Re: [Phono-L] Veteran's Day
Wear a poppy! Jim Cartwright From: harvey kravitz via Phono-L [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 11:05 PM To: Oregon Territory Antique Phonograph Society; Antique Phonograph List Cc: harvey kravitz Subject: [Phono-L] Veteran's Day I want to wish the membership of this Forum a wonderful Veteran's Day. Please take time to think about the sacrifices our men and women made so we can enjoy the freedoms that we take for granted. Also, play your patriotic disk and cylinder records to reflect the meaning of Veteran's Day. Harvey Kravitz Description: Image removed by sender.
[Phono-L] FW: Technology saves echoes of past from silence -- Boston Globe
_ From: Karl Miller [mailto:karl.mil...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 1:17 PM To: Stephen Aechternacht; Peter Bay; Victor Marshall; Paul Robinson; Jim Cartwright; Ron Seeliger; Louis Harrison; Jeff Stephens; Kevin Mostyn; Lani Spahr; Mark Obert-Thorn; Aaron Synder Subject: Technology saves echoes of past from silence -- Boston Globe Nice article. Karl http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/2014/04/05/pushing-back-silence-new-technolo gy-and-battle-save-old-recordings/8ccQ3EPHdc7TI6GnxK8QtM/story.html?s_campai gn=email_BG_TodaysHeadline ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Correction
In my contribution to the Orthophonic vs. Electric discussion, I mistakenly referred to my Viva-tonal 800 as 400. Sorry. Jim Cartwright IMMORTAL PERFORMANCES, INC Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971 1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA (512) 478-9954E-mail: jim...@earthlink.net -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 3917 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20140325/c7c68deb/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 2023 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20140325/c7c68deb/attachment-0001.jpe ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Central TexasThomas Edison Birthday Party
Join other Central Texas antique phonograph collectors to celebrate Thomas Edison's Birthday at Immortal Performances, Inc., 1404 West 30th Street, Austin, Texas 78703-1402 at 6:00 P.M. TODAY! Jim Cartwright IMMORTAL PERFORMANCES, INC Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971 1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA (512) 478-9954E-mail: jim...@earthlink.net -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 2023 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20140211/35e3eeec/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 3917 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20140211/35e3eeec/attachment-0001.jpe ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Edison Birthday Celebration in Central Texas
This year, I'm again hosting a Thomas Edison Birthday Celebration to which are invited antique phonograph collectors in the Central Texas area who are known to me.If any other phonograph collectors in this area wish to attend, the party will be at 6:00 O'clock in the evening on 11 February at my home located at 1404 West 30th Street in Austin, 78703-1402.I'll serve pizza beverages some attendees may bring things. I look forward to getting together with other Central Texas antique phonograph collectors! Jim Cartwright IMMORTAL PERFORMANCES, INC Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971 1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA (512) 478-9954E-mail: jim...@earthlink.net -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 3917 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20140125/fb460536/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 2023 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20140125/fb460536/attachment-0001.jpe ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] 10 record sleeves
Bags Unlimited -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 8:03 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] 10 record sleeves Who's got the best price/quality combination on 10 record sleeves these days? I need to buy a bunch -- 250, maybe even 500 if the price is right. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal 810 Photo Needed
Thanks to those of you who sent photos of Viva-Tonals.Having only dialup internet I have encountered difficulties seeing some of the photos but have forwarded them to a friend who is an artist who will undertake to restore the decorations. The local antique phonograph repairman has sealed the joints in the horn but says the soundbox diaphragm is badly damaged wants replacing. The under lid decal is missing. So I need the following: 1. Columbia Viva-Tonal soundbox diaphragm 2. Columbia Viva-Tonal 810 under lid decal Please let me know if you know sources for these two items. Many thanks! -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Arvin Casas Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2013 9:44 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal 810 Photo Needed PS - The links get broken up in subsequent quoted replies so you always have to go back to the original, non-quoted post. If you don't want to go back to find it, you can also cut and paste the link directly into a web browser making sure to re-join any lines in the URL split by line wrapping. For example: theLinkToTheIma Ge theLinkToTheImaGe On 9/22/13 10:29 PM, Arvin Casas it...@arvincasas.com wrote: I can open them fine. Such as this one taken from the original: -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 3917 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20130922/c4a120e3/attac h ment.jpe On 9/22/13 9:39 PM, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Thanks, but those links cannot be opened. You get a 404 File Not Found warning. John From: Arvin Casas it...@arvincasas.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2013 5:27 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal 810 Photo Needed Images can be attached actually. If you look at Jim's original post and look for A non-text attachment was scrubbed... you will see a link to two images he attached (intentionally or not - a signature perhaps?), scanned and cleared by the listserv. Just a friendly fyi. Arvin On 9/22/13 6:54 PM, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Yo can't attach images to email coming to the board, you have to use Photobucket or some other photo host and include a link to it. If you don't have photobucket you can send me the link via email and I'll upload it to mine for everyone. Or email the pic directly to Jim. John From: RBaumbach phonol...@mac.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2013 3:40 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal 810 Photo Needed I see that the image did not come through, so it was probably too large. Here is a second attempt with a smaller file. On Sep 22, 2013, at 1:09 PM, RBaumbach phonol...@mac.com wrote: I have attached a color image of the Columbia 810. BTW, this image, along with a number of other color images, is in the new edition of the Columbia Phonograph Companion - Volume II. There is more information about the new edition here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/columbia-phonograph-companion/id658141 2 4 9?mt=11 Robert Baumbach On Sep 22, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Jim Cartwright jim...@earthlink.net wrote: In collecting antique phonographs, I like to obtain twins, that is similar but not identical models.Some years ago I obtained a Viva-Tonal 800 which not too long ago was sonically restored using information suggestions provided by Anthony Sinclair carried out by local antique phonograph repairman, Jeff Cecil now gives excellent performance. So I was please to pick up its twin, the Viva-Tonal 810 at an antique mall yesterday.However, the 810 has been stripped is bereft of its original different color wood staining of different sections of the front doors, floral design above the doors, etc. I want to have its original appearance restored.The Viva-Tonal 810 came with a 1927 ad that gives some idea of how it originally looked as does the black-and-white illustration in Baumbach's The Columbia Phonograph Companion - Volume II.However, what is needed to facilitate restoration of the decorative details is a clear color image of the Vival-Tonal 810.Can anyone provide such? Many thanks for any help any of you may provide! Jim Cartwright IMMORTAL PERFORMANCES, INC Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971 1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA (512) 478-9954E-mail: jim...@earthlink.net -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 3917 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20130922/c4a120e3/a t t achment.jpe
[Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal 810 Photo Needed
In collecting antique phonographs, I like to obtain twins, that is similar but not identical models.Some years ago I obtained a Viva-Tonal 800 which not too long ago was sonically restored using information suggestions provided by Anthony Sinclair carried out by local antique phonograph repairman, Jeff Cecil now gives excellent performance. So I was please to pick up its twin, the Viva-Tonal 810 at an antique mall yesterday.However, the 810 has been stripped is bereft of its original different color wood staining of different sections of the front doors, floral design above the doors, etc. I want to have its original appearance restored.The Viva-Tonal 810 came with a 1927 ad that gives some idea of how it originally looked as does the black-and-white illustration in Baumbach's The Columbia Phonograph Companion - Volume II.However, what is needed to facilitate restoration of the decorative details is a clear color image of the Vival-Tonal 810.Can anyone provide such? Many thanks for any help any of you may provide! Jim Cartwright IMMORTAL PERFORMANCES, INC Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971 1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA (512) 478-9954E-mail: jim...@earthlink.net -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 3917 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20130922/c4a120e3/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 2023 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20130922/c4a120e3/attachment-0001.jpe ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Transporting Victrola's
Some years ago I used Freighters and Craters to have some upright phonographs shipped from Ohio to Texas, etc. I believe they are a national chain. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of brice paris Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 9:33 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Transporting Victrola's I know this has been a subject on the list in the past, but I could not find it. So I am asking again if anyone knows a reliable shipper that will transport victrola's. I currently have a need to transport one from southern Oregon or Sacramento California to the Denver area?I would appreciate any help or information you could pass on. Thanks brice ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Electric pen
Mention of Edison's electric pen being the precursor of tattoo artists' instrument brings to mind a new customer, a young man, who came in last week looking for 78s LPs. He has a Victrola 90 had an exquisitely tinted detailed tattoo of a Victrola No. 2 Soundbox on his arm! I'm not at all into tattooing but this was certainly the most beautiful unusual example I've ever seen. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of DanKj Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:29 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Electric pen I still want a cement Edison cylinder phonograph ! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Edison_phonograph_1912.jpg - Original Message - From: Andrew Baron a...@popyrus.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 11:16 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Electric pen Hi John ~ A friend sent me this link this morning and I watched the video. This may sound harsh (for me), but I found it to be typically inaccurate media-mill fodder, with a catchy segment title to attract a big audience. Seems they're also catering to the contingent that's hungry to pounce on an Edison failure, perhaps? In reality, wasn't the electric pen Edison's first successful mass-produced product; i.e., mass produced by Edison's own shops and marketed in America and Europe, keeping his first factory quite occupied during its brief heyday? While we know that although the apparatus was hard to maintain by untrained office staff, conceptually the idea was successful enough to attract lumber man A. B. Dick, who with the much simplified Edison's Mimeograph put himself on the map as a major office machine and supplies manufacturer. Certainly it is true that the motorized pen was the ideal basis for the tattoo stylus (or whatever the right word might be). A more accurate brief account than the tv.yahoo video: http://edison.rutgers.edu/pen.htm NOW FOR ACCURACY IN REPORTING Edison's worst invention in terms of unsuccessful marketing, must have been his Electric Vote Recorder, his first issued patent unless I got this from a flawed history book. None were manufactured beyond the prototype. Andrew Baron Santa Fe On Aug 16, 2013, at 8:48 PM, john robles wrote: Here is a clip on what was called Thomas Edison's Worst Invention. Of course it is not well researched, but it is an interesting wawtch! http://tv.yahoo.com/video/playlist/primetime/thomas-edisons-worst-invention- 061926628.html John Robles ___ 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] The New His Master's Voice Instrument
Was looking at a couple of HMV record sleeves that promote the just introduced electrical recordings (though the term isn't used) the statement Listen to the bass! but instruments illustrated on one of the sleeves are in rather small cabinets with horn openings no larger than pre-Orthophonic Victrolas in comparable sized cabinets, especially the Table Grand Model (No. 127) but also the Cabinet Grand Model (No. 162). Could these have had somewhat larger folded horns that could come anywhere near to reproducing the bass response of the earliest electrical recordings? If not, how could the listener, Listen to the Bass! as the copy writer admonished?(The other sleeve shows a large 'Re-Entrant' Model (No. 203) with horn opening filling the entire front of the cabinet which would probably be the HMV equivalent of the Victrola Orthophonic Credenza.) What kind of horns, tonearms soundboxes were embodied in the HMV No. 127 162 how do these perform when playing earliest electrical recordings? Jim Cartwright IMMORTAL PERFORMANCES, INC Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971 1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA (512) 478-9954E-mail: jim...@earthlink.net -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 3917 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20130731/48bd4063/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 2023 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20130731/48bd4063/attachment-0001.jpe ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Go-To Recording for Testing a New Machine / Reproducer
For Orthophonic or Viva-tonal phonographs, use earlier electrically-recorded 78s that were made for the machines vice-versus, say pre-1930, before electrical reproduction came into wide use companies, Victor especially, started employing recording curves that it would be impossible to compensate for with acoustical reproduction. I like good late 1920s dance band Scroll label Victors or Viva-tonal Columbias.In England Europe, electrical reproduction was less quickly put into widespread use than in the United States so European 78s from the 1930s were recorded without such extreme recording curves these too ought to play well acoustically. Anthony Sinclair offered the local antique phonograph repairman helpful hints on restoring my large Viva-tonal it plays beautifully. Good luck with your Viva-tonal soundbox! -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Arvin Casas Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 11:14 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Go-To Recording for Testing a New Machine / Reproducer Hi All, I was wondering if folks have a favorite recording they reach for (or require) when they are testing the chops of a new machine or a new/repaired reproducer? If you have one, why? I'm interested in reasons technical (e.g., wide frequency / volume variation) to personal (e.g., it's you post-repair good luck charm, you like it enough that you don't mind hearing it over and over, you know it so well that you know when it's the machine and not the record underperforming, etc.,). I'm fine tuning my Viva-Tonal reproducers and was just curious if folks had certain obstacle course recordings they rely on for testing/inaugurating their equipment. I have none right now and am always looking for an excuse to pick up some shellac. :-) Thanks, Arvin ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc 250 Mystery
The electrical stop will stop the turntable shortly after the last inner groove, right after the music ends, whereas the regular stop must be set for the longest record in the collection on shorter records will allow the turntable to keep turning until this point is reached. By the way, has anyone noticed that the later diamond discs tend as a rule to have shorter playing times than earlier issues? -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of William Zucca Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 12:24 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc 250 Mystery Well, I am satisfied that I know what the heck it is and how it operated. Only one question remains in my mind about it..WHY? The manual autostop works fine. Why install a more complex device that requires electricity to do the same thing? Thanks for all the information. Green Mountain Bill On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 7:07 AM, DanKj ediso...@verizon.net wrote: It was offered in new DD machines, so it can be called 'genuine', yes. I don't think there's any special indication on the ID tag. About 1.5 volts is needed to operate, and that was originally provided by a tall ignition cell - you could use a couple of D cells in parallel, today. My 250 has a square metal battery bracket in the rear-left corner, behind the horn - I've always used cheap 6volt lantern batteries which haven't hurt anything yet (25+ years and thousands of plays) - Original Message - From: William Zucca rochr...@gmail.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 5:42 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc 250 Mystery OK everyone. Thanks. Questions: Was this a genuine Edison option? and if so... Should this this accessory be designated in some special way on the ID tag? was the power source-what type of battery? Should there be a special place below the motorboard to put the battery? __**_ 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 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] question re gold plating
I should have asked for brushed finish. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Ken and Brenda Brekke Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 3:41 PM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: [Phono-L] question re gold plating Roger Merenkov runs a business that does metal finishing. He has done most of Jasper Sanfelipo's pieces. I believe his company is called A Touch of Beauty and is in the Chicago area. I don't have any direct contact info. I had parts replated for my Victor VI and I believe the finish is called a brushed finish. Otherwise you will end up with a bright and very shiny finish. Good Luck!!! Ken Brekke ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] question re gold plating
Some years ago I had a few gold-plated phonograph parts re-plated at a plating place they came out with a different finish from that originally used. So, you may want to leave your not in best shape parts as they are rather than having them re-plated with a finish that might not match originals. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Bob Maffit Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 10:25 PM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: [Phono-L] question re gold plating Phono Listers: i have some parts ( tone arm, speed control, bullet brake) which are gold plated however, not in the best shape. I hesitate to ask, given the price of gold these days but, who does this kind of work? I got to thinking and wondered if it wasn't really 'gold but maybe a less expensive option like some type of brass mix or something. Any thread discussing gold type plating, and or person doing this work would be appreciated. Also, if someone in the last, say, 12 months had something gold plated, what did it cost? Oh! Yes, it is the Victor VV-Xii *grin* Later Bob ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Reproducers and Silvertone machines
My wonderful Model No.800 Viva-Tonal has the gold plated aluminum diaphragm soundbox pictured in the Baumbach book identified as the Viva-Tonal Columbia Phonograph Reproducer with aluminum diaphragm introduced in 1926 and in description of illustration of Model No. 800 referred to as Viva-Tonal No. 15 reproducer. Jim Cartwright -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 3:51 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Reproducers and Silvertone machines Hello Columbia Viva Tonal owners, What reproducer is found on your machines? Is it the Columbia 15A type? Any Silvertone owners of orthophonic machines out there? Does anyone have the Silvertone machines sold by Sears in 1927 that look like Victors with different names including the Kenmore? For those who want so see what I am talking about I can send a huge file off list. This huge file was made by someone else who made copies from the original catalog. I believe Wayne made it, what a wonderful catalog for those who cannot remember 1927 Sears phonographs. Steve Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:27:25 -0500 From: aca...@spamcop.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Felt Colors Based on what I see in mine (and its cruder ancestor in my Grafonola 75, 1915), the auto stop is a mechanism that works in conjunction with the motor via levers - a la the brake/stop/start underneath or above the motor board. It is completely outside the sound reproducing system. It should not have any connection to / intrusion upon anything from the horn all the way to the sound box, so it shouldn't contribute to leaks. Very odd. What model is yours Jim? (btw There's a nice 2-page ad on eBay right now that has photos of the 1927 models, mine is the lowest end and is only mentioned parenthetically, haha.) I agree that for Columbia to omit this in the higher end models (especially if they went to the effort of using velveteen) is surprising. Do you see anything under the platter that might suggest there might once have been an auto stop? On 1/9/13 1:13 AM, Jim Cartwright jim...@earthlink.net wrote: My large Viva-tonal (cabinet larger than Orthophonic Credenza, partially because doors slide into sides of cabinet)has green velveteen on the turntable. After the local repairman sealed the horn rebuilt the soundbox it sounds splendid even on late 1930s recordings such as Beecham conducting Mozart's Symphony in E-flat with the London Philharmonic. My only regret is that it lacks the marvelous non-set automatic stop that would cut off at the end of any record. A surprising lack in this next to top of the line model. Might this have been because it would introduce air leaks? -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Arvin Casas Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 9:03 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Felt Colors Thanks for the helpful info everyone! (Apologies for the late reply but I only subscribe to the digest.) I contacted the youtube poster of the videos that DanKj linked to and posted on the phonoland board where I'm also a member. Based on the responses from all three sources, it's Green-land for me! :) I found one tiny oil stained mini-bumper in the cabinet late last night, once green, so that confirms everyone's input. I ordered a Victor sized green felt replacement from Walt @ Gettysburg and will trim it down to size. I have leftovers from a botched turntable job on a Grafonola I restored a few months ago which I'll use for bumpers. Ron - Interesting about the velvet. Apparently they used felt early on, as in my case, but by the 700 800 series Columbia had models with velvet (I learned this via phonoland.) Does the velvet help make the records sound smoother? (Just kidding, though perhaps there's an audiophile who might ardently argue that.) Thanks again all. On 1/7/13 9:52 PM, Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu wrote: My Vivatonals both have what looks like green velvet on the turntables. Bumpers look like green felt. Ron L On 1/8/13 2:51 AM, DanKj ediso...@verizon.net wrote: There's a 602 on YooToob, TT felt visible: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL4n1HyTfq4 ___ 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
Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Felt Colors
My large Viva-tonal (cabinet larger than Orthophonic Credenza, partially because doors slide into sides of cabinet)has green velveteen on the turntable. After the local repairman sealed the horn rebuilt the soundbox it sounds splendid even on late 1930s recordings such as Beecham conducting Mozart's Symphony in E-flat with the London Philharmonic. My only regret is that it lacks the marvelous non-set automatic stop that would cut off at the end of any record. A surprising lack in this next to top of the line model. Might this have been because it would introduce air leaks? -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Arvin Casas Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 9:03 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Felt Colors Thanks for the helpful info everyone! (Apologies for the late reply but I only subscribe to the digest.) I contacted the youtube poster of the videos that DanKj linked to and posted on the phonoland board where I'm also a member. Based on the responses from all three sources, it's Green-land for me! :) I found one tiny oil stained mini-bumper in the cabinet late last night, once green, so that confirms everyone's input. I ordered a Victor sized green felt replacement from Walt @ Gettysburg and will trim it down to size. I have leftovers from a botched turntable job on a Grafonola I restored a few months ago which I'll use for bumpers. Ron - Interesting about the velvet. Apparently they used felt early on, as in my case, but by the 700 800 series Columbia had models with velvet (I learned this via phonoland.) Does the velvet help make the records sound smoother? (Just kidding, though perhaps there's an audiophile who might ardently argue that.) Thanks again all. On 1/7/13 9:52 PM, Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu wrote: My Vivatonals both have what looks like green velvet on the turntables. Bumpers look like green felt. Ron L On 1/8/13 2:51 AM, DanKj ediso...@verizon.net wrote: There's a 602 on YooToob, TT felt visible: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL4n1HyTfq4 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Reminder - record auction #137 is closing soon
Tom, with so many tempting record auctions out there (Reiss, Recordsmith, Holdridge, Venerable Music, et al) in addition to those you mentioned, it would probably be impossible for all dealers to schedule their auctions so as not to conflict with others. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Robert Wright Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 12:15 AM To: Phono L Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Reminder - record auction #137 is closing soon Hi Tom, Thanks for the auction info through the years. I do enjoy perusing. But -- and you may have your reasons for this -- your auction closes within days of the Nauck auction, which got all my record money this year. I wouldn't presume to speak for other collectors, nor to attempt to tell you your business, but I would probably try to time my auctions to be in between, and as far away from, Nauck's auctions as possible, as a matter of policy. Again, I don't speak for others, but I (for one) would certainly have bid on some of your things this time around if I hadn't already thrown a wad of money at Kurt this month! Nonetheless, again, thank you for keeping me on your list. May you and your family have a wonderful and safe holiday season! Best Regards,Robert Wright From: hawth...@thoseoldrecords.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2012 17:26:43 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] Reminder - record auction #137 is closing soon Hi Everyone, Just a quick reminder - Auction #137 - An Autumn Serenade closes on November 16. If you have already placed your bids, we thank you very much. If you have not, then there is still time to do so, but don't delay too long. You may bid by email, fax or phone to insure that we receive your bids before the deadline. If you need another copy of the auction catalog, let us know (off list, please) and we'll send you a PDF file by return email. Thanks! Tom Hawthorn Hawthorn's Antique Audio www.thoseoldrecords.com hawth...@thoseoldrecords.com (916) 773-4727 ___ 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] Edison C-2 Radio-Phonograph Combination Query
The turntable, arm pickup of one of my Edison C-2 Radio-Phonograph Combinations plays much louder through the Edison R-2 Radio phonojack than it does through the C-2 chassis even though both chassis are identical so I've put the C-2 chassis in the shop for repairs. The technician informs me that the problem is most likely the interstage audio transformer of the preamplifier portion of the C-2 which has been replaced, the windings of the replacement being of incorrect ratios. The ratios of this center-tapped preamp interstage audio transformer is not shown in the Edison Repair Manuel documents nor in Ryders. Can any of you supply information as to ratios of the C-2 center-tapped preamp interstage audio transformer possibly supply a replacement? Many thanks for any assistance anyone can provide! Jim Cartwright IMMORTAL PERFORMANCES, INC Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971 1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA (512) 478-9954E-mail: jim...@earthlink.net -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 3917 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20120808/c292b8d6/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 2023 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20120808/c292b8d6/attachment-0001.jpe ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Edison's Birthday!
I ask Jeff to mention that the C-2 played through the R-2 sounds best on diamond discs when the filter mounted under the motorboard of the C-2 is disabled but see he didn't include this when describing the Edison 165th Birthday gathering. The filter has been made switchable in or out. For 78s, it may sound better in the in position but both electrically recorded as well as acoustically recorded diamond discs sound incredibly good with the filter out. Some of the acoustics sound almost electric. (For some reason, though the dance band acoustically recorded diamond discs sadly have much less bass solidity than those of classical music which is a detriment to the reproduction of Adrian Rollini's wonderful bass sax on Golden Gate Orchestra (nee California Ramblers) acoustic diamond discs!) Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Nancy/Jeff Cecil Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 8:51 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison's Birthday! Jim Cartwright of Immortal Performances, Inc. in Austin , Texas hosted a small gathering of antique phonograph enthusiasts on Saturday, the 11th of February 2012 to commemorate the 165th Birthday of Thomas Alva Edison, inventor of the phonograph. Attending were MAPS Members Jim Cartwright, Mark Bykoski, Jeff Cecil his wife Nancy as well as Immortal Performances employee John Cox. After eating Mexican food, we gathered at the Phonograph Gallery, part of the addition under construction to Jims home, still a work in progress as evidenced by the boxes stacked on the staircase, listened to diamond discs played using the turntable, tonearm pickup designed by Theodor Edison of an Edison Model C-2 Radio-Phonograph Combination (whose chassis loudspeaker are at a repair shop) connected to the phono jack of an Edison Model R-2 Radio (which has the same chassis loudspeaker as the C-2) which provided an astounding quality quantity of sound for circa 1928 audio equipment. Here is the diamond disc play list, all contemporaneous with the Model C-2 Radio-Phonograph Combination: Saying that no birthday celebration should be without cake, Nancy brought delicious homemade cinnamon cupcakes which were greatly enjoyed. We also played one electrically recorded Blue Amberol cylinder on the Opera compared the sound of diamond discs played acoustically on a SI-19 (Sheraton Inlay) with Edisonic reproducer on a Pathe Gothic Art Model Actuelle, neither of which came close to the sound of the Edison electronics! The evening ended with the singing of Happy Birthday Mr. Edison! It is a goal to establish an Austin Club...one of these days. Jeff Cecil The playlist for the party: 52530-L Fantasia on Aida EDISON CONCERT ORCH. Directed by Carlo Peroni 52622-R I Want to Meander in the Meadow PHIL SPITALNYS MUSIC (vocal chorus by Paull Sisters) 52472-R The Big Rock Candy Mountain VERNON DALHART COMPANY 80885-L Quintette in E-flat (Schumann): Part 2, (Second Movement) In modo duna Marcia E. ROBERT SCHMITZ PHILHARMONIC STRING QUARTET OF NEW YORK 52215-L Rose Room PICCADILLY PLAYERS SINGERS 52518-L Ever Since the Movies Learned to Talk BILLY MURRAY HIS MELODY MEN 82357-R Il Barbiere di Siviglia: largo al factotum MARIO BASIOLA 52416-R Get Out and Get Under the Moon GOLDEN GATE ORCHESTRA 52606-R To Be In Love (Especially With You) GLADYS RICE 52623-R The Stars and Stripes Forever March THE GOLDMAN BAND directed by Edwin Franco Goldman 52367-L I Love to Dunk a Hunk of Sponge Cake THE HAPPINESS BOYS (Billy Jones Ernest Hare) 52436-L In the Jailhouse Now FRANKIE MARVIN AND HIS GUITAR WITH VIOLIN 52513-L Button Up Your Overcoat GOLDEN GATE ORCHESTRA 52532-R Barnacle Bill the Sailor FRANK LUTHER AND HIS PARDS 52143-R When Day is Done THE EDISONIANS Photos of the party. http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj595/JimCartwright/R2front.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj595/JimCartwright/Actuelle.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj595/JimCartwright/C2.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj595/JimCartwright/JeffMarkJim.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj595/JimCartwright/JohnJeffNancy.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj595/JimCartwright/MarkJeffJimJohn.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj595/JimCartwright/MarkNancyJeffJimbesi deC2.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj595/JimCartwright/R2back.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj595/JimCartwright/R2backcloseup.jpg From: Jim Nichol jnic...@fuse.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sat, February 11, 2012 3:40:07 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison's Birthday! I'm speechless! Almost everything in that video about Edison is wrong! Jim On Feb 11, 2012, at 3:13 PM, Peter Fraser wrote: Suggestion: Why don't we all use the comments function to try
[Phono-L] Lifebeltt (Not Flotation Device) Quetion
Over the years, I seen various references from the mid-1920s, usually quoting the British The Gramophone magazine about some aftermarket attachment made of rubber tubing that supposedly dramatically improved the tone quality of gramophones called a lifebelt. I have goggled this found discussions of it from 1926 issues of The Gramophone as well as a photo but the photo is too small to see what the thing is.Can any on the list enlighten me as to what a lifebelt actually is, how it works if it's use results in an actual sonic improvement on acoustic machines?I am always happy to have my antique phonographs perform as well as possible since I play some nearly every day. Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Nutcracker Suite
Since World War II, Tschaikowsky's Nutcracker Ballet , always a popular concert item has become a Holiday Season favorite. I just cranked up my Edison C-2 Long Playing Phonograph listened without record change interruptions to the slightly abridged Edison long-playing diamond disc record (30004) of Casse-Noisette (Nutcracker) Suite performed by Edison's house orchestra, the American Symphony Orchestra, no conductor listed on the label but no doubt directed by Cesare Sodero. At this time of year I recommend this record to all collectors of antique phonographs despite its low volume level the occasional skip or repeat but be sure to fully wind the phonograph before starting since the music lasts almost 20 minutes. Merry Christmas! Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Edison Diamond Disc Record NumberWanted
Are Ray Wile Ron Dethlefson on the list? Their inputs might be helpful. Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Jim Cartwright Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 9:04 PM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Diamond Disc Record NumberWanted Thank you all for your replies to my query! The matrix numbers are typeset (not hand written inscriptions) are situated in a small portion of a semi-circular rings with rounded ends located at the bottom of the label, the rest of the circular rings being filled with small circles. These numbers are not mirror-images. There is a rectangle with rounded ends at the top of the label where the record number probably would have been impressed but this space is blank on both sides. There is a portrait of Edison on the left side inside an oval a similar oval to the right contains patent restrictions. This diamond disc is slightly thinner than most it's edges are slightly rounded. (I have several Edison test pressings circa 1920 which are coupled differently from the issued records these all lack any label information other than matrix number take letter, etc. impressed - no title, composer, artist, etc. being shown on these. A few have brown cardboard like that of later paper label diamond discs where labels are missing some of these contain pencil notations about recording quality, etc.) Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Glenn Longwell Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 7:36 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Diamond Disc Record NumberWanted In a spreadsheet I have of Edison matrix numbers this pairing isn't listed. Very interesting. Perhaps this one of those early pre-commercial test pressings where pairings didn't last long. Are the matrix number mirror images or regular? I have several of these early pre-commercial pressings in the presentation boxes and they all have mirror image matrix numbers. For those that haven't seen them before there's a picture of them at the link below. Very elaborate and expensive to produce. No wonder Edison didn't continue these when they went commercial. http://www.majesticrecord.com/labelsedison.htm Glenn From: Greg Bogantz gbogan...@charter.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thu, November 17, 2011 6:43:21 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Diamond Disc Record NumberWanted Tim Gracyk's book Edison Diamond Disc Re-Creations lists several pairings for this 1052 matrix number: One record number 50008 has it paired with matrix 1001 titled No One to Love, Mixed Quartet Record #50018 has it matched with matrix 941 titled Fairest Rose Waltz, Charles Daab Record #50021 has the same pairing as #50018 Record #50022 has it matched with matrix 1053 titled Flower Song, Violin, Cello, Flute, Harp Whispering Flowers by Reed Orchestra is listed as matrix #2367, paired with matrix 2048 Angel's Dream Waltz, Band, on record #50037. There are some other pairings of these in the 8 series: Record 80001 has matrix 1052 paired with matrix 999 Berceuse-Jocelyn, Cello. Whispering Flowers is also listed as matrix 939, paired with matrix 1250 On the Road to Mandalay, Thomas Chalmers, on record 80003. Record 80022 has this matrix with the same pairing as 50022. I have #80022, complete with the box that it originally came in. Some of the earliest Edison DDs were packaged in a flat chipboard display box rather than in a paper sleeve. These deluxe boxes had a color picture and written descriptions of the selections on the front. There may be other pairings, but I didn't find them in a cursory scan of the book. Greg Bogantz - Original Message - From: Jim Cartwright jim...@earthlink.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 4:57 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Edison Diamond Disc Record NumberWanted I am cataloging my records have one of the early etched label Edison diamond discs that does not include the record number on either it's face or edge for which I have been unable to find a record number.It is: The Bloom is on the Rye Henry R. Bishop, Composer - Tenor baritone Orchestra Accompaniment (matrix number 1052) (I've found other couplings of this listed as sung by Harry Anthony Charles Harrison)// Whispering Flowers Von Blon, Composer Band - Reed Instruments (matrix number as best I can make out 939) I any of you know the number of this record, I'd like to know. Many thanks! Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list
[Phono-L] Edison Diamond Disc Record NumberWanted
I am cataloging my records have one of the early etched label Edison diamond discs that does not include the record number on either it's face or edge for which I have been unable to find a record number.It is: The Bloom is on the Rye Henry R. Bishop, Composer - Tenor baritone Orchestra Accompaniment (matrix number 1052) (I've found other couplings of this listed as sung by Harry Anthony Charles Harrison)// Whispering Flowers Von Blon, Composer Band - Reed Instruments (matrix number as best I can make out 939) I any of you know the number of this record, I'd like to know. Many thanks! Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Edison Diamond Disc Record NumberWanted
Thank you all for your replies to my query! The matrix numbers are typeset (not hand written inscriptions) are situated in a small portion of a semi-circular rings with rounded ends located at the bottom of the label, the rest of the circular rings being filled with small circles. These numbers are not mirror-images. There is a rectangle with rounded ends at the top of the label where the record number probably would have been impressed but this space is blank on both sides. There is a portrait of Edison on the left side inside an oval a similar oval to the right contains patent restrictions. This diamond disc is slightly thinner than most it's edges are slightly rounded. (I have several Edison test pressings circa 1920 which are coupled differently from the issued records these all lack any label information other than matrix number take letter, etc. impressed - no title, composer, artist, etc. being shown on these. A few have brown cardboard like that of later paper label diamond discs where labels are missing some of these contain pencil notations about recording quality, etc.) Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Glenn Longwell Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 7:36 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Diamond Disc Record NumberWanted In a spreadsheet I have of Edison matrix numbers this pairing isn't listed. Very interesting. Perhaps this one of those early pre-commercial test pressings where pairings didn't last long. Are the matrix number mirror images or regular? I have several of these early pre-commercial pressings in the presentation boxes and they all have mirror image matrix numbers. For those that haven't seen them before there's a picture of them at the link below. Very elaborate and expensive to produce. No wonder Edison didn't continue these when they went commercial. http://www.majesticrecord.com/labelsedison.htm Glenn From: Greg Bogantz gbogan...@charter.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thu, November 17, 2011 6:43:21 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Diamond Disc Record NumberWanted Tim Gracyk's book Edison Diamond Disc Re-Creations lists several pairings for this 1052 matrix number: One record number 50008 has it paired with matrix 1001 titled No One to Love, Mixed Quartet Record #50018 has it matched with matrix 941 titled Fairest Rose Waltz, Charles Daab Record #50021 has the same pairing as #50018 Record #50022 has it matched with matrix 1053 titled Flower Song, Violin, Cello, Flute, Harp Whispering Flowers by Reed Orchestra is listed as matrix #2367, paired with matrix 2048 Angel's Dream Waltz, Band, on record #50037. There are some other pairings of these in the 8 series: Record 80001 has matrix 1052 paired with matrix 999 Berceuse-Jocelyn, Cello. Whispering Flowers is also listed as matrix 939, paired with matrix 1250 On the Road to Mandalay, Thomas Chalmers, on record 80003. Record 80022 has this matrix with the same pairing as 50022. I have #80022, complete with the box that it originally came in. Some of the earliest Edison DDs were packaged in a flat chipboard display box rather than in a paper sleeve. These deluxe boxes had a color picture and written descriptions of the selections on the front. There may be other pairings, but I didn't find them in a cursory scan of the book. Greg Bogantz - Original Message - From: Jim Cartwright jim...@earthlink.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 4:57 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Edison Diamond Disc Record NumberWanted I am cataloging my records have one of the early etched label Edison diamond discs that does not include the record number on either it's face or edge for which I have been unable to find a record number.It is: The Bloom is on the Rye Henry R. Bishop, Composer - Tenor baritone Orchestra Accompaniment (matrix number 1052) (I've found other couplings of this listed as sung by Harry Anthony Charles Harrison)// Whispering Flowers Von Blon, Composer Band - Reed Instruments (matrix number as best I can make out 939) I any of you know the number of this record, I'd like to know. Many thanks! Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. ___ 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] Lambert Concert Cylinder Shrinkage
My Lambert Concert Cylinder has shrunk to the extent that it won't fit all the way onto the mandrel of my Edison Concert Phonograph.I don't want to risk damaging it but would like it to fit so I can demonstrate the Concert Phonograph without playing a fragile wax concert cylinder.Do any of you have advice on how to deal with this problem?Thanks for any useful suggestions! Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Lid Display Suggestions Wanted
Am in process of moving my phonographs into the phonograph gallery addition to my house.There is a shelf 13-1/2 inches deep that sits above a row of upright floor model machines to hold smaller cylinder phonographs. The question is, what to do about their lids? I've thought of placing a small shelf above or hanging the lids by their handles from brackets extending out from the wall above the appropriate machine. How have other collectors dealt with this? Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Theft of Maroon Edison Model D Gem Phonograph Serian Number 340962D
An addition has been constructed to my home I have cleared out the original house moved into the addition so the original house can be renovated.Friends helped with the move which took over three weeks. Many of my antique phonographs are in storage or in foster homes but most of the nicest remained in the original house until the move to the addition where they were placed rather willy-nilly in the phonograph gallery.On Tuesday, in preparing for a visit by head of the Texas Music Museum a couple of other collectors I noticed that my Edison Model D maroon Gem was missing. It remained covered without it's horn being attached had been placed on a shelf in the phonograph gallery. It would have been put there sometime in the three week period prior to last Tuesday.Since it's paint striping were in near-mint condition this was one of my most prized items I kept it's cover on to preserve the finish. A few subcontractors their employees were in out of the addition to make a few corrections do touch up, etc. after the phonographs were moved there from the original house. I think one of them probably picked up the Gem because it was small easy to carry without knowing that it is something of a rarity, especially in such excellent condition. I reported this theft to the Austin Police yesterday but they have yet to send a detective to get back with me. Should any of you see this machine offered for sale, please let me or the Austin Police know. Austin Police Department's non-emergency number is: (512) 974-5750.The serial number of my maroon Model D Gem is: 340962D. Thank you all for any help you may be able to provide! Jim Cartwright Immortal _ ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] FALSE ALARM - Edison maroon Gem Theft
Am very embarrassed to have falsely reported that my maroon Model D Gem was stolen. When clearing out the original house, I cleared off the smaller phonographs stacked on top of the Amberolas, Capehart C-4 Radio-Phonograph took them to the home of the local antique phonograph repairman, Jeff Cecil, who kindly offered to keep them until there was room in the addition. Jeff saw my Phono-L post about the missing maroon Gem called me to tell me that it was stored at his home. I have called the Austin Police to report my mistake.Please forgive this false alarm! Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
