Description
Restore the authentic, high-output analog performance of your mid-century phonograph or vintage record changer with this genuine, rare Webster Electric C2 Mono Crystal Cartridge. Highly sought after by vintage audio restoration specialists and antique jukebox technicians, this classic piezoelectric pickup is engineered to drive historical tube amplification circuits directly without the need for a modern phono preamplifier.
Product Specifications:
- Model Number: C2 / C-2
- Brand: Webster Electric
- Element Type: Crystal Piezoelectric (Monaural)
- Output Voltage: High Output (typically ~1.0V to 3.0V spec tier depending on compliance variations)
- Tracking Force Range: 7.0 to 10.0 grams
- Condition: Vintage / New Old Stock (NOS) or Bench-Tested Working Pull
Industry Applications & Compatibility:
The Webster C2 series was factory standard original equipment or a primary service replacement module across multiple 1940s, 1950s, and early 1960s monaural record players and changers, directly crossing over or integrating with:
- Classic Webcor, V-M (Voice of Music), Magnavox, RCA, and Admiral vintage suitcase players and console cabinets.
- Early coin-operated jukeboxes requiring a rugged, high-output monaural tracking element.
- Natively accepts standard vintage replacement styli configurations designed for the Webster C-series chassis.
Restoration Note: Vintage crystal elements are naturally sensitive to moisture, humidity, and chemical breakdown over time. This premium cartridge has been carefully evaluated for physical and structural tracking integrity, making it an excellent find for high-end e-commerce stores catering to dedicated antique audio collectors.