The mainspring(s) will need re-greasing or at worst a new spring. Wind the Gramophone up fully, it should play a complete record side without slowing down or stopping, if it slows down this usually indicates a weak mainspring(s) or the grease around the mainspring(s) has become sticky and congealed over the decades. GRAMOPHONE DESCRIPTIONS - Please see my Homepage for Gramophones Sold from my CollectionīUYING A GRAMOPHONE - How do I test it before Purchase? TURNTABLE SPEED - How to check it is revolving at 78 RPMĬAN YOU PLAY VINYL RECORDS (45's, LP's, 33.3) on a Wind-up Gramophone?įULLOTONE Gramophone Company & Catalogue 1931 - 1932 GRAMOPHONE NEEDLE SLIDES ACROSS RECORD SURFACE SOUND QUALITY - Poor Sound from your records TURNTABLE TURNS SLOWLY or stops when playing a record GRAMOPHONE NEEDLE TINS - Are they Collectable? GRAMOPHONE NEEDLE - Correct angle to record playing surfaceĬAN YOU PLAY ALL 78 RPM RECORDS with a 'Steel Needle' on a Wind-up Gramophone? GRAMOPHONE NEEDLES - Wooden, Thorn & Fibre GRAMOPHONE VOLUME - Too Loud or Soft - what can be done? GRAMOPHONE NEEDLES - Where can you buy them?
GRAMOPHONE NEEDLES - When should I change them? (Click on Topic to go to relevant Section) BUYING A GRAMOPHONE - How do I test it before Purchase? Help from Ian Calderbank - UK For Help and Information about Gramophones Help and Information with Gramophones from Ian Calderbank UK GRAMOPHONES and PHONOGRAPHS
