[78-L] early 30s LP question [fwd]

[Mike Harkin]

Like I've sometimes said, if two or more of a thing are made, somebody, somewhere will
start a collection....

Mike in Plovdiv

--- On Sun, 7/1/12, Ron L'Herault <lherault at bu.edu> wrote:

From: Ron L'Herault <lherault at bu.edu>
Subject: [78-L] early 30s LP question
To: "'78-L Mail List'" <78-l at klickitat.78online.com>
Date: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 7:12 PM

This is hardware related.  Queries to the phono collectors have not turned
up much info.  I have a counterweight designed for straight arms with
markings that it is to be used with LP records.  I've also just acquired
(although it has not been delivered yet) a triangular one on E-bay.  Both
have their interior slots lined with orange felt.   I'm guessing either
Victor or an enterprising accessory company sold these as part of a kit to
allow the playback of LP records in the 1930s.  Anyone have any information
on them?  No manufacturer is indicated on the one I have in hand.  The sad
part is, having two of these now makes me a collector of LP counterweights
8-)

Thanks,

Ron L

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