL FOR A DIAGNOSIS -- phonophan, PO Box 747, Henrietta, NY 14467.  

Here is a message from a satisfied client: Tim, I received everything today and it all works great. I have had the Standard for 30 years and it never played. Now I can play all the records that I have been collecting for many years. You were a real genius the way you got it to play and I really appreciate it! The Victor plays like it used to and I am a very happy camper!!! Thanks for all your help. K.P., CA

Victrola knobs -- The knobs from the doors of genuine Victor "Victrolas" are often missing. These brass knobs, in antique nickel finish to match the originals, 5/8" diameter, make excellent replacements. We sell them in pairs, to minimize any differences with the originals. Complete with securing bolt. (NOTE: not suitable for the smallest, earliest VV IVs)  $15.95 the pair. 

KOTTON KLENSER- A quote from a recent convert (Wyatt M., Edison Hound): "I'm kicking myself for not finding out about this stuff sooner!!!" KK is the finest cleaning and restoring product for old wood (and painted) finishes. Works wonders, and has been the "secret weapon" of antique dealers for years. Try it on that "hopeless case" cabinet or painted horn. You'll be a believer! Plastic tub of KK paste: $6.95

LEMON OIL AND BEESWAX- The perfect polish for old finishes, especially after they have been cleaned with Kotton Klenser. Leaves a thin coating of mild, inert beeswax to help repel moisture. Please note: this oil must be sent by UPS, so we cannot ship any order containing this product to a PO Box. Please provide a street address. We can not ship this oil to foreign countries.  Bottle: $6.95

NEW PRODUCT! We are frequently asked about what oil to lubricate antique phonographs with, and we discovered that the BEST oil for the job was not commonly available in stores. Therefore, we have started carrying the "Zoom-Spout" oiler, a convenient dispenser filled with high-grade oil that will not turn yellow or gummy. The spout "telescopes" out. One handy plastic bottle will last for years, even if you have multiple machines to lubricate. We recommend you oil your phonograph once or twice a year depending on how much you use it. 4 oz. $3.50. 

Victor Horn Elbow to fit Victor "Monarch (back-mounted)," "III," "IV," "V." This nickel-plated elbow is identical in appearance to the original. Fixes to the horn with a "bayonet" fitting, and secures horn to "back-bracket." $74.95 

Victor ECONOMY Horn Elbow, to fit the same machines as above but made of solid aluminum. Not a historically perfect replica, but solid and reliable. $49.95   

Victrola winding cranks. We were getting so many calls for cranks to fit Victor Victrolas, that we had some replicas made up. All these cranks have "male" threaded ends. If you have a Victrola brand machine needing a winding handle, just make sure to pay attention to the model number.

CRANK TO FIT VICTROLA "VI," and later versions of the "IV." Nickel-plated, with wooden knob exactly like original. The later versions of the "IV" were larger. The earlier versions were smaller and some took "female" cranks. If you are confused about which "IV" you might have, please e-mail us at phonotim@gmail.com -- we can also provide cranks for some of these early "IV"s. $35.00.

CRANK TO FIT VICTROLA "IX," "X," "XI, "XVI " and some versions of the "VIII" and "XIV." This crank has a "male" fitting and will work on all Victrolas made after 1913. If you're unsure, look at the MOTOR of your Victrola and see if it takes a "male" or a "female" crank. In addition to the models listed above, it will also fit Victrolas made after 1921 that use Arabic numeral designations such as "80," "100," etc. It also fits certain of the Victrola consoles such as "210" and "215." This crank will also fit the "Credenza," or Victrola "8-30." Nickel-plated, with wooden knob, exactly like original. $40.00.

CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH BELTING MATERIAL. No matter how good it looks, you really must replace that tired, old belt on any cylinder machine. Rubber bands don't work. This special, supple leather can be easily fit to an Edison, Columbia or any cylinder model employing a belt. Remember, all drive belts are not created equal. Some of our competitors sell shoe lacing which is so stiff that it can literally stall your spring motor. Our belting is specially made for antique phonographs. Easy to install with simple instructions.

SIZE 1. To make a belt for Edison "Standard,"  "Gem" or "Fireside." Also works with Columbia Graphophones Type "B" or "Q", $5.50. 

SIZE 2.  Belting for ALL OTHER cylinder Phonographs and Graphophones than those listed in No. 1.  $6.50. 

SUPPLE RUBBER CONNECTOR BETWEEN HORN AND REPRODUCER. For large, supported horns a rubber connector is necessary. This is specially sized for the job, not from an auto-parts store. Please note: the horn support kit above includes one of these connectors. $3.95, includes shipping in USA or Canada.  

EDISON MODEL "C" REPRODUCER - exact replica with sapphire stylus. Fits most Edison external-horn phonographs, for playing two minute cylinders. $145.00    

EDISON MODEL "H" REPRODUCER - exact replica with sapphire stylus. Fits Edison external-horn phonographs which have 2 & 4 minute gearing, and the "front-facing" carriage. Plays four minute cylinders (such as Blue Amberols). If you have a question whether the "H" will work on your machine, please contact phonotim@gmail.com  $145.00  

COLUMBIA "FLOATING" REPRODUCER - exact replica with sapphire stylus. Fits most pre-1906 cylinder models including "Q", "B" and "AT". $99.95  We regret this item is temporarily out of stock until further notice.

MAKING YOUR CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH REPRODUCER (NEEDLE-HEAD) PLAY PERFECTLY. If the needle-head on your Edison cylinder Phonograph or other cylinder player has never been restored or adjusted, you are losing out on the quality of the music. Old, fossilized reproducers are SHRILL, BLASTING, RATTLING or MUFFLED. Send PHONOPHAN your reproducer to be professionally restored and refurbished, and you won't believe the improvement! Average price of a reproducer rebuild is $75.00 (plus s/h/insurance), this includes correcting the most common problems. Occasionally, additional parts may be necessary to replace broken ones (especially if your stylus is damaged), at extra cost. SEND US YOUR REPRODUCER BY INSURED MAIL FOR A DIAGNOSIS -- phonophan, PO Box 747, Henrietta, NY 14467.  

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EDISON WINDING CRANKS. Will fit Edison external-horn cylinder phonographs. There are two basic types: slotted crank to fit winding shaft with a pin in it, and threaded crank for threaded winding shaft.

SLOTTED CRANK. Fits pre-1905 Edison Standard or Home. Black-painted. $40.00.

THREADED CRANK. Fits post-1905 Standard, Home, Fireside. Will also fit many Columbia Graphophones with threaded winding shafts.  Not suitable for Edison Disc Phonograph models. Nickel-plated. $40.00

EDISON DIAMOND DISC PHONOGRAPH WINDING CRANK. Fits most Edison DISC (thick record) models. Some of the low-boy consoles take cranks that are very long, and this one will not fit. But for common UPRIGHT machines such as the C-19 (B-250), S-19, H-19, C-150, etc., etc., this crank is correct. Nickel-plated, exactly like the original. $40.00.

OTHER TYPES OF WINDING CRANKS. We have other styles of cranks in stock (both original and reproduction) to fit various antique phonographs. Please e-mail us at phonotim@gmail.com to see if we have the one you need.

HORN - 14" long brass-bell horn. Exact replica of the ones sold as standard equipment on most external-horn Edison and Columbia cylinder machines. Fits 99% of all makes of antique cylinder players without the need of a special support crane.  $55.00                        

EDISON HORN SUPPORT - For holding up a big horn (works best on horns of 28" to 34" overall length) on Edison cylinder phonographs. Exact replica of the original. Complete, including a supple rubber connector to reproducer. Easy to attach. For your convenience, a copy of original instructions is included. Nickel-plated. $84.95      

EDISON CYGNET HORN SUPPORT - The Cygnet horn resembles a gooseneck and sits up above the machine. Since the fitting of this support to your particular type of reproducer is crucial, please e-mail us phonotim@gmail.com to make sure you get the correct equipment. $84.95. 

Precise Replica Columbia 14" Aluminum Horn

Most cylinder talking machines, Phonographs and Graphophones, were shipped from the factory with a 14" amplifying horn. Then, if the customer wanted a larger horn, it could be purchased separately. Columbia, in keeping with its out-front position in innovative technology, created a 14" horn made of aluminum, a "wonder" metal at the turn of the 20th century. These horns, with their characteristic "plump" appearance were brightly polished and well complimented the signature "shiny" styling of the Graphophone. Although aluminum is the perfect lightweight metal for creating horns with no "drag." it does not fare well when thrown into the attic. Consequently, Columbia aluminum horns have been extremely rare. Several attempts have been made over the years to recreate them, but we think our 14" Columbia aluminum horn is the best. Virtually indistinguishable from he original, brightly polished, exact in every detail. 14" long Columbia type aluminum horn  $135.00 

CARDBOARD PEGS TO FIT CYLINDER RECORD CABINETS. Over the years, many cabinets designed to store cylinder records survived only because the cardboard pegs that once lined the drawers were torn out, so the cabinet could be used as ordinary furniture. Now you can REPLACE these pegs with exact replicas, including the buff-colored cap originally used. Sold in any number. Easy to assemble and glue in. Using the three quantity categories below, you can easily combine to create an order for any quantity you require. If you need an odd number, e-mail us (phonotim@gmail.com) for a quote. 

  50  CARDBOARD PEGS WITH CAPS. $25.00.          

  75  CARDBOARD PEGS WITH CAPS, $37.50.

  100 CARDBOARD PEGS WITH CAPS, $50.00.

Kit to restore Herzog record storage cabinets

It's a testament to the American furniture manufacturer, the Herzog Art Furniture Co., that quite a few of its record cabinets from the turn of the twentieth century have survived.  Unfortunately, a big factor in their survival has been that they were "converted" by their previous owners to "other" uses -- various types of storage, telephone stands, etc.  Particularly troublesome have been the shelves and pegs of the Herzog "half-round" record cabinets.  These were difficult to replace -- UNTIL NOW! With the phonophan Herzog restoration kit, you can replace all the shelving and reinstall the pegs in cabinets such as this:

 For years, our clients have asked for a solution to this problem of restoration, and at last we offer

 Three door shelves, two inner, sliding shelves, and 147 cylinder pegs, PLUS the wire supports that secure the door shelves -- a complete kit, for $295.00 plus s/h. Get ready to bring that empty Herzog back to life! 

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