Cute stuff. :) BUT...that last record, Just a Girl, is actually gouged in several areas...it is definitely the worst of the lot. It looks like it was moth-eaten (both sides). I know that that's not the case, but that's what it looks like. I doubt I could play anything but a few sections. It was going to be my "test" record when I got the machine...so that I wouldn't damage the others anymore. Of course, now that I know more about cleaning records, stylus condition, etc., it calls for more time.
HOWEVER, unfortunately, and more importantly, if I recall correctly, the machine is **MISSING the whole vertical front section including the rod going into the horn (thanks to Steve M's photo). That's probably why the first explanation didn't make sense to me. The horn moves, but apparently only from the connection at the back, and it scrapes the bottom of the wood. If that's the case, there must be tremendous stress on both the records and reproducer! Now I'm not sure what to do about the whole thing. I'm going back on Saturday (tomorrow) just to double check on my recollection...I was going to pick up the machine then...not so sure now. Frankly, I don't mind cleaning records and oiling or adjusting stuff...learning how things work...but looking for major missing parts...ugh. I sure would love to hear these records though...and I REALLY appreciate all the help I've gotten, especially from *Steve. This had been such fun until...well it has been fun. I live in the northwest corner of Connecticut, near the Mass and NY borders. I'm right off a major highway (Rte 44). Ger ger55 at comcast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Andrew Baron To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 4:28 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Ger's List of Diamond Disc Some fun stuff here. Just a couple of notes: > 50195-L Infanta March (Gregory) Banjo with Orchestra > Fred Van Eps 3307 BL; SCT (lot) > 50195-R Dixie Medley, Banjo w Orch > Fred Van Eps 3308 BL (nr center only) This was an incredibly popular record in its day, judging by the number of copies that turn up. About 15 years ago, I saw a performance here by Van Eps' son George, himself a noted jazz guitarist. Still performing in his 80s at that time. ------------------- > > 51112-L Chinese Picnic & Oriental Dance > Banjo solo, Fred Van Eps 8692 BBL;F > 51112-R Cocoanut Dance (Andrew Hermann) > Banjo solo, Fred Van Eps 8691 LS This record really is worth listening closely to. Van Eps' virtuosic playing is readily apparent. Not as common as 50195. ------------------- > > 51220-L Just a Girl that Men Forget (Al Dubin, Fred Roth & > Joe Garren), tenor Jim Doherty 9096 Deep gouges in tracks > 51220-R The Gold-Digger (Dig a Little Deeper) (James F. Hanley) > tenor, Billy Jones 9095 Deep gouges The L side warns against what the "flapper" can expect if she keeps up her loose behavior (if I'm remembering this one correctly). Jim Doherty had a heartfelt way of putting across a song. The R side is self explanatory, and a good chance to hear half of "The Happiness Boys". _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
