[Phono-L] Home varnish transfer details...

2015-03-14 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Loran... glad you are back. Thank you for this great list. Sometime back there was a discussion about the dating of the varnish transfer Home banner labels on the cabinets. Is it archived on Phono-L? And, if so, how do I get into the archives to do a search? Please remember I am using a

Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning

2015-03-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Gojo or Goop hand cleaner without pumice. Then use shoe polish. From: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Cleaning To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2015 22:13:57 + Anybody got any advice on what to use to clean a cloth/leatherette portable?

Re: [Phono-L] Take The Intelligence Test That Thomas Edison Gave to?Job Seekers (Antique Phonograph List)

2015-03-15 Thread Antique Phonograph List
There was one question left off this very entertaining list: 147. Why should we trim our posts so that we don’t have to scroll through miles of message that we have already read several times? Cheers : ) ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Cleaning

2015-03-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Anybody got any advice on what to use to clean a cloth/leatherette portable? thanks in advance, Darrell nickja...@gmail.com

[Phono-L] Frow DD, p. 198

2015-03-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hi, I notice that the circular Medallion on the Official Laboratory Disc Model (ca 1917) shows a woman with a wreath and a large building behind her. Is she supposed to be anyone in particular? Is the building supposed to be the Edison factory? Is she crowning TAE's enterprise?

[Phono-L] Hexaphone Part

2015-03-20 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Working on yet another Hexaphone and am seeking a lock mechanism for the lower front door. Any assistance would be most appreciated. Many thanks. Bob Kolba

[Phono-L] Terry Baer

2015-03-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Does anyone have his email address Sent from my iPhone ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Terry Baer

2015-03-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Who's asking? Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Mar 6, 2015, at 7:46 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Does anyone have his email address Sent from my iPhone ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Phono find of a lifetime

2015-03-09 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I’m curious re the Edison Diamond Disc advertising record from 1912; can’t say I’ve seen a copy does it turn-up at all? Jamie From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Monday, 9 March 2015 9:03 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phono find

Re: [Phono-L] Phono find of a lifetime

2015-03-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Phonograph List Sent: Friday, March 6, 2015 11:41 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Phono find of a lifetime Good evening all. Great finds are the thing that keep us all searching out there, so I thought I would share mine. This is long, but worth the read, I think. Several weeks ago

Re: [Phono-L] Terry Baer

2015-03-07 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hi Rob! Been a long time! If you haven't received Terry's email address yet, drop me a note at john9...@pacbell.net and I will give it to you. John Robles On Friday, March 6, 2015 10:46 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Sorry john No red flag. Been on the list

Re: [Phono-L] Terry Baer

2015-03-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Rob Mallett. Aka zono Sent from my iPhone On Mar 7, 2015, at 1:04 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: So, sign your email and I'll forward the message to him. Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Mar 6, 2015, at 9:09 PM, Antique Phonograph List

Re: [Phono-L] Terry Baer

2015-03-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Sorry john No red flag. Been on the list for a long time Rob Mallett aka Zono Sent from my iPhone On Mar 7, 2015, at 1:16 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: We really need to make it clear once again that your name does not appear in the return address field

Re: [Phono-L] Terry Baer

2015-03-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hi Just me Trying to let him know of the idelia on ebay for another serial number for his compilation He may have it already It's close to mine and Aaron cramers Pass it on to him if you like Sent from my iPhone On Mar 6, 2015, at 11:10 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Phono find of a lifetime

2015-03-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Good evening all. Great finds are the thing that keep us all searching out there, so I thought I would share mine. This is long, but worth the read, I think. Several weeks ago, I was in a friend's luthiery studio (he builds guitars) in this artists cooperative. The first friday of each month

Re: [Phono-L] Terry Baer

2015-03-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
So, sign your email and I'll forward the message to him. Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Mar 6, 2015, at 9:09 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Hi Just me Trying to let him know of the idelia on ebay for another serial number for his compilation

Re: [Phono-L] Terry Baer

2015-03-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
who it is, and the closest thing to a response was Just me. Still no name on the email. To me that raises a red flag. I wouldn't pass on the information without knowing the name of the person asking. John Robles On Friday, March 6, 2015 9:02 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l

[Phono-L] Exhibition back flange rubber source info needed

2015-03-07 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Listers: Does anyone have a recommendation or comments concerning the manufacturing of Exhibition reproducer back flange brackets, specifically where to obtain the rubber / resin liquid? A Friend and I are thinking of making them for our own use given the problems we have experienced lately

Re: [Phono-L] Exhibition back flange rubber source info needed

2015-03-07 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Bob who? Contact me steve_nor...@msn.com I only ask so I can give you Mike's e-mail address. You may do as you please but I would suggest getting some from Mike as he already does what you are planning on doing using original inserts. I save up all my old inserts and give them to Mike each

Re: [Phono-L] Phono find of a lifetime

2015-03-08 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Obviously he bought the stuff from John. On Mar 8, 2015, at 9:30 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Someone named Marc has this same story on the Talking Machine forum. - Original Message - From: Antique Phonograph List To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent

Re: [Phono-L] Phono find of a lifetime

2015-03-08 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Someone named Marc has this same story on the Talking Machine forum. - Original Message - From: Antique Phonograph List To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2015 11:00 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phono find of a lifetime Great find John: So? I'm curious - maybe others

Re: [Phono-L] Exhibition back flange rubber source info needed

2015-03-08 Thread Antique Phonograph List
poor success, I surely will use Mike and have a good relationship with Ron and haven’t had any problem with his service and parts. We really want to try , and only use them for ourselves. Just part of the fever! *smile* Later Bob Maffit From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l

Re: [Phono-L] Phono find of a lifetime

2015-03-07 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Great find John: So? I'm curious - maybe others are too as this does happen - did she set the price or did she ask for an offer? I won't pry on the $ but curious how it went. I had a slightly similar thing 30 years ago with an Amberola 1 A - where the woman asked for an offer and I gave

Re: [Phono-L] Exhibition back flange rubber source info needed

2015-03-07 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I always get mine from Ron Sitko and never had a problem with them at all.Harvey Kravitz From: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Saturday, March 7, 2015 3:18 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Exhibition back flange rubber source info

Re: [Phono-L] Terry Baer

2015-03-07 Thread Antique Phonograph List
, III only) and Concerts as well. I've always had the intention of publishing by model and just haven't had the time to do so. Kind regards, Terry On Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at 12:54 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Sorry john No red flag. Been on the list for a long time Rob

Re: [Phono-L] Phono find of a lifetime

2015-03-11 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Thanks John, the likelihood of me finding one then is slim along with the NZ DD. Kind regards, Jamie From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Wednesday, 11 March 2015 9:40 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phono find of a lifetime Hi

[Phono-L] Take The Intelligence Test That Thomas Edison Gave to Job Seekers

2015-03-12 Thread Antique Phonograph List
This is fun. http://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/take-the-intelligence-test-that-thomas-edison-gave-to-j-1689489019 Take The Intelligence Test That Thomas Edison Gave to Job Seekers Today tech companies are infamous for asking silly questions at job interviews. How would I move Mount Fuji? If I

Re: [Phono-L] Take The Intelligence Test That Thomas Edison Gave to Job Seekers

2015-03-12 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Too bad they didn’t have Jeopardy on TV then. Edison would have done well. Jim Nichol On Mar 12, 2015, at 4:41 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: This is fun. http://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/take-the-intelligence-test-that-thomas-edison-gave-to-j-1689489019 http

Re: [Phono-L] Phono find of a lifetime

2015-03-10 Thread Antique Phonograph List
AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: I’m curious re the Edison Diamond Disc advertising record from 1912; can’t say I’ve seen a copy does it turn-up at all? Jamie From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Monday, 9 March 2015 9:03 PM

Re: [Phono-L] Phono find of a lifetime

2015-03-09 Thread Antique Phonograph List
and 8 series. Many are unplayed dealer stock. All in all it was a great find! John Robles On Sunday, March 8, 2015 10:00 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Obviously he bought the stuff from John. On Mar 8, 2015, at 9:30 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] First Zono ad showing the machine itself

2015-03-29 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Much thanks, Bob. I think that Aldridge managed to confuse himself as he thought that the Berliner trademark model was actually a Zonophone. For a long time, it was just a 'name change.' Seaman didn't like the word Gramophone. The full page ad he (Aldridger) shows (of an actual

[Phono-L] PS to the Knowldenphone post

2015-04-01 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I consulted Tim Fabrizio, and he had never heard of or seen this machine before.  Do you know how good it feels to have a phonograph that Tim has never heard of? :-)John Robles

Re: [Phono-L] Yet another unusual British-marketed Thorens phonograph

2015-04-01 Thread Antique Phonograph List
John, The link says the photo album is private. On 4/1/2015 1:13 AM, Antique Phonograph List wrote: Hello all I have succeeded in purchasing yet another Thorens-built cylinder phonograph that was marketed in Britain. You may remember the photos I uploaded recently of the Britannia Type

Re: [Phono-L] Yet another unusual British-marketed Thorens phonograph

2015-04-01 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Sorry, it's set to Public now.John On Wednesday, April 1, 2015 3:22 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: John, The link says the photo album is private.  On 4/1/2015 1:13 AM, Antique Phonograph List wrote: Hello all I have succeeded in purchasing yet another

[Phono-L] First Zono ad showing the machine itself

2015-03-29 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hi, I am looking for a paper ad (the first?) which shows a picture of the first Zonophone(s). (Zon-o-phone) I am guessing that this could be in Cosmopolitan, McClures, or some such source. I also assume the ad will be from 1900 - month unknown. If anyone has something like that,

Re: [Phono-L] First Zono ad showing the machine itself

2015-03-29 Thread Antique Phonograph List
My ads are a bit buried - let me knowin a week or soif you don't get what you want. best, Darrell nickja...@gmail.com Antique Phonograph List wrote: Hi, I am looking for a paper ad (the first?) which shows a picture

Re: [Phono-L] First Zono ad showing the machine itself

2015-03-29 Thread Antique Phonograph List
://mulhollandpress.com/styled-2/styled/index.html Click on the read on the right side of the page. Bob On Mar 29, 2015, at 3:25 PM, Antique Phonograph List wrote: Hi, I am looking for a paper ad (the first?) which shows a picture of the first Zonophone(s). (Zon-o-phone) I am guessing

Re: [Phono-L] Hexaphone Part

2015-03-22 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I think Raphael Cole is the lock expert. His contact info is at the bottom of the page. http://musicaltreasuresofmiami.com/ Steve Medved From: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Hexaphone Part To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:12:29 + Working on yet another

Re: [Phono-L] Yet another unusual British-marketed Thorens phonograph

2015-04-01 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date:04/01/2015 8:06 AM (GMT-08:00) To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Yet another unusual British-marketed Thorens phonograph John, I have a Sylvia C machine which is an exact replica of your Knowldenphone except for the lettering on the case

Re: [Phono-L] Yet another unusual British-marketed Thorens phonograph

2015-04-01 Thread Antique Phonograph List
John, I have a Sylvia C machine which is an exact replica of your Knowldenphone except for the lettering on the case. That is the only place that identifying marks appear on the machine. I would expect that all these machines were exported to England by Thorens to various resellers and

[Phono-L] Jehovah's Witnesses portable phonograph and record

2015-02-28 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hello, If anyone has any information on who made the portables or records and the general values please let me know. The person interested in this also wants to purchase them. thanks, Steve steve_nor...@msn.com

[Phono-L] 2015 Edison Birthday Party electrophone

2015-02-27 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Here is the link to the revised video of the 2015 Immortal Performances, Inc. Edison Birthday Party which includes demonstration of the electrophone cylinder player, a combination of an Amberola 30 motor mandrel with 1960s-1970s hi-fi equipment new styli to play cylinder records electronically.

[Phono-L] Shipping Blue Amberols from cold locations...

2015-02-25 Thread Antique Phonograph List
This is a new one on me. I have seen many Blue Amberol Records with longitudinal splits and thought it was just age shrinking the celluloid over the plaster core. I won an eBay auction with 10 Blue Amberols in good shape. When they arrived, two were cleanly split over the perfectly intact

Re: [Phono-L] Shipping Blue Amberols from cold locations...

2015-02-25 Thread Antique Phonograph List
: Antique Phonograph List To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 4:58 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Shipping Blue Amberols from cold locations... This is a new one on me. I have seen many Blue Amberol Records with longitudinal splits and thought it was just age shrinking

Re: [Phono-L] Shipping Blue Amberols from cold locations...

2015-02-25 Thread Antique Phonograph List
ps - When shipping cylinders, Kurt Nauck places a label warning not to even open the box for a full day after delivery. - Original Message - From: DanKj ediso...@verizon.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 5:05 PM Subject: Re

[Phono-L] Looking for Vic 8-4 leg details

2015-02-26 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I am trying to see if I can recreate some legs for a Victrola 8-4 that needs fresh ones. My brother-in-law does some wood-turning and has offered to help. I've forwarded some pictures of units I've found on the net, but he needs more details. Specifically, the width of the widest portion of the

[Phono-L] 2015 Edison Birthday Party electrophone

2015-02-25 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Here is the link to the revised video of the 2015 Immortal Performances, Inc. Edison Birthday Party which includes demonstration of the electrophone cylinder player, a combination of an Amberola 30 motor mandrel with 1960s-1970s hi-fi equipment new styli to play cylinder records electronically.

Re: [Phono-L] Shipping Blue Amberols from cold locations...

2015-02-25 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Brown wax records overseas are just as bad if they go in the unheated aircraft cargo pit. From: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Shipping Blue Amberols from cold locations... To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 22:05:28 + This is a new one on me. I have seen many

[Phono-L] ARSC Pre-Conference Workshops 2015

2015-03-25 Thread Antique Phonograph List
The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. --- ARSC PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS 2015 --- -- From Idea to Deliverable: Planning and Executing Your Grant-Funded Project -- Your archive or library has an important collection of audio

[Phono-L] ARSC Conference 2015

2015-03-23 Thread Antique Phonograph List
The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. --- 2015 ARSC CONFERENCE: PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA --- The 49th annual ARSC Conference will be held May 27-30, 2015 at the Westin Convention Center Hotel, in downtown Pittsburgh,

Re: [Phono-L] Floating reproducer wanted for Thorens cylinder phonograph

2015-01-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Sorry, stupid me - I didn't look through all of your pics first ... dankj - Original Message - From: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 2:59 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Floating reproducer

[Phono-L] Floating reproducer parts needed

2015-01-25 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Does anyone have any parts to complete this Columbia floating reproducer?? I need the part that attaches to the carriage neck, the thumbscrew, sapphire and mica. But the most needed parts are the ring and thumbscrew. I added a picture of a complete one so you can see what I need. If I can

Re: [Phono-L] Yet another unusual British-marketed Thorens phonograph

2015-04-01 Thread Antique Phonograph List
ybF9pZHNcIjpbXCI1NjA4OTU3ODdlMTJiMzBlNTgxYzRhNzZlOTZiNmRlMWRhOGIxOTE1XCJdfSJ 9) . Keith Wright runs it and there are several pictures of Thorens cylinder phonographs there. John Robles On Apr 1, 2015, at 10:35 AM, Antique Phonograph List _phono-l@oldcrank.org_ (mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org) wrote: John

Re: [Phono-L] Yet another unusual British-marketed Thorens phonograph

2015-04-01 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Send me a pic of your C, would you? My email address is john9...@pacbell.net.Thanks!John Robles On Wednesday, April 1, 2015 4:03 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: John,I did get the link to work, but I had to include the word Thorens in theaddress before

[Phono-L] Items Coming to Wayne Show!!!

2015-04-02 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Its only a few weeks off! Here is a sampling of what I will be bringing to the Wayne show!!! I've attached a few pictures below! I will also have all of my current reproducer phonograph catalogs available. There will be some great new stuff!!! Heavy-duty front mount crane $225.00 Victor

[Phono-L] Motrola

2015-04-23 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hi all, I am doing some research on the Motrola winder and would appreciate if anyone can send me a scan or photo of the box labels, particularly the one describing different spring tensions. Thanks, Mike Tucker mtuc...@exemail.com.au ___ Phono-L

Re: [Phono-L] I need HELP from my Phono friends,

2015-04-19 Thread Antique Phonograph List
for the loss of your mother, and if there is anything else I can do, you know you can just ask me.John Robles On Sunday, April 19, 2015 3:04 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Dear Phono Friends, My heart died last Thursday when the state appointed guardian for my

[Phono-L] I need HELP from my Phono friends,

2015-04-19 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Dear Phono Friends, My heart died last Thursday when the state appointed guardian for my mother came rushing into the house and demanding my brothers phone number and so I gave it to her and ask her what was going on. Her name is Flow Cooper and she is so hateful to me and I have always tried

Re: [Phono-L] I need HELP from my Phono friends,

2015-04-21 Thread Antique Phonograph List
WestLake Placid, Florida 33852-6867 Any questions welcome and you can always reach me at 863-243-1011 again, Thanks in advance,Ken On Sunday, April 19, 2015 1:54 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: For me I have a different slant I was married for 7 years been collecting

Re: [Phono-L] Edison B-80

2015-04-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
like someone bent the rim and I'd like to try to straighten it. I imagine the cork was to increase friction between it and the belt. Ron L -Original Message- From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 3:10 AM To: Antique Phonograph List

Re: [Phono-L] I need HELP from my Phono friends,

2015-04-19 Thread Antique Phonograph List
For me I have a different slant I just went through a divorce and her attorney want me to give her half of my collection for a seven year marriage. I have collected since 1963 So beware of divorces too Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2015, at 10:08 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l

Re: [Phono-L] I need HELP from my Phono friends,

2015-04-20 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Rob, and everyone else, Yes,  stamped and mailed is the best since they have no way to say I faked it. Ken On Sunday, April 19, 2015 1:54 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: For me I have a different slant I was married for 7 years been collecting since 1963 Just

Re: [Phono-L] I need HELP from my Phono friends,

2015-04-19 Thread Antique Phonograph List
For me I have a different slant I was married for 7 years been collecting since 1963 Just got divorced and her lawyer wanted me to give her half my collection So beware of divorce lawyers Zono Rob Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2015, at 10:08 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] I need HELP from my Phono friends,

2015-04-19 Thread Antique Phonograph List
collections ! Charlie. -- On Sun, Apr 19, 2015 6:36 AM PDT Antique Phonograph List wrote: I will certainly write one Ken.  As for others on this board who may not know Kenneth, I have known him for probably 10 to 12 years, having met on a phonograph collecting forum

Re: [Phono-L] I need HELP from my Phono friends,

2015-04-21 Thread Antique Phonograph List
. -- On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 8:51 AM PDT Antique Phonograph List wrote: On Monday, April 20, 2015 11:22 AM, Ken aka: OnATorrent onatorr...@yahoo.com wrote: Please watch the address and the spelling of North West needs to be spelled out fully as we have a few Lime Roads in the area

Re: [Phono-L] I need HELP from my Phono friends,

2015-04-21 Thread Antique Phonograph List
North WestLake Placid, Florida 33852-6867 Any questions welcome and you can always reach me at 863-243-1011 again, Thanks in advance,Ken On Sunday, April 19, 2015 1:54 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: For me I have a different slant I was married for 7 years been

Re: [Phono-L] Edison B-80

2015-04-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
After cleaning the cork on both pulleys (I think I used lighter fluid) I painted them with a thin layer of rubber cement let that dry a few days. With a cleaned, original belt, it never slips, even after over 20 years! DanKj - Original Message - From: Antique Phonograph List phono

Re: [Phono-L] Edison B-80

2015-04-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I've even used rubber cement on a metal pulley! It's a great tip/trick. Thanks, Ron L -Original Message- From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 3:13 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison B-80 After cleaning

Re: [Phono-L] Edison B-80

2015-04-24 Thread Antique Phonograph List
/viewtopic.php?f=2t=6955 .. I can post a few more if needed DanKj edisone1 at verizon dot net - Original Message - From: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org To: 'Antique Phonograph List' phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 11:44 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L

[Phono-L] Edison B-80

2015-04-23 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I decided to take the plunge and bought an Edison B-80 tabletop machine at the Wayne parking lot sale this year. It works but the motor and interior cabinet are pretty cruddy looking. There's lots of little paint chips from the horn. I want to take it all apart and clean/relubricate it, except

Re: [Phono-L] Edison B-80

2015-04-23 Thread Antique Phonograph List
to detach the turntable. Cleaning in place and re-lubricating, rather than disassembly, is always the preferred route. Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Apr 23, 2015, at 7:23 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: You unbolt the top and the whole thing hinges back

Re: [Phono-L] Edison B-80

2015-04-23 Thread Antique Phonograph List
mount points on the back AND the top of the cabinet. Therefore I'm pretty sure that it stays as a unit and must be opened as a unit. Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Apr 23, 2015, at 7:49 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: It's a Diamond Disc player. I

Re: [Phono-L] Edison B-80

2015-04-23 Thread Antique Phonograph List
You unbolt the top and the whole thing hinges back and up. Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Apr 23, 2015, at 7:02 PM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: I decided to take the plunge and bought an Edison B-80 tabletop machine at the Wayne parking lot sale

Re: [Phono-L] Edison B-80

2015-04-23 Thread Antique Phonograph List
It's a Diamond Disc player. I don't see anything resembling hinges or pivots for the motor/tt. Ron -Original Message- From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 10:16 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison B-80 You

Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 12, Issue 58

2015-04-27 Thread Antique Phonograph List
this entire digest in your message. Today's Topics: 1. Re: [phonolist] re RARE Victor V (The Fifth) Mahogany (Antique Phonograph List) -- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:55:37 -0400 From: Antique

Re: [Phono-L] [phonolist] re RARE Victor V (The Fifth)

2015-04-27 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Something is really wrong here. Look at the bidding. The winning bidder is also the second highest bidder, which shouldn?t have happened ? the bid at $3,500 was sufficient. And that second highest bid didn?t need to be that high ? it only needed to be slightly higher than $2,000 ? I think

Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 12, Issue 58

2015-04-27 Thread Antique Phonograph List
- Original Message - The reason the high bidder is also the 2nd highest bidder is because the reserve was $4000 and the highest previous bid was $3500(ish). Either way, it's too much money for a Vic V... mahogany or not... Don Not to that particular bidder (and I know who it

Re: [Phono-L] [phonolist] re RARE Victor V (The Fifth) Mahogany

2015-04-27 Thread Antique Phonograph List
the bidding increment is $100 at that level. Something is very, very peculiar! Merle From: phonol...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:phonol...@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 3:00 AM To: phonol...@yahoogroups.com; Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [phonolist] re RARE Victor V

[Phono-L] ARSC Conference 2015 -- Final Reminder

2015-04-29 Thread Antique Phonograph List
The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. --- 2015 ARSC CONFERENCE: OVERFLOW HOTEL INFO --- --- EARLY-REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHING: MAY 6 --- The 49th annual ARSC Conference will be held May 27-30, 2015 at the Westin

[Phono-L] playing Edison's doll records and Woody Guthrie recordings

2015-05-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Resurrecting the voices of Edison’s dolls—and unknown recordings of Woody Guthrie http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/05/science/thomas-edison-talking-dolls-recordings.html?_r=0

[Phono-L] FOR SALE COMING TO UNION SHOW

2015-05-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Folks, We're less than four weeks away from the Union show. Here are a few of the items I will be bringing! Table-Top Version of the *Brooks Repeating Phonograph*. This is the only known example of a table-top Brooks Repeating phonograph. It is stunningly beautiful, completely original, and

[Phono-L] Paramount 78 wanted

2015-05-16 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Phono Listers: I am looking for a Paramount 78 copy of Blind Lemon Jefferson Match Box if anyone has one to part with. Contact me here or off line if workable: maff...@bresnan.net Thanks Bob

Re: [Phono-L] Tinfoil Phonograph

2015-05-17 Thread Antique Phonograph List
No need to ask permission. For sale items are always welcome on Phono-L. Loran On May 17, 2015, at 9:54 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Hi Loran- Asking permission to sell my 1878 Scientific-American replica tinfoil phonograph on the site.I periodically make

Re: [Phono-L] Tinfoil Phonograph

2015-05-17 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Thanks Loran, I appreciate it. Charlie. -- On Sun, May 17, 2015 10:38 AM PDT Antique Phonograph List wrote: No need to ask permission. For sale items are always welcome on Phono-L. Loran On May 17, 2015, at 9:54 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] MORE ITEMS COMMING TO UNION!

2015-05-18 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Folks, Here are some more items that I've found to bring to Union. I had to dig deep, and there are some wonderful items here! Original Victor V Instruction Manual. Here is your chance to own an original instruction manual for your Victor V. This one is in very nice condition. 14

Re: [Phono-L] Tinfoil Phonograph

2015-05-17 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Attached photos came through, too. Is that new? I seem to recall that it didn't do that before. Glad to see it, in any case. Sent from my iPad -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On May 17, 2015, at 10:45 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: No need to ask permission

Re: [Phono-L] Tinfoil Phonograph

2015-05-17 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Yes, it is. :) Loran On May 17, 2015, at 11:33 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Attached photos came through, too. Is that new? I seem to recall that it didn't do that before. Glad to see it, in any case. Sent from my iPad -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com

Re: [Phono-L] First Zono ad showing the machine itself

2015-04-09 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Did you find what you needed? best, Darrell nickja...@gmail.com Antique Phonograph List wrote: Hi, I am looking for a paper ad (the first?) which shows a picture of the first Zonophone(s). (Zon-o-phone) I am guessing

Re: [Phono-L] First Zono ad showing the machine itself

2015-04-09 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hi Darrell, Well in some ways, more than I needed. There will be a lot of good info in the June 2015 issue of AP. But if you do come across any Zonophone ads from Cosmo or McClures (half/full page) from May to Sept. 1900, that would be helpful (if they contain an image). Allen

Re: [Phono-L] First Zono ad showing the machine itself

2015-04-09 Thread Antique Phonograph List
as Nat'l Gram w/ Berliner machine Several from Nov-Dec 1900 with the same Zono pic but differing text. Send me your real address and I'll send scans if you want. best, Darrell === Antique Phonograph List wrote: Hi Darrell, Well

[Phono-L] VV-IX, misc. Edison parts for sale, bringing to Wayne

2015-04-18 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Reminder for those coming to the Wayne show on Sunday. I'm making room for a new (to me!) phonograph. So I'm making this nice VV-IX available for sale for $225 (cash). It was my first real Victrola, I always liked it. Looks decent, sounds decent. With a solid Exhibition soundbox. Pictures and

Re: [Phono-L] Items Coming to Wayne Show!!!

2015-04-17 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Might be a little too late in asking: Looking for a tone arm with back bracket for VV-VIII #56352E. Victor Data Book says taper, overhang support, indented tube. Back bracket is 2 1/2 inches from hole to hole, about 3 1/4 inches wide and hole in board is 1 3/8 inches in diameter. I

Re: [Phono-L] Items Coming to Wayne Show!!!

2015-04-17 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Phonograph List wrote: Might be a little too late in asking: Looking for a tone arm with back bracket for VV-VIII #56352E. Victor Data Book says taper, overhang support, indented tube. Back bracket is 2 1/2 inches from hole to hole, about 3 1/4 inches wide and hole in board is 1 3/8 inches in diameter

[Phono-L] VV-IX, misc. Edison parts for sale, bringing to Wayne

2015-04-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I'm making room for a new (to me!) phonograph. So I'm making this nice VV-IX available for sale for $225 (cash). It was my first real Victrola, I always liked it. Looks decent, sounds decent. With a solid Exhibition soundbox. Pictures and audio files at this link:

[Phono-L] Three New Reprints - KALAMAZOO DUPLEX

2015-04-06 Thread Antique Phonograph List
This week I have three new and exciting reprinted catalogs to introduce. I have only ever seen one original of each of these three catalogs, the ones that I made the reprint from. Kalamazoo Duplex Catalog - The Duplex $20.00 - Large (7” by 7”) 20 pages long, filled with pictures and

Re: [Phono-L] Yet another unusual British-marketed Thorens phonograph

2015-04-01 Thread Antique Phonograph List
, at 10:35 AM, Antique Phonograph List _phono-l@oldcrank.org_ (mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org) wrote: John, Actually, My Sylvia C has the lateral winding key just like your Knowldenphone. You are perhaps referring to the Sylvia C shown on page 98 of the Discovering Antique Phonographs book

Re: [Phono-L] Yet another unusual British-marketed Thorens phonograph

2015-04-01 Thread Antique Phonograph List
for the winding mechanisms and cabinets. John Robles Original message From: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date:04/01/2015 8:06 AM (GMT-08:00) To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Yet another unusual British-marketed Thorens phonograph John, I

Re: [Phono-L] Yet another unusual British-marketed Thorens phonograph

2015-04-01 Thread Antique Phonograph List
Hi Art The one I saw was on a website about the Thorens phonographs, www.keithwright.ca/radiophonomania/tranradiophono.html. Keith Wright runs it and there are several pictures of Thorens cylinder phonographs there. John Robles On Apr 1, 2015, at 10:35 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l

Re: [Phono-L] Items Coming to Wayne Show!!!

2015-04-02 Thread Antique Phonograph List
I'll be looking for a tone arm for a Standard X and have a slightly longer (original I think) arm for sale/trade. Ron L From: Antique Phonograph List [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 5:38 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Items Coming to Wayne

Re: [Phono-L] I need HELP from my Phono friends,

2015-04-19 Thread Antique Phonograph List
to help you directly or refer you.  I'll send you a contribution for legal help.John Robles On Sunday, April 19, 2015 3:04 AM, Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org wrote: Dear Phono Friends, My heart died last Thursday when the state appointed guardian for my mother came rushing

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