Nothing wrong with that. Nice tune. The spring may be tired even after a clean , degrease etc, but I would still do it if it were me. Good work.

@mrrgstuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀 👍. Yes I think the spring may be weak, but as long as it can play a whole side, will do for now. I'll have to get back to doing a full service on the motor at a later date

Looks and sounds good to me!!

@mrrgstuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀 👍. Yes, I was a bit surprised it worked as well as it did

I couldn't see the clip underneath the platter :) I got a 102 recently and opened it first time. Cleaning the motor now.

@mrrgstuff

Жыл бұрын

Sounds good. They are nice machines and well worth having. Thanks 😀 👍

Sounds good 👍. This is a great gramophone.

@mrrgstuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀 👍. Yes, considering the dealer thought it would need a new motor, I think a good motor service is all it really needs. Cosmetically the machine is poor on the outside, however the soundbox is nice and clean and seems to work well

Sounds great, and yes, that is an electrically recorded record.

@mrrgstuff

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀 👍

Seemed to be working fine to my inexperience eye 👍👍

@mrrgstuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀 👍. Yes, works better than I expected it to and certainly good enough for me

@GrandadIsAnOldMan

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrrgstuff in that case, it sounds like you got a bargain 👍👍

@mrrgstuff

2 жыл бұрын

Certainly looks that way! Thanks 😀 👍

Is there an adjustment so that you can make the middle of the speed adjuster be 78 RPM? Because it looks like now you only get to 78 at the far right side of the speed adjustment arm.

@mrrgstuff

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I noticed that too, the speed control needs calibration. I'm sure it is possible to do so, just need to take a look at the mechanism. Thanks 😀 👍

@toomanyinterests

2 жыл бұрын

To calibrate the speed control you loosen the two screws that hold down the plate on the motor board that the speed control lever pivots on, then you can slide it to the left or right, left for slower, right for faster.

@mrrgstuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀 👍. I'll take a look and try 👍

Very nice sound. Maybe with a full service in the spring you could adjust the speed

@mrrgstuff

6 ай бұрын

Yes, indeed. I really need to give it a decent service. Thanks 😀 👍

Is it possible that if u use a blunt needle it would slow the turntable down?

@mrrgstuff

Жыл бұрын

Yes, a blunt needle can do that. The needle should really be changed after each play. A dirty record or a worn record can also cause this to happen. It can also happen if the spring has weakened with age. Hope that helps 😀👍

Where can I get one of those speed monitors

@mrrgstuff

7 ай бұрын

That one I made myself, however here is a recent video I made comparing that to a couple of other options: kzread.info/dash/bejne/moCjqMyJotOzYaQ.htmlsi=_gOxnuSzdqp8btPt Thanks 😀 👍

I just got one of this and it's really hard/tight to rotate the reproducer/soundbox to the right position. Can you help me with that? Thanks.

@mrrgstuff

Жыл бұрын

The soundboxes on these were often, maybe always made of pot metal, and this can swell, causing the fit to be tight. I don't have any direct experience with this problem, but if you can get the soundbox off, you may be able to see corrosion. You may have to take the rubber insulator off also. Be careful, though, as the metal may crack if you apply too much force. Good luck

@shosha1878

Жыл бұрын

If I'm unscrew the two little screws, located up and down of the reproducer, can that help? Or they are independent of tone arm attachment?

@mrrgstuff

Жыл бұрын

@shosha1878 If its a No.5a or 5b like in the video, the top screw should unscrew (though I have never tried it) and the end of this screw is the pin which locates the soundbox on the tonearm. With this screw out you should be able to rotate it to any angle and also just pull it straight off. If the pot metal has expanded though, getting that screw out might be very tricky

@shosha1878

Жыл бұрын

I just sent you a link with the issue. Thanks again!

@mrrgstuff

Жыл бұрын

Did you email me? I'm not seeing an email. My address is mrrgstuff at Gmail dot com. Thanks 😀 👍

Dont know if i told you somewhere in different videos, but i reccomend (next time you plan to work on it) checking for any cracks in the horn, you'd be losing sound, if you Seal every hole that shouldnt be there, youd get much better sound

@mrrgstuff

Жыл бұрын

I think the sound is from camcorder mic so won't be brilliant, however it is a good idea for me to check for leaks. Thanks 😀👍

@theantiquescollector2199

Жыл бұрын

@@mrrgstuff anytime :-) there could also be something in the tonearm, Its easy to check by blowing into the horn, if you hear the air going through theres a leak somewhere, No air going through= OK

What is the oldest record do you have?? 😊

@mrrgstuff

Жыл бұрын

That's a very good question, and to be honest I'm not entirely sure. 🤔 Some of my earliest ones are featured in this video though: kzread.info/dash/bejne/an6gl6OEZLPcqLQ.html I hope at some point to do a video covering more of my early ones, including the phonograph cylinders. Thanks 😀 👍

That was near enough... 😁👍

@mrrgstuff

Жыл бұрын

Yes, seems to work just fine. Used it a few more times now as the HMV 162 in the house is bust! Thanks 😀 👍

Nice and definitely better than the fake, thank you

@mrrgstuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀 👍. Yes completely the opposite in terms of quality to the fake. Not sure it is any more 'fun' though 🤔😉😅

Can I play my 1940s Frank Sinatra Records in a gramophone?

@mrrgstuff

Жыл бұрын

If they are US 78s then best not to as the gramophone will wear them quite quickly. UK and I believe European 78s are made of harder materials and should be ok. If you can though, use a more modern record player

It could’ve played a record if it had a motor.

@mrrgstuff

9 ай бұрын

😅 Well, it has a motor, just struggles a bit!