COMPANY PROFILE and OVERVIEW OF SERVICES

 

Vintage Electronics is dedicated to supplying parts for the maintenance of phonograph and juke box turntables; both automatic and manual types. All brands and all models. We do not do any repairs.  We supply parts only.  In addition we maintain a rebuilding service for idler wheels, drive pucks, pinch rollers, etc. for phonograph turntables, reel to reel tape recorders and wire recorders.  Terminology for these various parts vary by manufacturer and by technician.  Basically it is any portion of the drive train that uses a rubber covered roller or disc.

 

Following are the specific parts supplied by category for phonographs and juke boxes:
 

CARTRIDGES: All types - Crystal, ceramic, magnetic;exacts, and substitutes

 

STYLI (NEEDLES) All types for any cartridge - Osmium, sapphire and diamond tips.

 

CENTER POSTS (SPINDLES) automatic and manual.

 

HEAD SHELLS

 

45 RPM ADAPTORS - Manual and automatic.

 

IDLER WHEELS - We maintain a limited stock of vintage idlers.  However we provide the rebuilding service that restores the original idler to new condition: any type, any style up to 3 inches in diameter.

 

BELTS FOR TURNTABLES AND TAPE MACHINES

 

Almost all of the products required to maintain Vintage Electronic equipment outlined above is no longer manufactured.  We supply what is commonly referred to as "new old stock"  in many cases.
 

We want you to let us do the searching for what you need - Our web site does not make any attempt to give you all the data required for you to have to search and try and find what you need - that is the reason we want you to let us do the work of determining what you need.  You give us the basics and we will give you the right part for the application.

 

These are the requirements on your part to help us give you the exact item you need:

CARTRIDGE - Best possible: Manufacturers name and any numbers found on the cartridge itself - 2nd best: Brand name and Model no# of unit - If none of the preceding is available, send us the old cartridge via US Mail in a small protective box and we will identify and advise  cost and delivery.

 

STYLUS (NEEDLE) - Same exact data as for the cartridge.

 

CENTER POST (SPINDLE) - Brand and model from the changer itself.

 

45 RPM ADAPTOR - Brand and model no# from the changer itself and the height of the existing 33 rpm spindle as measured from the platter (turntable) to the tip of the spindle.

 

IDLER WHEEL - Brand and model no# from the changer itself if readily available- If not send old idler to us for identification and we will ship new if available or rebuild your old one.

 

BELTS - Brand and Model no# from changer or tape machine.  If unknown send exact measurement of old belt required. Must have inside circumference, width and thickness.  If not available send old belt for identification.

 

It is understood that if you know the manufactures stock number on any of the above that would be all that is necessary - The preceding information is for those who do not know the stock number of the item required.

 

We normally fill 99% of all requests and ship within 5 days of receipt of order with the exception of  items that require rebuilding.  Allow 30 days after we receive your product for rebuilding. On popular idlers we have stock already rebuilt and will give immediate exchange.

"  A GOOD NEEDLE IS YOUR RECORD'S BEST FRIEND"