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Crystal cartridge repair - Basementfloods - 12-23-2023

Hey all,

This is a bit of a long shot admittedly, but I wandered my way over here after reading Syl’s thread on repairing crystal cartridges and have already tried West Tech Services which I understand are no longer in business. 
I have a 1940s Recordette vinyl cutter with a crystal cartridge that no longer functions. Is there anyone, anywhere that can repair these things? The process appears to be way above my pay grade. 
A photo of the similar cartridge is attached. 
Any suggestions are very much appreciated. Thank you everyone!
Cheers from Catskill, NY. 
Alex

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RE: Crystal cartridge repair - Eliot Ness - 12-23-2023

You might want to message (email or PM) member OldRestorer, he was pretty knowledgeable on the crystal cartridges and might have even rebuilt a few. Only problem is he inherited an antique shop and hasn't been around much lately.

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RE: Crystal cartridge repair - RodB - 12-23-2023

Maybe try thevoiceofmusic.com. You can definitely buy a ceramic replacement and they may have the expertise to rebuild your crystal cartridge.

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RE: Crystal cartridge repair - Basementfloods - 12-23-2023

Excellent, thank you both! I’ll follow up with both leads.

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RE: Crystal cartridge repair - radiorich - 12-24-2023

Hello Basementfloods,
Yes ,I go with what Rob said !

Sincerely Richard

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RE: Crystal cartridge repair - morzh - 12-25-2023

The size of it might point to it being an EM cartridge. No?

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