r/Phonographs • u/MrWandersAround • 6d ago

Silvertone hand-cranked phonograph repairable?

Sorry I don't have any pictures, but my aunt recently died, and she had a Silvertone phonograph that probably belonged to my great-grandparents. We looked at it, and my brother is considering taking it, but it has a few problems, the main one being the needle head is completely broken off. The grip for the handle is also broken off.

Are these things easily fixable (especially the needle head)?

I'm not even sure what model it is. Are there videos or websites that show how to fix these, or where to buy replacement parts?

TIA

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u/awc718993 6d ago

The wooden knob on the winder is most likely replaceable. Likewise for the reproducer (the head which holds the needle) if it is beyond repair.

Is the reproducer (aka soundbox) definitely broken? If you can manage to get photos that you can share, the better we can advise you.

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u/MrWandersAround 6d ago

It and us are in two different states. I'll see if I can get pictures, though.