The Basics of an Antique Windup Victor Victrola Phonograph V.2

[@LesleySASMR]

I just inherited my great grandmother’s phonograph. Unsure of the year yet, but the make seems to be Rishell. I’m definitely going to watch more videos so I can give mine the best care I can!

[@unklbred]

Thank you for this great video covering the basics. Just got a VV-X yesterday and looking forward to learning all about it. Looks to be complete except for the escutcheon where the crank goes in and the table doesn't spin much after cranking. Can't wait to listen to a few records!

[@ThePhonographStop]

Glad I could help! Good luck with your X!

[@lianecornils6603]

What makes it beautiful? The huge furnace. The old stove. The ringer washer. The pantry room with canned items her own canning The tool room of my grandpas with beautiful old dark glass door book cases tore out of the upper part of the bungalow the box of discarded grocery box items she saved for us to play store. Me mostly ( only little girl) the trike bike and the table my grandpa and brother used to make puzzles. One lake scene puzzle hung over the table with glass on it.

[@ajb.9094]

Wonderfully vivid descriptions. Thank you for sharing. God bless!

[@aboveaveragebluesenjoyer9953]

Hey man! I have a starflite 50s electronic suitcase player with the same soundbox, if I ever need to replace the soundbox is there any wiring? It has the holes in the side and everything. Other question, would using a modern steel needle (medium) two times be ok? I know you’re supposed to replace it after every time, but this could be a bit costly…just wondering if it’s safe to do just one more! Thanks

[@ThePhonographStop]

Feel free to send a pic to stevepellicano at gmail dot com. As far as the needles, they are $5 for 100 of them so replace after one side. They wear to the groove of the record and have a chisel effect after one play, damaging the second play and so on!

[@aboveaveragebluesenjoyer9953]

@@ThePhonographStop will do thanks

[@MrTobiascollins]

I will be bringing one home soon from my dad's place. I'm wondering about the needles. There are some wooden ones mixed in with the metal ones. Are those actually needles? Also how can you differentiate the softer needles from the harder?

[@ThePhonographStop]

Loud needles are thick. Medium a bit thinner and soft much thinner. You will get used to that once you see them. The wooden ones are fiber (bamboo) needles that can be sharpened at an angle for play. See video for more! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4G2imWQqq5mZqs

[@MrTobiascollins]

@@ThePhonographStop ahh ok. Thank you much!

[@ThePhonographStop]

@@MrTobiascollins very welcome!

[@melissaroyle8307]

I have exactly this model and even when I turn up the speed, it is running about half the speed needed to run the record. I have opened it to see if the regulator is running smoothly and it appears to be. I noticed in your video that the indicator on the dial moves when you tighten or loosen the speed dial - mine doesn't, it is always indicating its at 78. Any ideas from the group?

[@ThePhonographStop]

Lift up the motorboard. Unscrew the speed knob on the top until it is almost out. Then push up on the speed control arm until it touches the bottom of the speed knob screw underneath. See if that helps!

[@danielarick2105]

You mentioned the counting of the revolutions,which is the method I use to set the speed,Victor records are 78 rpm,and Columbia Records are set at 80 rpm that is until about 1925 or after where 78 was the set speed of all records

[@ThePhonographStop]

Yes! Dont forget Harmony is played at 80rpm as well!

[@carlotareyes]

I just got a Victrola VV-VI A. Glad I saw this 101 because I had no idea you have to change the needles so often. Yikes! Better order some in bulk today.

[@ThePhonographStop]

Yes after every play! Not too expensive and I recommend Chamberlain Needles which can be found on eBay!

[@carlotareyes]

@@ThePhonographStop Great - thank you!

[@danielcomenzo9900]

​@@ThePhonographStop I have had bad experiences with Chamberlain Needles a few weren't sharpened right and shredded my record so I had to check every single time I used one until I ran out of those.

[@harrycallahan8573]

I just got one of these, it was being throw out in the trash, so I grabbed it. It had both metal needles and wooden. What are those for?

[@ThePhonographStop]

The needles get inserted into the sound box for play. The wooden, or fiber, needles were used in the sound box as well as steel needles. Need to be sharpened with cutters. The steel needles that came with your phonograph, if loose, should be thrown out as these should only be used once per record side and discarded. They can be found online and cheaply. Good luck with the phonograph and if you have further questions feel free to reply!

[@harrycallahan8573]

@@ThePhonographStop Thanks!

[@tylergregory4491]

I bought a victrola phonograph similar to yours. I own several newer vinyl records and I was wondering if there is a way to play the new vinyls on my old phonograph. My fear is the needle of the phonograph his to Sharp and tick for the new vinyls. Let me know what you think

[@ThePhonographStop]

Yes there is no way to play new vinyl records. Steel needles will dig them up.

[@Red5.]

I am picking this same exact model up this weekend, can you tell me how to remove the crank handle on the side? I tried to pull it out but it won’t budge. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, I don’t wanna break it trying to remove it

[@ThePhonographStop]

Spin the crank to the left if you are facing it and it will unwind itself free.

[@Red5.]

@@ThePhonographStop Thank you so much for the info 👍👍👍

[@ThePhonographStop]

Anytime!

[@rafaelbaeza163]

I got one like this. ,. Do you think it worths something,

[@ThePhonographStop]

Current market is pretty weak. $150-$200 for one in very good shape!

[@vickiledbetter5435]

Where can I find a reproducer? I work in a.museum and ours is missing. Is a Columbia reproducer what I need? Thanks for any info

[@ThePhonographStop]

Send me a Pic of the Phonograph to [e-mail]

[@anthonybruno2069]

Question . How many times can a 78 record be played ?

[@ThePhonographStop]

Hundreds of times as long as the steel needle is changed after each song or side. Much more if using a modern stylus!

[@anthonybruno2069]

Thank you so much

[@neilmansfield8329]

This is a great record player

[@dingdongdillybean]

Where does one find parts for these ? I just inherited a similar one. And it just skips and plays the portion of the vinyl. And the tightening screw is worn down.

[@ThePhonographStop]

Be sure the tonearm sways firmly back and forth. Add a drop of oil into the base. These play 78s only.

[@skittles2725]

I have a couple of questions 1.where do you get the Handle replacements(if you know) 2.how do you put the needle on 3.does any record word on this model or does it have to be specific records

[@ThePhonographStop]

Sure glad to assist!! 1.where do you get the Handle replacements(if you know). If you mean crank handle you can search eBay or reach out to Great Lakes Phonographs. Be sure to include maker and model number of phonograph. 2.how do you put the needle on? If you see where the needle is in the video, there is a small thumb screw that loosens to insert the steel needle into the sound box. Then hand tighten but not too much or you can break the thumb screw. 3.does any record work on this model or does it have to be specific records? For this and early Victor models you should play pre-1925 records. You can google this term to see a lot of example labels. Hope this helps!

[@anthonybruno2069]

I always thought Phonographs played cylinders .. and gramophones played records 78

[@jholcombe9753]

Great video! What is the artist and song playing?

[@ThePhonographStop]

Thanks! The song is slipping my mind lol!

[@hdmuz8]

"Because They All Love You" by Kaplan's Melodists, sounds like

[@Tedd3.0]

Do you know what the issue would be if the player stops once the needle is on it ? Spines fine before it.

[@ThePhonographStop]

You may want to check the motor and there is a device called a governor. Has 3 round weights on it. Be sure it is clean. Add a drop of sewing oil to each end of this device. Also use a fresh needle and the proper record type. If you have a phonograph made prior to 1925 you would stick with acoustic 78s. If you need more assistance feel free to email me at [e-mail].

[@Tedd3.0]

@@ThePhonographStop thank you! I’ll check out everything you mentioned! I’ll be in touch if I have any further questions !

[@bonnieshousehold.816]

Yes my Victor Victrola is from 1916 its my grand prize

[@sammencia7945]

You didn't discuss the armature behind the brake.

[@ThePhonographStop]

That's in another video lol.

[@RCAvhstape]

The reproducer rotates to change the needle angle. How do you find the correct angle?

[@ThePhonographStop]

Google 60 degree angle and you will see as the needle and reproducer should be at that angle.

[@RCAvhstape]

@@ThePhonographStop 60 degrees then? Thanks.

[@APG-fu6gk]

Do you do restorations?

[@ThePhonographStop]

Yes I do. Feel free to email me at [e-mail].

[@doctorgoldbud1321]

That's beautiful tiger Oakwood, it's absolutely beautiful, I have a few big trolls myself, some Grandma phones, one English p a t h e, Highway Columbia, have two big trailers table top one floor model, I have about a thousand records

[@ThePhonographStop]

That sounds like a great collection!!

[@doctorgoldbud1321]

@@ThePhonographStop do you ever buy victrola's, I'm trying to thin out some of my stuff.

[@woofles3theking94]

I have one but when I lower the head it slows to a stop

[@ThePhonographStop]

Be sure your changing the needle after each play. Also if it is a newer past 1934 its a no no. And finally be sure the motor is clean with fresh oil and grease on the gears. If all these fail the springs may need to be serviced. Keep me posted!

[@woofles3theking94]

@@ThePhonographStop thanks! it just needed to be re-greased.

[@forsuchatime]

I find that when I wind up to play a record, it will never play the whole record without slowing down to the point that I need to wind up a little to finish. I do wind it about 15 to 20 turns. Should I wind it more or is something else going on?

[@ThePhonographStop]

Wind it until you feel some resistance. Then try. Also depends how many springs your motor has.

[@forsuchatime]

@@ThePhonographStop Thank you for the reply. I do wind it until I feel some resistance. Is it not unusual to have to wind some more to finish a record? I don't know how many springs mine has. I saw on a different Victrola video, to wind it up until I won't wind any more........ I've never done that.

[@AlbertBenajam-ww1db]

There are 3 likely reasons for not being able to finish playing a record, 1. Gummy caked dry OIL that over a century has turned into anti-lubricant. 2. One or more broken ẞPRINGS in 2 or more spring motor. 3. Spring)s) left wound for long they lost tension

[@neilmansfield8329]

nice

[@jakobbarnett6816]

Can you use newer records on one of these

[@ThePhonographStop]

Only acoustic 78s prior to 1925. Later records get played on my Victor orthophonics.

[@jakobbarnett6816]

@@ThePhonographStop thankyou

[@lianecornils6603]

My grandma had the most beautiful basement in it was this. I played records on it. She had a laughing record. The whole record was sounds of laughter’s. 👍. The importance of the past should never be forgotten. 🐷👨‍⚕️❓. That’s why you don’t get involved in hair brain schemes when you don’t know what your talking about.

[@kennethnathaniel.s]

I have one at my house

[@ThePhonographStop]

Nice!! Which model?

[@kennethnathaniel.s]

V V - X I V

[@kennethnathaniel.s]

Sir do u restore it because it is in a good condition but I need it in the best condition

[@ThePhonographStop]

@@kennethnathaniel.s I do restorations yes. I am located in South Jersey.

[@coopa_troopa0192]

I have one too. I better check the model when I get home.