[Phono-L] Wayne Show Photos Les Paul Museum
Greetings, On a beautiful fall day in Wayne NJ the Mechanical Music Extravaganza was held at the Wayne P.A.L. An informal Parking lot get-together was held at the Wayne P.A.L. on Saturday October 12. It was larger than ever with dealers from throughout the world. The show held on Sunday October 13 with the doors opening at 8:00 a.m. for early buyers. The show was very well attended and we feel attendance is improving every year. We thank Michael Devecka for putting together this outstanding phonograph show. Photographs of the parking lot sale and show can be seen on the WIMAPS (Wisconsin Illinois Musical and Phonograph Society) website at: www.wimaps.org You may also enjoy viewing photos of the Les Paul exhibit at Waukesha County Museum located in Les Paul's hometown of Waukesha Wisconsin. The museum opened a permanent 2000 square-foot exhibit called The Les Paul Experience honoring the icon who died in 2009. It is the most comprehensive exhibit in the country on Les Paul. He is known for inventing the electric guitar in 1929. In 1952 Gibson Guitar began mass producing a guitar based on Paul's design. The rest is rock and roll history. Together with his wife Mary Ford, he earned 36 gold records for hits including Vaya Con Dios and How High the Moon, which both hit No. 1. Many of their songs used overdubbing techniques that Paul had helped develop. The museum is exhibit is more than just artifacts, it is homage to a man who was extremely proud of his Midwest home town and really wanted to be remembered as the Wizard of Waukesha. WIMAPS members also visited his impressive gravesite at Prairie Home Cemetery in Waukesha, WI. A reminder to all phonograph collector to join the Antique Phonograph Society. MAPS and APS have merged into one society and will appreciate your support of the phonograph hobby. You can download a membership form at: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4204650/dues2014.pdf Happy Collecting, Robin Joan Rolfs Visit us at: www.audioantique.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola
Hi all,I recently acquired a Columbia Grafonola with an electric motor a burled walnut case.The only info I could find on line was a picture of one identical to mine which was referred to as a model 150E.Any info on this model would be appreciated such as owners manual or rarity.Thanks,John ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola
John, Here is a link to the definitive catalog of Columbia Disc machines. http://www.mulhollandpress.com/Columbia.htm It has been out of print for many years, the replacement is available only in digital form and has more content. The last two printed books I saw at the Union show went for over $100 so for $15 this is a bargain. Good luck with your machine, Mark in MD Sent from my iPad On Oct 22, 2013, at 4:52 PM, john coffman jdcoffm...@comcast.net wrote: Hi all,I recently acquired a Columbia Grafonola with an electric motor a burled walnut case.The only info I could find on line was a picture of one identical to mine which was referred to as a model 150E.Any info on this model would be appreciated such as owners manual or rarity.Thanks,John ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola
1915 is the date given in the Col. book. It sold for $150.00 and had the additional option of the record ejector in the storage area. Not much else about it. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Mark Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 5:08 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola John, Here is a link to the definitive catalog of Columbia Disc machines. http://www.mulhollandpress.com/Columbia.htm It has been out of print for many years, the replacement is available only in digital form and has more content. The last two printed books I saw at the Union show went for over $100 so for $15 this is a bargain. Good luck with your machine, Mark in MD Sent from my iPad On Oct 22, 2013, at 4:52 PM, john coffman jdcoffm...@comcast.net wrote: Hi all,I recently acquired a Columbia Grafonola with an electric motor a burled walnut case.The only info I could find on line was a picture of one identical to mine which was referred to as a model 150E.Any info on this model would be appreciated such as owners manual or rarity.Thanks,John ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Grafonola for sale
A friend in Attleboro, MA has a Grafonola for sale. It is in nice condition, especially the bright work. The metal shines! Arm and elbow move freely. I believe it is a Model 75. He's moving to a much smaller space and cannot keep it. He wants it to go to a good home. It would have to be picked up or the buyer would have to arrange shipping. I'll provide his phone number to anyone interested. Everyone should have at least one Grafonola in their collection. Ron L ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola
Your mention of an owners manual brings up an observation. I have and have seen manuals for Edison and Victor, for many different models but almost nothing for Columbia machines. Did they not provide a manual? Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john coffman Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 4:53 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Hi all,I recently acquired a Columbia Grafonola with an electric motor a burled walnut case.The only info I could find on line was a picture of one identical to mine which was referred to as a model 150E.Any info on this model would be appreciated such as owners manual or rarity.Thanks,John ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola
Thanks Ron.Any info is greatly appreciated.John -Original Message- From: Ron L'Herault Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 8:07 PM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola 1915 is the date given in the Col. book. It sold for $150.00 and had the additional option of the record ejector in the storage area. Not much else about it. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Mark Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 5:08 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola John, Here is a link to the definitive catalog of Columbia Disc machines. http://www.mulhollandpress.com/Columbia.htm It has been out of print for many years, the replacement is available only in digital form and has more content. The last two printed books I saw at the Union show went for over $100 so for $15 this is a bargain. Good luck with your machine, Mark in MD Sent from my iPad On Oct 22, 2013, at 4:52 PM, john coffman jdcoffm...@comcast.net wrote: Hi all,I recently acquired a Columbia Grafonola with an electric motor a burled walnut case.The only info I could find on line was a picture of one identical to mine which was referred to as a model 150E.Any info on this model would be appreciated such as owners manual or rarity.Thanks,John ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] No reports of Wayne show?
It's over a week since the Wayne show and there usually a couple of reports on attendence, new items (like the repro berliners last time and the Phonograph Conversations DVD. So any reports would be welcome. Steve Ramm ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Wayne Show Photos Les Paul Museum
Thanks Joan. I guess I posted too soon (though reports from others would be appreciated). I recognized the regulars like The Gfells, Charley Hummel, Steve Oliphant, Mike and Carolyn Devecka and Tom and Sandy McCarthy. Quite a few were not familiar to me. Probably know their name, but not their face. Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola
They did. I have the remnants of part of one, specifically for the Grafonola 75. It is a single sheet, roughly letter sized, folded to make a small booklet of 4 pages. I suspect there may have been another spread of 4 as there are staple holes on the surviving sheet. Additional spreads may have been included, but I can't be sure. There is also a multi-model booklet in reproduction often for sale on eBay. It is also available digitally for onscreen reference only (it is not printer friendly): http://www.nipperhead.com/old/colgraf.htm Arvin On 10/22/13 8:17 PM, Ron L'Herault lhera...@verizon.net wrote: Your mention of an owners manual brings up an observation. I have and have seen manuals for Edison and Victor, for many different models but almost nothing for Columbia machines. Did they not provide a manual? Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john coffman Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 4:53 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Hi all,I recently acquired a Columbia Grafonola with an electric motor a burled walnut case.The only info I could find on line was a picture of one identical to mine which was referred to as a model 150E.Any info on this model would be appreciated such as owners manual or rarity.Thanks,John ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] No reports of Wayne show?
OK Steve: The parking lot on Saturday morning was the biggest I remember, perhaps because the weather was so nice. It was a preview of the Sunday but there were some people with stuff to sell that were not among the vendors on Sunday. I bought about 40 records including two electric Diamond Discs for $5 each. The show on Sunday was, as far as I can tell, well attended . My sales of low-end machines and records were the best ever. My daughter was at my table and did most of the record sales. I think she probably gets the prize for the youngest sales clerk. There were few floor machines offered for sale which seems to continue the trend of the past few years. The usual vendors set up at the usual tables. Perhaps others can give different perspectives of the show. Regards, Bill Zucca On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 8:29 PM, srsel...@aol.com wrote: It's over a week since the Wayne show and there usually a couple of reports on attendence, new items (like the repro berliners last time and the Phonograph Conversations DVD. So any reports would be welcome. Steve Ramm ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org -- From The Hubbard House On the park in Rochester, Vermont where it's always 1929. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola
Yes, that multi-model one is the only one I've seen for Columbia. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Arvin Casas Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 9:19 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola They did. I have the remnants of part of one, specifically for the Grafonola 75. It is a single sheet, roughly letter sized, folded to make a small booklet of 4 pages. I suspect there may have been another spread of 4 as there are staple holes on the surviving sheet. Additional spreads may have been included, but I can't be sure. There is also a multi-model booklet in reproduction often for sale on eBay. It is also available digitally for onscreen reference only (it is not printer friendly): http://www.nipperhead.com/old/colgraf.htm Arvin On 10/22/13 8:17 PM, Ron L'Herault lhera...@verizon.net wrote: Your mention of an owners manual brings up an observation. I have and have seen manuals for Edison and Victor, for many different models but almost nothing for Columbia machines. Did they not provide a manual? Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john coffman Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 4:53 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Hi all,I recently acquired a Columbia Grafonola with an electric motor a burled walnut case.The only info I could find on line was a picture of one identical to mine which was referred to as a model 150E.Any info on this model would be appreciated such as owners manual or rarity.Thanks,John ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
