[Phono-L] Server Maintenance Done

2015-10-18 Thread Antique Phonograph List via Phono-L
Hi all, Server maintenance is done for the weekend. You may notice that we can now see the sender again! Regards, Loran ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-17 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I do stock the Pathe ball tipped sapphire. Contact me off list for details. Thank you, Great Lakes Antique Phonograph George Vollema 9496 N Woodbridge Ave Bitely MI 49309 231-745-7175 victr...@triton.net www.victroladoctor.com On 10/16/2015 10:39 PM, Antique Phonograph List wrote: Thanks, Ron

Re: [Phono-L] Victor P question

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
felt vibration dampers, the felt strips along the perimeter or both? Ron L From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 2:42 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor P question Iv seen the felt on other victor machines

[Phono-L] ARSC Research Grants Program 2016

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. --- ARSC RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM --- Deadline for receipt of applications: February 29, 2016 The ARSC Research Grants Program supports scholarship and publication in the fields of sound

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I posted this query last month about restoring the record filing system in a Sonora Elite phonograph. Since then, I have learned that Sonora actually called it an "envelope filing system," and that I have everything I need, EXCEPT for some sort of little metal brackets (a pair, to be precise)

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
One more question: Like most wooden-arm Sonoras, this one comes with two reproducers, one for lateral-cut records, the other, it says, for vertical-cut and diamond discs. Could these really play diamond discs? If so, what kind of stylus would you need, and where would you get one? From:

Re: [Phono-L] Victor P question

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
you are.Harvey Kravitz From: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org> To: 'Antique Phonograph List' <phono-l@oldcrank.org>; phonol...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 11:13 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Victor P question I'm working on a Victor P, the one ba

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
the wood as well. Ron L From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 7:40 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders I posted this query last month about restoring the record filing system in a Sonora Elite

[Phono-L] Silvertone Table Top For Sale

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I have a good buddy who has a Mahogany Silvertone table top for sale. It is the equivalent of the Victrola IX. He is asking $65.00 with $45.00 shipping. If anyone is interested, contact me at harveykrav...@yahoo.com, and I will forward this to my buddy.Harvey Kravitz

Re: [Phono-L] Victor P question

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Ah, yes, I did forget to sign the post. My apolgies. Your information is most helpful. Thanks, Ron L'Herault From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 6:06 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor P question

Re: [Phono-L] Silvertone Table Top For Sale

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I forgot to mention, he is looking for any reasonable offers.Harvey Kravitz From: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org> To: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org> Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 3:32 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Silvertone Table Top For Sale I

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
You would need an Edison style diamond which Sonora probably sold. Ron L From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 8:55 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders One more question: Like most

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Thanks. Any idea where I might find one? I've tried searching on ebay but no thing's coming up...maybe I'm using the wrong search terms? Ric Original message From: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org> Date: 10/16/2015 10:04 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Antique Phon

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Thanks, Ron. Any idea where I might find one? I'd like to pick up a Pathe ball stylus, too -- I've never has any luck finding either on ebay. Ric Original message From: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org> Date: 10/16/2015 10:18 PM (GMT-05:00) To: 'A

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
They are pretty hard to find.Try George Vollema(Victrola Doctor). These are pricey. They can cost as much a $50.00 or more. Go with somebody reliable. You might get one cheap and the stylus is chipped or damaged.Harvey Kravitz From: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.

Re: [Phono-L] Victor P question

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hi Ron, Glad to help. If you have anymore questions, post them and we will help.Harvey Kravitz From: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org> To: 'Antique Phonograph List' <phono-l@oldcrank.org> Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 5:37 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victo

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Yes, They can play Diamond disks.You need a special point. The point is a conical one. The Pathe has a ball stylus.Harvey Kravitz From: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org> To: "phono-l@oldcrank.org" <phono-l@oldcrank.org> Sent: Friday, October 16, 201

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Ron L From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 10:39 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders Thanks, Ron. Any idea where I might find one? I'd like to pick up a Pathe ball stylus, too -- I've nev

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Ric, I know exactly what you need. These are tough to find because the envelopes are brittle, and the hardware usually gets lost or broken. Maybe George Vollema(Victrola Doctor) can help. He has all kinds of parts.Harvey Kravitz From: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.

Re: [Phono-L] Victor P question

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Interesting. The brake and speed control that are on this machine look like they were nickel plated. I'm guessing this unit was a cheaply done parts assembly made to look like a P. Ron From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 10:51

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
great Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com > On Oct 16, 2015, at 7:33 PM, Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org> > wrote: > > Thanks. Any idea where I might find one? I've tried searching on ebay but no > thing's coming up...maybe I'm using the wrong

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora bombe and record folders

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Not to mention that many Edison DD machines are still complete with their original collection of records, which accurately reflect the Middle-Class musical tastes of 100 years ago ... - Original Message - If you have the room, I'd strongly recommend getting an Edison Diamond Disc

Re: [Phono-L] Victor P question

2015-10-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Iv seen the felt on other victor machines with felt on them too, I would assume it is correct on that basis. John Robles  Original message From: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org> Date: 10/16/2015 11:05 AM (GMT-08:00) To: 'Antique Phonograph List' &l

[Phono-L] Amazing find - Flat top Pooley VTLA

2015-10-12 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hello all Add me to your club, Loran. A couple of weeks ago, a friend emailed me to ask if a VTLA was worth buying. Not sure if it was a flat top or an early Victrola XVI L-door, I told him it was a scarce machine depending on which type it was.  He is located in Nevada and found the ad on

[Phono-L] Regina Hexaphone Door Lock

2015-10-09 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I have available what I believe to be the correct lock for a Regina Hexaphone 104, 103, and possibly others. It is the larger size Yale lock. I don't have a 104 to check, but I am pretty sure it is correct. The lock functions perfectly and has the original key with it. A super hard to find piece

[Phono-L] ARSC Conference 2016: Bloomington, Indiana

2015-10-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. --- SAVE THE DATES: 2016 ARSC CONFERENCE, BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA --- 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections. For our 50th annual

[Phono-L] ARSC Conference 2016: Call for Presentation Proposals

2015-10-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. --- 2016 ARSC CONFERENCE: CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS --- Proposal deadline: January 3, 2016 The Association for Recorded Sound Collections invites proposals for presentations

Re: [Phono-L] [Electrola] FW: [MOCAPS-L] Victor Electrola model 10-51 record changer

2015-10-03 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I know this could sound sacrilegious, but have you considered driving the big horn with a modern driver? By that I mean one of the current iPod style earphones, driven by your OWL, with a very airtight connection at the tonearm. This way you remove the limitations of the old Victor driver and

Re: [Phono-L] [Electrola] FW: [MOCAPS-L] Victor Electrola model 10-51 record changer

2015-10-03 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I know this could sound sacrilegious, but have you considered driving the big horn with a modern driver? By that I mean one of the current iPod style earphones, driven by your OWL, with a very airtight connection at the tonearm. This way you remove the limitations of the old Victor driver and

[Phono-L] New Hexaphone Reproducer Brush!

2015-09-30 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Folks,  Here is an opportunity to upgrade to your Hexaphone. The Automatic Reginaphone model 100, and Hexaphone models 101, 102 and 103 were sold a clip on brush for the reproducer. Most of these brushes went missing over the years. And to find an original today is nearly impossible!  Well,

[Phono-L] Edison Opera or Idelia Crank for Sale

2015-09-29 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I have a very nice example of an Edison Opera or Idelia crank for sale. I am not sure which, or if there is even a dimensional difference between the two. This crank fits my Oak Opera well, but of course would only be correct for a Mahogany Opera. This is a hard to find crank that comes

[Phono-L] Listening Tube Set with Original Volume Control Attachment

2015-09-26 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Here is a very cool item that will dress up your early Edison, Columbia, Amet etc. machine. This is a set of listening tubes with an original volume control attachment. They have new, hand-made rubber tubes that are as close as you will ever find to the original. As well, the "Y" and ear

[Phono-L] ARSC Preservation Grants Program 2016

2015-09-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. --- ARSC PRESERVATION GRANTS PROGRAM --- Deadline for receipt of applications: December 15, 2015 The ARSC Program for the Preservation of Classical Music Historical Recordings was

Re: [Phono-L] Victor V or VI motor Medved

2015-09-22 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Or George Vollema may have spare barrels or shafts. That is an uncommon motor but you never know. -Barry On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 11:21 AM, Antique Phonograph List < phono-l@oldcrank.org> wrote: > Hi Steve ~ > Timesavers clock parts supplier in AZ sells brass bushings for clock >

Re: [Phono-L] Victor V or VI motor Medved

2015-09-22 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Bitely MI 49309 231-745-7175 victr...@triton.net www.victroladoctor.com On 9/21/2015 11:01 AM, Antique Phonograph List wrote: Doesn't one of the barrels have a brass "bearing" that slips into the s

Re: [Phono-L] Victor V or VI motor Medved

2015-09-22 Thread Antique Phonograph List
the arbor, which would also have to be cleaned up where it goes through the bushing. An arbor press should take care of the bushing installation. Andy Baron On Sep 22, 2015, at 8:57 AM, Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org> wrote: > The problem is the single spring barrel, i

Re: [Phono-L] Victor V or VI motor Medved

2015-09-21 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Yes brass bushing is pressed into cover, not suppose to be removable, but could be worn. Thank you, Great Lakes Antique Phonograph George Vollema 9496 N Woodbridge Ave Bitely MI 49309 231-745-7175 victr...@triton.net www.victroladoctor.com On 9/21/2015 11:01 AM, Antique Phonograph List wrote

Re: [Phono-L] Victor V or VI motor Medved

2015-09-21 Thread Antique Phonograph List
m: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 9:07 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor V or VI motor Medved No, but I suspect you have badly worn shaft and/or holes in the barrels and cover allowing the barrel to wobble s

[Phono-L] Victor V or VI motor Medved

2015-09-20 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hello, I have a Victor VI I got back in 1984, I greased the springs and when I wound the motor the single spring barrel would flex and cause the gears not to mesh and I solved this by putting felt between the single and double barrel. Is there a spacer that goes there? Thanks, Steve

[Phono-L] Coming to the Wayne Show!

2015-09-07 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Looking forward to a Wayne Phonograph show in a couple of weeks.  Along with all of my reprinted paper, I'll have a couple of items of interest including:  Very rare Eldridge Johnson New Century Reproducer Nice Edison Red Gem Columbia AT recorder Hope to see everyone there! Shawn Shawn

[Phono-L] Coming to Wayne - Additional

2015-09-07 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Looking forward to a Wayne Phonograph show in a couple of weeks. Along with all of my reprinted paper, I'll have another item that I forgot to post previously • Near mint Edison Idelia or Opera crank Hope to see everyone there! Shawn Shawn O'Rourke 248 915 0954

[Phono-L] FW: Martinelli Diamond Disc Question

2015-08-31 Thread Antique Phonograph List
_ From: Jim Cartwright [mailto:jim...@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 1:48 PM To: phon...@cylinder.de Subject: Martinelli Diamond Disc Question I have two copies of Edison diamond 82515 by Italian tenor Giovanni Martinelli which show different "takes," those on one

Re: [Phono-L] FOR SALE: Graphophone Type N - 1896

2015-08-30 Thread Antique Phonograph List
in heaven to me... Cheers, Mario Sent from my iPhone On 20 Jul 2015, at 12:30 pm, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Hi art I have one and the crank is flat It's a hard crank to find Howard had told me Sent from my iPhone On Jul 19, 2015, at 10:09 PM, Antique

Re: [Phono-L] Mysterious Brunswick Phonograph

2015-08-26 Thread Antique Phonograph List
sign your messages. Ron L'Herault From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 2:34 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Mysterious Brunswick Phonograph Recently I found an old Brunswick that's a real odd duck. It doesn't look

[Phono-L] Mysterious Brunswick Phonograph

2015-08-26 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Recently I found an old Brunswick that's a real odd duck. It doesn't look like any Brunswick I've ever seen, doesn't have an Ultona reproducer, the grille doesn't look like anything I've ever seen on a Brunswick, the horn doesn't look like any I've ever seen in a Brunswick, the cabinet doesn't

Re: [Phono-L] Mysterious Brunswick Phonograph

2015-08-26 Thread Antique Phonograph List
This is an early Brunswick made from about 1915-16 before the Ultona arm was used. I have this machine with the Ultona upgrade along with the original arm and reproducers. You don't see these machines very often.Harvey Kravitz From: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Brunswick 17

2015-08-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
. Antique Phonograph List wrote: What does his/her name have to do with anything? And it seems he/she already knows it's got a broken spring. I don't have any experience with these, so I don't have any advice to offer. Wish I did. But I've got lots of advice for the person who wrote that snarky response

[Phono-L] alligatored finish on a cabinet

2015-08-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Following up on a previous post, how do you deal with a cabinet with an alligatored finish? I'm not sure I've ever come across a mahogany crank phonograph that DIDN'T have an alligatored finish (with the possible exception of some tabletops, for some reason), so perhaps they're inevitable and

Re: [Phono-L] Brunswick 17

2015-08-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: 08/24/2015 7:07 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Brunswick 17 Anybody wanna identify themselves...then maybe someone

Re: [Phono-L] Brunswick 17

2015-08-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
? The reproducer is probably pot metal, even if the plating looks good. That it does not turn is a problem. You might be able to get it off with the freezer trick. Remove the positioning pin and spring first. Add penetrating oil. Ron L From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l

[Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Mignonette (later style)

2015-08-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I have an opportunity to pick one of these up; it's a nice-looking machine, and complete, though the spring(s) need to be replaced, and the mahogany finish is all alligatored. Does anyone have any experience with these? Particularly, I'd like to know a) how many springs the motor has; b) how

Re: [Phono-L] Brunswick 17

2015-08-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Anybody wanna identify themselves...then maybe someone will tell you it's got a broken spring. Antique Phonograph List wrote: A friend told me about someone who found an old Brunswick 17 in their barn, and I went out to see it, excited, but discovered it has a very odd problem: I can't

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Mignonette (later style)

2015-08-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
the same as Victrola springs so I think it is OK to replace just one if needs be. Ron L From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 6:18 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Mignonette (later style) I have

[Phono-L] Brunswick 17

2015-08-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
A friend told me about someone who found an old Brunswick 17 in their barn, and I went out to see it, excited, but discovered it has a very odd problem: I can't remove the crank. It turns, but nothing happens with the motor; when you crank it counterclockwise, the crank doesn't unthread from

[Phono-L] Looking for 5392

2015-08-13 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Folks, I am in need of Edison Blue Amberol no. 5392 Mr. John Mackie by H. Lauder. A few years back I sold my copy thinking it was a duplicate, but it was not. So now I need to find a good copy. I'll pay your price for a nice example. Thank you mshawnorou...@gmail.com Shawn -- Shawn O'Rourke

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710

2015-08-09 Thread Antique Phonograph List
and I can try to get them for your. Greg Bogantz - Original Message - From: Antique Phonograph List To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 12:14 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710 Dear Mr. Bogantz: I have both 800 810 Viva

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710

2015-08-09 Thread Antique Phonograph List
my 810 has any type of automatic or semi-automatic stop. I love the Columbia non-set automatic stop wish these deluxe machines had been so equipped. All good wishes... Very truly yours, Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. _ From: Antique Phonograph List

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710

2015-08-08 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Steve, I agree that the VivaTonals can sound better than the Orthophonics, and so can the Brunswick Panatropes.John Robles From: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org To: phono-l@oldcrank.org phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Friday, August 7, 2015 7:44 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710

2015-08-08 Thread Antique Phonograph List
audio transformers? I can hook the pickup up to an Edison radio which is all original sound is superb so I know the combination units should be equally magnificent when playing diamond discs. Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. _ From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710

2015-08-08 Thread Antique Phonograph List
of the cabinet decoration knobs?There are faint remnants of green paint along the lower grooved part of the cabinet. Many thanks! Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. _ From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 10:22 PM To: Antique

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710

2015-08-08 Thread Antique Phonograph List
: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2015 06:16:22 + Steve, I agree that the VivaTonals can sound better than the Orthophonics, and so can the Brunswick Panatropes.John Robles From: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710

2015-08-08 Thread Antique Phonograph List
should be equally magnificent when playing diamond discs. Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 1:09 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora phonograph -- Period (or Art) cabinet model?

2015-08-08 Thread Antique Phonograph List
That's a beautiful piece. I'll be curious to learn more about it. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: 08/07/2015 10:21 PM (GMT-05:00) To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Sonora

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710

2015-08-08 Thread Antique Phonograph List
to an Edison radio which is all original sound is superb so I know the combination units should be equally magnificent when playing diamond discs. Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 1

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710

2015-08-07 Thread Antique Phonograph List
steve_nor...@msn.com Send me a photo of the reproducer or let me know what is says on the back, if it is the one I think it is they are all brass and easy to rebuild. I will take flak for this, but when I tested an Orthophonic No. 5 Victor and a Viva-Tonal reproducer on my Victor VI the

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710

2015-08-07 Thread Antique Phonograph List
the horn behind the screen. Instead I got pics of irrelevant Victor accessories. I decided to give it a pass and wait for either a better conditioned mid sized 700 series (a later model with the autobrake) or a larger 800¹s. Just my 2 cents. Again YMMV A in MA From: Antique Phonograph List phono-l

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710

2015-08-07 Thread Antique Phonograph List
of the larger consoles and I don't think the horn needs re-sealing. The reproducer is brass and what I found to make the biggest improvement in its sound was to lubricate the needle bar bearings. Ron From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 10:02

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710

2015-08-07 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Message - From: Antique Phonograph List To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 10:01 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710 I've wanted to have a nice Columbia Viva-Tonal phonograph for a long time, and now I have the opportunity to buy a model 710

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710

2015-08-07 Thread Antique Phonograph List
$225 seems fine for this one. I paid $125 for a 700 in nice shape, over 30 years ago. Their sound can be most excellent. - Original Message - From: Antique Phonograph List To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 10:01 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal model 710

2015-08-07 Thread Antique Phonograph List
higher weight and its lower compliance. Still, the Columbia VivaTonal machines are nice enough sounding and make a good comparison of the technologies of the two companies' products of the same vintage. Greg Bogantz - Original Message - From: Antique Phonograph List To: phono

[Phono-L] Record Question Edison black wax 9053

2015-08-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Greetings O'learned Phonophiles: I must admit to my total ignorance about Edison 2 minute black wax cylinders (and records in general). I received an inquiry about the following from an eBay contact: The person asked what talking Jim Bludsoe #9053 was about since he has no phonograph. He

Re: [Phono-L] Record Question Edison black wax 9053 thanks...

2015-08-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Thank you Jim. I will pass along the link and info. It must have been a popular poem of the day at a time when schools taught dramatic public reading. Al

Re: [Phono-L] Record Question Edison black wax 9053

2015-08-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Listen to the cylinder here: http://cylinders.library.ucsb.edu/search.php?queryType=@attr%201=1020num=1start=1query=cylinder7513 http://cylinders.library.ucsb.edu/search.php?queryType=@attr%201=1020num=1start=1query=cylinder7513 Jim Nichol On Aug 6, 2015, at 2:42 AM, Antique Phonograph List

[Phono-L] New Paper Offering

2015-08-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Here is the latest addition to the paper offering: Hawthorn and Sheble Catalog $15.00 A super neat Catalog for your collection. Ellsworth Hawthorne, a Philadelphia manufacturer of bicycle accessories, along with partner Horace Sheble, became a dealer for the North American Phonograph Company.

[Phono-L] Super Nice and Hard to Find 24 In Seamless Brass Horn

2015-07-31 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Available now is a very hard to find, and early full spun brass horn. Collectors today call this a Seamless horn. This is due to the fact that these horns were made in the same manner as band instruments of the day. The seam runs the full length of the horn, but is nearly invisible. When viewed

[Phono-L] New Reprinted Catalogs and Paper

2015-07-30 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Folks, I've been busy this summer and have a lot of new high-quality reprinted paper available. I've put the complete listing below, with all new ones identified. I'll have it all at the Wayne show, but feel free to contact me before at mshawnorou...@gmail.com if you see anything you want.

Re: [Phono-L] FOR SALE: Graphophone Type N - 1896

2015-07-19 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hi Rob, That's the crank that I got when I bought it. Always thought it was correct but I guess I could be mistaken. Haven't seen another here for comparison. Cheers, Mario Sent from my iPhone On 18 Jul 2015, at 11:59 pm, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Hi Do you

Re: [Phono-L] FOR SALE: Graphophone Type N - 1896

2015-07-19 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Do all examples have the straight crank or only up to a certain point? Looks like a match made in heaven to me... Cheers, Mario Sent from my iPhone On 20 Jul 2015, at 12:30 pm, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Hi art I have one and the crank is flat It's a hard crank

Re: [Phono-L] FOR SALE: Graphophone Type N - 1896

2015-07-19 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hi Mario If you read Hazelcorn Book. It should be a straight crank but machine looks good Sent from my iPhone On Jul 19, 2015, at 6:41 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Hi Rob, That's the crank that I got when I bought it. Always thought it was correct but I

Re: [Phono-L] FOR SALE: Graphophone Type N - 1896

2015-07-19 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hi art I have one and the crank is flat It's a hard crank to find Howard had told me Sent from my iPhone On Jul 19, 2015, at 10:09 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Can you tell me what a straight crank is? I don't see it described in the Hazelcorn book. I have

Re: [Phono-L] FOR SALE: Graphophone Type N - 1896

2015-07-19 Thread Antique Phonograph List
@oldcrank.org writes: Hi Mario If you read Hazelcorn Book. It should be a straight crank but machine looks good Sent from my iPhone On Jul 19, 2015, at 6:41 AM, Antique Phonograph List _phono-l@oldcrank.org_ (mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org) wrote: Hi Rob, That's the crank that I got when I

Re: [Phono-L] FOR SALE: Graphophone Type N - 1896

2015-07-18 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hi Do you have the straight crank that came with it originally Thanks Zono rob Sent from my iPhone On Jul 18, 2015, at 9:39 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Hi Peter, It reads as follows: - Geo. W. Till Agent 315 Fulton St. Town of Union, NJ

Re: [Phono-L] FOR SALE: Graphophone Type N - 1896

2015-07-18 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hi Peter, It reads as follows: - Geo. W. Till Agent 315 Fulton St. Town of Union, NJ - Best Regards, Mario Sent from my iPhone On 18 Jul 2015, at 2:44 am, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Can't quite make out the details of the dealer stamp. Can you transcribe

[Phono-L] Twenty-Two Nice Blue Amberols For Sale. Great titles.

2015-07-18 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Folks, Here is a listing of twenty-two really nice Blue Amberol four-minute cylinders for a way decent price - There are some excellent marches songs and a foxtrot in here. I can say that there are several very desirable cylinders that would bring a good sum individually. I am pricing them

Re: [Phono-L] Twenty-Two Nice Blue Amberols For Sale. Great titles.

2015-07-18 Thread Antique Phonograph List
The best one of the bunch in my opinion is The Premier Polka. A truly virtuosic cornet performance with orchestra. Andrew Baron On Jul 18, 2015, at 10:33 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Folks, Here is a listing of twenty-two really nice Blue Amberol four-minute

Re: [Phono-L] FOR SALE: Graphophone Type N - 1896

2015-07-17 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Can't quite make out the details of the dealer stamp. Can you transcribe it please? Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Jul 17, 2015, at 8:28 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Hi All, I'm offering this for sale from my collection because I need

[Phono-L] New Paper Reprints Available

2015-06-29 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I have several new paper reprints available including: Orthophonic Victrola Spring Motor Instruction Manual $8.00 - Manual for spring-motor type Orthophonic Victrola, with great graphics, 16 pages Orthophonic Victrola Electric Instruction Manual $8.00 - Manual for electric type Orthophonic

[Phono-L] A sobering article in today's wall street journal

2015-06-25 Thread Antique Phonograph List
They do not mention, records, phonographs or related ephemera but it's very much true for we collectors as well: (and - yes a have a sub collection of matchbook covers that advertise phonographs and records. _What’s the Hardest Thing for Collectors to

[Phono-L] Home Page Of Heindl Collection

2015-06-25 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hi All, Here is the home page of Dennis D. Heindl's phonograph collection. It includes video of Class M Opera, listening lounge, vintage photos of phonographs, links and views of his growing collection. Joan Lehman http://phono-fun.com/index3.html

Re: [Phono-L] Who owns this website and machines

2015-06-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Steve, maybe this will help - http://phono-fun.com/welcome.html Loran

Re: [Phono-L] Who owns this website and machines

2015-06-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
He owns a sports franchise . . . hockey, I think . . . and has been a steady customer of two brothers from California. From: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Who owns this website and machines To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:20:52 + Steve, maybe this will help

[Phono-L] Who owns this website and machines

2015-06-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
http://phono-fun.com/EDISON-CYLINDER/ I am looking to verify the serial number of the 80 as the photo of the ID plate is not clear. Steve Medved steve_nor...@msn.com

Re: [Phono-L] Who owns this website and machines

2015-06-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
And he uses inappropriate apostrophes and capitalization. John Robles Original message From: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: 06/24/2015 6:46 PM (GMT-08:00) To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Who owns this website

Re: [Phono-L] Who owns this website and machines

2015-06-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
and capitalization. John Robles Original message From: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: 06/24/2015 6:46 PM (GMT-08:00) To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Who owns this website and machines He owns a sports franchise . . . hockey

Re: [Phono-L] Who owns this website and machines

2015-06-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
That is what I think as well. From: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Who owns this website and machines To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:54:33 + It looks like serial number 1004 to me... On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 11:08 AM, Antique Phonograph List

Re: [Phono-L] Who owns this website and machines

2015-06-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
It looks like serial number 1004 to me... On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 11:08 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: !--#yiv0621130474 .yiv0621130474hmmessage P{margin:0px;padding:0px;}#yiv0621130474 body.yiv0621130474hmmessage{font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri

Re: [Phono-L] TrueTone Diamond Disc diaphragms/gaskets available

2015-06-22 Thread Antique Phonograph List
paper together etc. Ron L From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 2:42 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] TrueTone Diamond Disc diaphragms/gaskets available Hello All I am selling the TrueTone Diamond Disc diaphragms

Re: [Phono-L] TrueTone Diamond Disc diaphragms/gaskets available

2015-06-22 Thread Antique Phonograph List
These that I have are final design.  I bought one for myself and liked the results so much that I wanted to help distribute them.John R. From: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org To: 'Antique Phonograph List' phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 8:14 AM Subject: Re

[Phono-L] TV alert - Edison show on National Geographic Channel tomorrow - Monday

2015-06-21 Thread Antique Phonograph List
The Nat Geo channel on cable (I don't have cable) has a new series called American Genius. Tomorrow night (Monday, June 22nd) they are airing an episode called Edison vs. Tesla. It's a recreation with comments from authorities (on both men). From the 2 1/2 minute except I saw Paul Israel

[Phono-L] Correction re: Nat Geo Edison show

2015-06-21 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I just went to watch one of the prior episodes and learned that it is only available to stream on line if yiu have a cable contract with a cable provider. This may limit folks wanting to see it. Too bad. Steve Ramm

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