GRAMOPHONE SPRING ADVICE
Gramophone springs are supplied coiled and should be treated with caution if you are not used to handling these items. If you are not certain you can safely replace a spring yourself we can fit the spring for you. See our spring fitting service for details.
HMV 101 portable gramophones and 103 and 104 table models can have two different motors , they can take either the 3529 spring or the 12047B spring which is similar to 3529 but shorter , The 12047B spring fits a spring barrel approx 72mm diameter which is closed by the bottom gear and four screws , the 3529 fits a spring barrel which is approximately 84mm diameter , and is closed with a plate on top and wire clip . Both springs are normally available for sale in our Ebay Shop .
All our springs are Newly Made , we do not supply old springs except under exceptional circumstances ie if the spring is unusual and would be expensive to manufacure , it is not advisable to use old springs particularly if they have any rust on them as this will laed to a greatly shortened life
Please check before you buy a spring that it is the correct one for your motor, if in doubt email us for advice at jmw.bedford@ntlworld.com .
It should be noted that many motors may have been modified during their life and the spring connections may have been altered. This is particularly true of reproduction and original gramophones coming fom India.
All advice given in good faith and without warranty
Buyers can collect from us at The Westway Market , Portobello Road , London on Saturdays and Sundays , Hemel Hempstead Market on Wednesdays , or Hitchin Market on Fridays see these link for Market Maps and details
http://www.portobellogreenmarket.co.uk/
http://www.hemelhempsteadmarket.co.uk/
http://www.hitchinfridaymarket.co.uk/
SPRING FITTING SERVICE
We can fit the springs we supply to your gramophone motor for a cost of £25.00 plus the spring cost , you can bring the motor to us at the markets we attend see the above links for details . Or you can post the motor to us at J & M Wholesle ( Bedford) Ltd ,16 Hardwick Road , Bedford , MK42 9LF
GRAMOPHONE NEEDLES
Gramophone needles we supply are made in the UK from high quality steel, they are one play needles, that is they should be used once only, this has always been so ever since steel needles have been manufactured. Persistent reuse will result in severe damage to the record and render it unplayable.
The needles are available in four tones LOUD, MEDIUM, SOFT and EXTRA SOFT TONE basically the thicker the needle the louder the sound it produces.
For playing 1950's records which are very loud we recommend EXTRA SOFT , For pre 1950 records MEDIUM or SOFT , Acoustic pre 1915 records MEDIUM , very quiet records such as spoken word and some early acoustic records LOUD .
If you play records outside you also need louder needles than when playing indoors
Occasionaly a soundbox will have a needle hole which is too small to take Loud tone needles or the needles screw is too short to tighten up on an Extra Soft tone needle , if you find this is happening return the needles for a full refund or free replacement of another tone.
All advice given in good faith and without warranty
Buyers can collect from us at the Markets see the links above for details
78RPM RECORDS
78rpm Records sold in our ebay shop are visually inspected and this is described in the item description , all of our items for sale on ebay can be returned for a full refund including return postage if you are not happy with the item or our description
Always use a new needle when playing a record , it prolongs the life of the record , used needles wear the record !!
Shellac 78rpm Records need cleaning occasionally , use warm soapy water , don't let the water touch the label as the inks are fugitive , dry quickly with lint free cloth or paper , avoid prolonged water contact.
DO NOT CLEAN FILMOPHONE OR ACETATE RECORDINGS WITH WATER
WARPED RECORDS
I am told that warped 78rpm records can be easily and simply flattened , to do this you need to obtain two pices of flat ( normal window ) glass , 14" square is the best size to enable 12" records to be treated ,and 5mm thick is also a good idea as it is difficult to break , place the record between the glass sheets and then hold a 250 watt light bulb above the glass , the heat from the bulb will rapidly soften the record , as soon as it relaxes remove the bulb ( or you can melt the record !! ) , allow the record to cool before removing the top piece of glass , you then have a flat disc .
All advice given in good faith and without warranty
Record , tape and cylinder care can be seen here from the library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/preserv/care/record.html
All advice given in good faith and without warranty
Buyers can collect from us at Markets see the links above for details
PAYMENT DETAILS
Paypal Preferred for UK and Overseas buyers
Personal Cheques and Postal Orders from UK buyers only
Overseas buyers Paypal preferred or bankers cheque payable at a UK Bank or Postal Draft / International Money Order Payable in the UK , Please note US Postal Orders are not cashable in The UK .
We also accept Visa/Mastercard, you can use these with paypal or send us your card details including expiry date by email, USE TWO EMAILS FOR SECURITY, or phone your card details to us at +44 1234 340829
We will also accept Cash in £Sterling sent by secure means, also US$ or Euros current exchange rates of £1 = US$2.10 or £1 = E 1.55 BUT you must add £2.50 to amount before conversion to cover our UK Bank conversion fees.
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT BANK TO BANK TRANSFERS OR WESTERN UNION AS PER EBAY ADVICE
PLEASE DO NOT BID OR BUY IF YOU CANNOT PAY BY THE METHODS STATED
Thank you for your custom
Buyers can collect from us at Markets listed in links above
GRAMOPHONE ADVICE
Leave the gramophone spring partly wound after playing a record , it's not a good idea to let it wind down fully and never leave it fully wound , both can result in spring damage or breakage
Always use a new needle when playing a record , it prolongs the life of the record , used needles wear the record !!
Shellac 78rpm Records need cleaning occasionally , use warm soapy water , don't let the water touch the label as the inks are fugitive , dry quickly with lint free cloth or paper , avoid prolonged water contact.
DO NOT CLEAN FILMOPHONE OR ACETATE RECORDINGS WITH WATER
All advice given in good faith and without warranty
Reproduction horn Gramophones
Many reproduction horn gramophones are sold on Ebay usually with HMV or Victor transfers , don't get caught out !! unless you want a repro check this link for some pictures .
http://soundgenpicsa.blogspot.com/2006/05/reproduction-horn-gramophones-on-ebay.html
Friday 5 September 2008
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