Rebuild for P-1 soundbox?

[lucius1958]

I've just acquired a P-1 portable, and I'd like to know if anyone knows of a good rebuilder for the soundbox. I'd like to make sure it's in peak condition.

The potmetal is in good shape, barring a small chip on the area over the needle bar pivot; but I don't want to risk disassembling it myself.

The sound is not too bad, as far as I can tell; but perhaps it could use new gaskets.

Any suggestions?

Bill

[phonoboy]

I repair sound boxes email me a picture ( [e-mail] ) and I'll get back to you.

[lucius1958]

At present, I've managed to free the motion of the needle bar a bit...

It's the pot metal "Prime" reproducer, which I am leery of disassembling, lest it break.

A couple of photos:

At the present, it does sound better than it did originally; so I'm not as dissatisfied as before.

BillS