[NJARC] Seeking 78 record player

[David Sica]

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New Jersey Antique Radio Club

On Wed, Dec 7, 2016 at 4:37 PM, David Sica <dave.sica at njarc.org> wrote:

> I may be in need of a crappy little record children's' player capable of
> playing a 78.  Could be single speed or multi-speed.  This will probably be
> used only once or twice, so doesn't need to be anything better than
> potentially workable. Rough is OK; I'll sand and paint, oil and recap as
> necessary.
>
> The backstory: a childhood friend of mine's mother (I just recently found
> out) was part of an Andrews Sisters-style singing group that did USO tours
> in the forties.
>
> http://www1.gmnews.com/2013/11/07/sayreville-woman-
> recalls-singing-on-uso-tours/
>
> While sorting through some of my mountain of old 78s the other day I was
> pleasantly surprised to run across one of her records.  Her 93rd birthday
> is coming up at the end of the month, and I'm hoping to get the record to
> her.  I was reminded that nobody can play 78s any more, so I started
> thinking of sending over a player with the record.  I must have at least 2
> or 3 little players kicking round here somewhere, but of course I can't
> seem to find them.  Gonna take another look around, but I figured it might
> also be prudent to reach out now while there's still time.
>
> If you've got one you can spare, you'll be helping me put together what I
> hope will be a very cool Christmas/birthday present.
>
> Thanks,
> -- Dave
>
> 732-382-0618 <(732)%20382-0618>
> 973-873-6347 <(973)%20873-6347>
>
>
>
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