Moving a C-19

[matt]

I just inherited a C-19 from my grandparents. I remember my grandfather playing records for me on this player about 40 years ago. It seems to still work.

I need to move it about 100 miles. Should I use my pickup or can I lie it down in the back of my minivan?

Is there any preparation I need to do to the machine to move it? I don't know anything about the internals.

Thanks!
Matt

[lucius1958]

You should at least:

. Make sure the motor is wound down
. Take the records out and put them in a box
. Remove the reproducer and put it somewhere safe
. Remove the crank
. Remove the grille
. Secure the lid (and possibly the door) with bungee cords or bicycle inner tubes
. Use padding around the case

If you want to go all the way, and make the case lighter to move, you could remove the motor & horn, and put them in a separate box; also the drawers (if it has drawers). That, at least, is what I did when I brought home my C-250.

One thing you should check before you play it is the diamond stylus: run it on the dead wax of a clean record, and see whether it leaves any marks. If it does, the diamond is either worn or chipped, and must be replaced.

Hope this has been helpful. Happy cranking!

BillS

[matt]

Thanks! This is a big help. I'll look for messages and videos about how to take the thing apart. I hadn't considered that, but it makes perfect sense.

My grandfather mentioned that the stylus needed to be replaced, but he didn't know where to find them. I'll look around the board for sources unless you have one that you prefer.

Thanks, again!

Matt

[lucius1958]

Your best source for a replacement stylus is Wyatt Markus ("MicaMonster" on the Talking Machine Forum): he uses the excellent Bruce stylus in his rebuilds.

In fact, a full rebuild of the reproducer would be highly recommended, including one of Larry Hollenberg's improved "True-Tone" diaphragms: they perform even better than the originals, as I can attest. Well worth the expense!

BillS