[Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald
Hi Bruce, I don't know how you find so many goodies. I think a complete AB McDonald with both mandrels is worth about 1200 to 1500 dollars. A Columbia model B in good shape goes for about $400. Therefore, without the larger mandrel and the correct aluminum horn I would say the one you are looking at would be worth between $700 and $1000. Obviously, I would pay little more If I had a source for the larger mandrel. You might check with the dealers on this list to see if a mandrel is available and what it costs. I don't think anyone makes a reproduction mandrel. We have an excellent machinist in the mocaps group and I bet he could turn one for you. Bob - Original Message - From: BruceY bruce78...@comcast.net To: Phono-l at oldcrank.org Cc: phonolist at yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 7:39 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I have a chance to buy a Columbia AB (MacDonald) Graphophone in excellent condition. It does not have the large slip on Mandrel to play the Concert Cylinders, but everything else is there, and cabinet is in beautiful shape, and it is in running condition. Serial Number is early in the run 752110. There is a strange little 10 by 4 wide black horn that comes with it which I think is probably off market. What sort of price would you estimate this AB (MacDonald) would be fair?? I looked on ebay and none have sold in the past month or so. Thanks in advance, Bruce ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.4.7/1546 - Release Date: 7/11/2008 6:47 AM
[Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer knickoff?
Wrong number, I think. I couldn't get it to come up on eBay. -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Bob Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 9:45 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer knickoff? Check eBay auction # 27025510448. This has to be about the closest to an orthophonic I've ever seen. It has the correct 9 teardrop holes and even appears to have the phazing plug. Anyone ever see this one or can make a comment on it? ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald
I agree with Dan. I sold an AB last year, with repro large mandrel and horn, for $2250. A well-known collector was asking $2500 for a nice one, also with repro mandrel and horn. Getting one with original large mandrel and original horn for $1500 was a great buy. However, the current phono market seems depressed, so last year's prices don't apply. Ray - Original Message - From: Daniel Melvin d...@old-phonographs.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 11:50 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I think the prices being quoted are quite low for a complete AB McDonald. 3 years ago the common price I saw was more like $2100. I would say $1500 was a steal and not usual. This is based on Ebay and Union sales I'm familiar with. Dan On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 7:55 AM, Bob rvuill at comcast.net wrote: Hi Bruce, I don't know how you find so many goodies. I think a complete AB McDonald with both mandrels is worth about 1200 to 1500 dollars. A Columbia model B in good shape goes for about $400. Therefore, without the larger mandrel and the correct aluminum horn I would say the one you are looking at would be worth between $700 and $1000. Obviously, I would pay little more If I had a source for the larger mandrel. You might check with the dealers on this list to see if a mandrel is available and what it costs. I don't think anyone makes a reproduction mandrel. We have an excellent machinist in the mocaps group and I bet he could turn one for you. Bob - Original Message - From: BruceY Bruce78rpm at comcast.net To: Phono-l at oldcrank.org Cc: phonolist at yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 7:39 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I have a chance to buy a Columbia AB (MacDonald) Graphophone in excellent condition. It does not have the large slip on Mandrel to play the Concert Cylinders, but everything else is there, and cabinet is in beautiful shape, and it is in running condition. Serial Number is early in the run 752110. There is a strange little 10 by 4 wide black horn that comes with it which I think is probably off market. What sort of price would you estimate this AB (MacDonald) would be fair?? I looked on ebay and none have sold in the past month or so. Thanks in advance, Bruce ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.4.7/1546 - Release Date: 7/11/2008 6:47 AM ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald
Thanks for the information. Any idea what phono supply cos. are selling the repro. large Mandrels?? Bruce - Original Message - From: wilenz...@bellsouth.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I agree with Dan. I sold an AB last year, with repro large mandrel and horn, for $2250. A well-known collector was asking $2500 for a nice one, also with repro mandrel and horn. Getting one with original large mandrel and original horn for $1500 was a great buy. However, the current phono market seems depressed, so last year's prices don't apply. Ray - Original Message - From: Daniel Melvin dan at old-phonographs.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 11:50 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I think the prices being quoted are quite low for a complete AB McDonald. 3 years ago the common price I saw was more like $2100. I would say $1500 was a steal and not usual. This is based on Ebay and Union sales I'm familiar with. Dan On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 7:55 AM, Bob rvuill at comcast.net wrote: Hi Bruce, I don't know how you find so many goodies. I think a complete AB McDonald with both mandrels is worth about 1200 to 1500 dollars. A Columbia model B in good shape goes for about $400. Therefore, without the larger mandrel and the correct aluminum horn I would say the one you are looking at would be worth between $700 and $1000. Obviously, I would pay little more If I had a source for the larger mandrel. You might check with the dealers on this list to see if a mandrel is available and what it costs. I don't think anyone makes a reproduction mandrel. We have an excellent machinist in the mocaps group and I bet he could turn one for you. Bob - Original Message - From: BruceY Bruce78rpm at comcast.net To: Phono-l at oldcrank.org Cc: phonolist at yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 7:39 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I have a chance to buy a Columbia AB (MacDonald) Graphophone in excellent condition. It does not have the large slip on Mandrel to play the Concert Cylinders, but everything else is there, and cabinet is in beautiful shape, and it is in running condition. Serial Number is early in the run 752110. There is a strange little 10 by 4 wide black horn that comes with it which I think is probably off market. What sort of price would you estimate this AB (MacDonald) would be fair?? I looked on ebay and none have sold in the past month or so. Thanks in advance, Bruce ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.4.7/1546 - Release Date: 7/11/2008 6:47 AM ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald
Jean-Paul Agnard in Canada has them. Dave BruceY Bruce78rpm at comcast.net wrote: Thanks for the information. Any idea what phono supply cos. are selling the repro. large Mandrels?? Bruce - Original Message - From: To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I agree with Dan. I sold an AB last year, with repro large mandrel and horn, for $2250. A well-known collector was asking $2500 for a nice one, also with repro mandrel and horn. Getting one with original large mandrel and original horn for $1500 was a great buy. However, the current phono market seems depressed, so last year's prices don't apply. Ray - Original Message - From: Daniel Melvin To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 11:50 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I think the prices being quoted are quite low for a complete AB McDonald. 3 years ago the common price I saw was more like $2100. I would say $1500 was a steal and not usual. This is based on Ebay and Union sales I'm familiar with. Dan On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 7:55 AM, Bob wrote: Hi Bruce, I don't know how you find so many goodies. I think a complete AB McDonald with both mandrels is worth about 1200 to 1500 dollars. A Columbia model B in good shape goes for about $400. Therefore, without the larger mandrel and the correct aluminum horn I would say the one you are looking at would be worth between $700 and $1000. Obviously, I would pay little more If I had a source for the larger mandrel. You might check with the dealers on this list to see if a mandrel is available and what it costs. I don't think anyone makes a reproduction mandrel. We have an excellent machinist in the mocaps group and I bet he could turn one for you. Bob - Original Message - From: BruceY To: Cc: Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 7:39 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I have a chance to buy a Columbia AB (MacDonald) Graphophone in excellent condition. It does not have the large slip on Mandrel to play the Concert Cylinders, but everything else is there, and cabinet is in beautiful shape, and it is in running condition. Serial Number is early in the run 752110. There is a strange little 10 by 4 wide black horn that comes with it which I think is probably off market. What sort of price would you estimate this AB (MacDonald) would be fair?? I looked on ebay and none have sold in the past month or so. Thanks in advance, Bruce ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.4.7/1546 - Release Date: 7/11/2008 6:47 AM ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer knickoff?
I think Bob meant: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=270255104483 I've seen a variety of Orthophonic era interpretations of the Victor #5 but this one looks more like a Victor part (from the front) than any of them. Thanks for letting us know about this one Bob. Walt Walt Sommers Gettysburg Antique Phonographs 2594 Old Route 30 Orrtanna, PA 17353 walt at victrolaguy.com 717-334-0862 -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Michael Graziano Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 11:12 AM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer knickoff? Wrong number, I think. I couldn't get it to come up on eBay. -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Bob Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 9:45 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer knickoff? Check eBay auction # 27025510448. This has to be about the closest to an orthophonic I've ever seen. It has the correct 9 teardrop holes and even appears to have the phazing plug. Anyone ever see this one or can make a comment on it? ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.4.10/1550 - Release Date: 7/13/2008 5:58 PM
[Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald
Jean-Paul sells them for $75 Ray - Original Message - From: David Dazer dda...@sbcglobal.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald Jean-Paul Agnard in Canada has them. Dave BruceY Bruce78rpm at comcast.net wrote: Thanks for the information. Any idea what phono supply cos. are selling the repro. large Mandrels?? Bruce - Original Message - From: To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I agree with Dan. I sold an AB last year, with repro large mandrel and horn, for $2250. A well-known collector was asking $2500 for a nice one, also with repro mandrel and horn. Getting one with original large mandrel and original horn for $1500 was a great buy. However, the current phono market seems depressed, so last year's prices don't apply. Ray - Original Message - From: Daniel Melvin To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 11:50 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I think the prices being quoted are quite low for a complete AB McDonald. 3 years ago the common price I saw was more like $2100. I would say $1500 was a steal and not usual. This is based on Ebay and Union sales I'm familiar with. Dan On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 7:55 AM, Bob wrote: Hi Bruce, I don't know how you find so many goodies. I think a complete AB McDonald with both mandrels is worth about 1200 to 1500 dollars. A Columbia model B in good shape goes for about $400. Therefore, without the larger mandrel and the correct aluminum horn I would say the one you are looking at would be worth between $700 and $1000. Obviously, I would pay little more If I had a source for the larger mandrel. You might check with the dealers on this list to see if a mandrel is available and what it costs. I don't think anyone makes a reproduction mandrel. We have an excellent machinist in the mocaps group and I bet he could turn one for you. Bob - Original Message - From: BruceY To: Cc: Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 7:39 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I have a chance to buy a Columbia AB (MacDonald) Graphophone in excellent condition. It does not have the large slip on Mandrel to play the Concert Cylinders, but everything else is there, and cabinet is in beautiful shape, and it is in running condition. Serial Number is early in the run 752110. There is a strange little 10 by 4 wide black horn that comes with it which I think is probably off market. What sort of price would you estimate this AB (MacDonald) would be fair?? I looked on ebay and none have sold in the past month or so. Thanks in advance, Bruce ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.4.7/1546 - Release Date: 7/11/2008 6:47 AM ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer knickoff?
same here. From: mgraziano1 at o-lite.com To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:11:55 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer knickoff? Wrong number, I think. I couldn't get it to come up on eBay. -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Bob Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 9:45 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer knickoff? Check eBay auction # 27025510448. This has to be about the closest to an orthophonic I've ever seen. It has the correct 9 teardrop holes and even appears to have the phazing plug. Anyone ever see this one or can make a comment on it? ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald
Thanks Bob. I just found a source for a very nice repro Mandrel. It's John Paul Agnard in Canada. He sells them for $75.00 American $. Now all I need is 14 inch aluminum horn and I am in business. As luck would have it, and it was completely by luck, I was looking at a common VV-100 for some folks who said they wanted one, and the owner, who id clearing out a lot of items she accumulated from years of obsessive yard sale madness, said she had a Graphophone for sale and would I like to see it.She bought about 10 years ago, played it a couple times, put it up on a shelf and never played it again. I expected one of the more common ones, and again as luck would have it It turned out to be an AB (MacDonald). and that was all here in my little home Town down here in South eastern Massachusetts. - Original Message - From: Bob rvu...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 10:55 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald Hi Bruce, I don't know how you find so many goodies. I think a complete AB McDonald with both mandrels is worth about 1200 to 1500 dollars. A Columbia model B in good shape goes for about $400. Therefore, without the larger mandrel and the correct aluminum horn I would say the one you are looking at would be worth between $700 and $1000. Obviously, I would pay little more If I had a source for the larger mandrel. You might check with the dealers on this list to see if a mandrel is available and what it costs. I don't think anyone makes a reproduction mandrel. We have an excellent machinist in the mocaps group and I bet he could turn one for you. Bob - Original Message - From: BruceY Bruce78rpm at comcast.net To: Phono-l at oldcrank.org Cc: phonolist at yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 7:39 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I have a chance to buy a Columbia AB (MacDonald) Graphophone in excellent condition. It does not have the large slip on Mandrel to play the Concert Cylinders, but everything else is there, and cabinet is in beautiful shape, and it is in running condition. Serial Number is early in the run 752110. There is a strange little 10 by 4 wide black horn that comes with it which I think is probably off market. What sort of price would you estimate this AB (MacDonald) would be fair?? I looked on ebay and none have sold in the past month or so. Thanks in advance, Bruce ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.4.7/1546 - Release Date: 7/11/2008 6:47 AM ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer knickoff?
If PRIME = Prime Manufacturing of Milwaukee, they also made portable phonos for the Edison Co in 1929. - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 2:38 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer knickoff? same here. From: mgraziano1 at o-lite.com To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:11:55 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer knickoff? Wrong number, I think. I couldn't get it to come up on eBay. -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Bob Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 9:45 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer knickoff? Check eBay auction # 27025510448. This has to be about the closest to an orthophonic I've ever seen. It has the correct 9 teardrop holes and even appears to have the phazing plug. Anyone ever see this one or can make a comment on it?
[Phono-L] Edison Spring Motor
This list has been a great source of information and parts. So I have to ask the members of this list for help again. I recently bought a very nice Edison Spring Motor phonograph without a lid. If anyone has one or knows of one available, please contact me off list at kbab1 at charter.net Thanks, Ken Brekke
[Phono-L] Copper Cygnet Horn
For what it's worth, I have seen the elbow portion of a cygnet made from brass instead of the typical steel but never copper. Jerry Blais
[Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald
HI ALL they do make repro large mandrels i paid a bit more for mine about eight years ago but the market is way down this year so look closely at the reproducer to make sure it is the better one and all is original good luck zono In a message dated 7/13/2008 10:12:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kbab1 at charter.net writes: Bruce, If it is any comparison, I paid about $1,500 at Union for a complete mint one with the correct mandrels and aluminum horn about three years ago from one of Jasper Sanfellipo's friends. An original large mandrel is very tough to find as are the aluminum horns. Ken B. -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of BruceY Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 6:40 PM To: Phono-l at oldcrank.org Cc: phonolist at yahoogroups.com Subject: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I have a chance to buy a Columbia AB (MacDonald) Graphophone in excellent condition. It does not have the large slip on Mandrel to play the Concert Cylinders, but everything else is there, and cabinet is in beautiful shape, and it is in running condition. Serial Number is early in the run 752110. There is a strange little 10 by 4 wide black horn that comes with it which I think is probably off market. What sort of price would you estimate this AB (MacDonald) would be fair?? I looked on ebay and none have sold in the past month or so. Thanks in advance, Bruce ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112)
[Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald
ray i agree with you on that if i could buy an ab for 1500 i would buy them by the dozen In a message dated 7/14/2008 12:25:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, wilenzick at bellsouth.net writes: I agree with Dan. I sold an AB last year, with repro large mandrel and horn, for $2250. A well-known collector was asking $2500 for a nice one, also with repro mandrel and horn. Getting one with original large mandrel and original horn for $1500 was a great buy. However, the current phono market seems depressed, so last year's prices don't apply. Ray - Original Message - From: Daniel Melvin d...@old-phonographs.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 11:50 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I think the prices being quoted are quite low for a complete AB McDonald. 3 years ago the common price I saw was more like $2100. I would say $1500 was a steal and not usual. This is based on Ebay and Union sales I'm familiar with. Dan On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 7:55 AM, Bob rvuill at comcast.net wrote: Hi Bruce, I don't know how you find so many goodies. I think a complete AB McDonald with both mandrels is worth about 1200 to 1500 dollars. A Columbia model B in good shape goes for about $400. Therefore, without the larger mandrel and the correct aluminum horn I would say the one you are looking at would be worth between $700 and $1000. Obviously, I would pay little more If I had a source for the larger mandrel. You might check with the dealers on this list to see if a mandrel is available and what it costs. I don't think anyone makes a reproduction mandrel. We have an excellent machinist in the mocaps group and I bet he could turn one for you. Bob - Original Message - From: BruceY Bruce78rpm at comcast.net To: Phono-l at oldcrank.org Cc: phonolist at yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 7:39 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I have a chance to buy a Columbia AB (MacDonald) Graphophone in excellent condition. It does not have the large slip on Mandrel to play the Concert Cylinders, but everything else is there, and cabinet is in beautiful shape, and it is in running condition. Serial Number is early in the run 752110. There is a strange little 10 by 4 wide black horn that comes with it which I think is probably off market. What sort of price would you estimate this AB (MacDonald) would be fair?? I looked on ebay and none have sold in the past month or so. Thanks in advance, Bruce ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.4.7/1546 - Release Date: 7/11/2008 6:47 AM ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112)
[Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald
If memory serves, George Vollema sells a nice Witch Hat style all aluminum repro for reasonable money. Ron -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of BruceY Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 4:37 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald Thanks Bob. I just found a source for a very nice repro Mandrel. It's John Paul Agnard in Canada. He sells them for $75.00 American $. Now all I need is 14 inch aluminum horn and I am in business. As luck would have it, and it was completely by luck, I was looking at a common VV-100 for some folks who said they wanted one, and the owner, who id clearing out a lot of items she accumulated from years of obsessive yard sale madness, said she had a Graphophone for sale and would I like to see it.She bought about 10 years ago, played it a couple times, put it up on a shelf and never played it again. I expected one of the more common ones, and again as luck would have it It turned out to be an AB (MacDonald). and that was all here in my little home Town down here in South eastern Massachusetts. - Original Message - From: Bob rvu...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 10:55 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald Hi Bruce, I don't know how you find so many goodies. I think a complete AB McDonald with both mandrels is worth about 1200 to 1500 dollars. A Columbia model B in good shape goes for about $400. Therefore, without the larger mandrel and the correct aluminum horn I would say the one you are looking at would be worth between $700 and $1000. Obviously, I would pay little more If I had a source for the larger mandrel. You might check with the dealers on this list to see if a mandrel is available and what it costs. I don't think anyone makes a reproduction mandrel. We have an excellent machinist in the mocaps group and I bet he could turn one for you. Bob - Original Message - From: BruceY Bruce78rpm at comcast.net To: Phono-l at oldcrank.org Cc: phonolist at yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 7:39 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald I have a chance to buy a Columbia AB (MacDonald) Graphophone in excellent condition. It does not have the large slip on Mandrel to play the Concert Cylinders, but everything else is there, and cabinet is in beautiful shape, and it is in running condition. Serial Number is early in the run 752110. There is a strange little 10 by 4 wide black horn that comes with it which I think is probably off market. What sort of price would you estimate this AB (MacDonald) would be fair?? I looked on ebay and none have sold in the past month or so. Thanks in advance, Bruce ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.4.7/1546 - Release Date: 7/11/2008 6:47 AM ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
