[Phono-L] Charles Edison- the Avant Garde Bohemian?

I've recently picked up a few materials which gave me a new perspective on Charles Edison. It seems that in 1915-1916 he entered into a partnership with Guido Bruno. He was a colorful individual styled the Barnum of Greenwich Village who operated Bruno's Garret where for a small sum

[Phono-L] Copper cygnet horn

Adding that hook is just a matter of some solder...? I still think it's a radio horn. My guess is that this is a custom-made horn for a phonograph. It has the hanger hook at the top of the elbow for use with a crane which is required for the early phonos. No radio horns that I've ever

[Phono-L] Columbia 122

I suspect the motor is correct. I have a Model 211 Viva-Tonal portable marked Made in England, and in all important points it's a stripped down version of an HMV portable- so similar I'm sure it was made in the same plant- aside from the label it has no Columbia features.?? I think with the

[Phono-L] Acetates

In my experience if it is a 10 or 12 inch disc you can try playing it on a modern turntable- you may need one with a 16rpm setting.? If? it's a 16 inch disc you'll have to find a specialist. Hi, My dad was a radio guy for years. He died in September of 2007. He kept EVERYTHING. I have a

[Phono-L] Wierd cylinder

To me it looked like a thread core from some kind of loom. As far as I know there were no answers. I don't know either what this could be but it reached an awful high price. Norman At 15:57 17.05.2008, you wrote: Sorry I missed the replies on this one. Did anyone establish what this

[Phono-L] not a restorationist, more like a blacksmith/butcher...

He may be aware of that.? Haven't you ever had a project where the process is more important than the results? This guy obviously has no clue. He's spending all kind of time to restore parts that are relatively easy and cheap plus he built a case that will not enhance what he has already

[Phono-L] Elusive machine on Ebay

The dealer says the details on this machine Remain elusive but the components are All original. It's a Victor that someone has fitted with a Brunswick Ultona arm. Will someone with more tact that I have please elucidate the seller, who (it appears) will welcome information.

[Phono-L] Help with german portable

Hello- I've won a Parlophon portable on Ebay- haven't gotten it yet, but I may need some help. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170202855046 It's missing the soundbox, in it's place is one of those devices that would play a record through your radio. Problem is, it's a

[Phono-L] Franken-Crapophone

This one is the worst I've seen yet- has two reproduction Columbia decals, and looks like a Grafonola case was sacrificed for this abortion.

[Phono-L] Wicker Victor?

Check this out: http://cgi.ebay.com/RCA-Victrola-Wicker-78-RPM-Phonograph-Record-Player_W0QQitemZ160211236697QQihZ006QQcategoryZ38030QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Obviously it's a complete fantasy, but a rather attractive one- certainly nicer than your typical Crapophone. Eric Stott

[Phono-L] Columbia Frankenphone

Looks like someone has taken a Columbia Europa (I forget the model designation) and done a major cob job on it. http://cgi.ebay.com/antique-PHONOGRAPH-PLAYER-metal-case-reproducer_W0QQitemZ170195414574QQihZ007QQcategoryZ1442QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Phono-L] Columbia (?) soundbox wanted

Hello- I'm looking for a cheap soundbox. I have a British-made Columbia Viva-Tonal portable- at least that's what it SAYS under the lid. It looks like a re-branded and somewhat stripped down HMV 101. The case is in rough shape but the arm and motor are fine- when it was working it sounded

[Phono-L] threaded needles

Quoting Greg Bogantz gbogan...@charter.net: The other Pathe type is what I call a pin vise - it uses a threaded cone nut to compress the fingers of the collet around the needle shank. And THAT is exactly what I was trying to describe when I was talking about a threaded compression ring.

[Phono-L] Edison DD Long play

All Edison LP records had 450tpi grooves, and required a special Edisonic reproducer to play them. Edison offered both special console phonographs and conversion kits to play these records. The LP records were a failure because they often skipped and repeated during play. I think they were

[Phono-L] Ebay question

I'm no expert, but Where and When were you able to find an open horn disc machine (let alone two) for two hundred bucks? I've NEVER seen a complete running one even near that price- seldom even in boat-anchor condition. Eric Stott

[Phono-L] Mint condition

Mint? Is he kidding? Look at the paint on the top plate, he didn't even clean it up. And isn't that missing paint and rust on the gate? His idea of mint is certainly unique. Well, he did qualify it MINT FOR IT'S AGE. Eric

[Phono-L] Genola Phono

The Genola is a dinky metal cased child's phonograph. It's cute, but $350.00 sounds pretty stiff to me, unless it's in super condition. Here's an link to an auction with an image of one. They were asking $350 and had no offers:http://tinyurl.com/292n3 Eric S. It is, safe to say an off brand

[Phono-L] Person trying to cheat me with triumph offer

I've heard of this scam. It reads like a boilerplate. Notice the part about discounts for mass purchase? Like he has several Triumph Model E's lying around ;) In general, be suspicious of any unsolicited offers! Loran I'd say in general be wary of offers that give you such detailed shipping

[Phono-L] Packing Disaster - Take a look

Quoting diamondisk...@aol.com: Aren't there companies that specialize in shipping valuable antiques? I? have no experience with them, or any knowledge of what this machine was worth, before its final voyage, but having valuable, irreplaceable artifacts ? like this machine shipped that way