[Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B
George, I'm looking forward to reading your article. I have noticed that the serial number can appear in other locations too. I have found it stamped into the cabinet, under the right-hand grill behind the bedplate. In addition, I have found it written in chalk on the backs of the drawers. You can read it using a mirror-on-a-stick. It would be interesting to record those numbers as well. Some of my Amberola 1's are in storage, so I will forward you my information next week. On Oct 25, 2008, at 8:46 AM, gpaul2000 at aol.com wrote: I'm asking for data from owners of Amberolas 1A and 1B. I'm working on an article on the early Amberolas, similar to a study done on suitcase Homes two years ago and published in The Sound Box. Data received will be compiled in an article scheduled to appear in the March 2009 issue of The Sound Box, and all contributors will be acknowledged. (If you'd like your data/identity to be kept confidential, I will of course honor your wishes. I can be contacted directly at gpaul2000 at aol.com.) I'm looking for the following information from owners of Amberolas 1A or 1B: 1) Type (1A or 1B)? 2) Serial Number (and do data plate and mechanism numbers match? 3) Lid: smooth or stepped? 4) Upper front corner posts: plain or carved? 5) Grille: Lyre, first rococo, or second rococo (all shown on page 163 of Frow)? 6) Apron (bottom of cabinet): wavy or more flattened (as shown on page 163 of Frow)? 7) Drawers: wooden separators or metal clips? I will gratefully accept data here at Phono-L, or at gpaul2000 at aol.com. Thanks in advance for your help! Best to all, George Paul ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B
any chance of including Amberola IIIs? they always seem to be ignored! On Oct 25, 2008, at 8:46 AM, gpaul2000 at aol.com wrote: I'm asking for data from owners of Amberolas 1A and 1B. I'm working on an article on the early Amberolas, similar to a study done on suitcase Homes two years ago and published in The Sound Box. Data received will be compiled in an article scheduled to appear in the March 2009 issue of The Sound Box, and all contributors will be acknowledged. (If you'd like your data/identity to be kept confidential, I will of course honor your wishes. I can be contacted directly at gpaul2000 at aol.com.) I'm looking for the following information from owners of Amberolas 1A or 1B: 1) Type (1A or 1B)? 2) Serial Number (and do data plate and mechanism numbers match? 3) Lid: smooth or stepped? 4) Upper front corner posts: plain or carved? 5) Grille: Lyre, first rococo, or second rococo (all shown on page 163 of Frow)? 6) Apron (bottom of cabinet): wavy or more flattened (as shown on page 163 of Frow)? 7) Drawers: wooden separators or metal clips? I will gratefully accept data here at Phono-L, or at gpaul2000 at aol.com. Thanks in advance for your help! Best to all, George Paul ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B
Yeah, I've got an Amberola III, too. Jim Nichol On Oct 26, 2008, at 1:14 PM, Peter Fraser wrote: any chance of including Amberola IIIs? they always seem to be ignored! On Oct 25, 2008, at 8:46 AM, gpaul2000 at aol.com wrote: I'm asking for data from owners of Amberolas 1A and 1B. I'm working on an article on the early Amberolas, similar to a study done on suitcase Homes two years ago and published in The Sound Box. Data received will be compiled in an article scheduled to appear in the March 2009 issue of The Sound Box, and all contributors will be acknowledged. (If you'd like your data/identity to be kept confidential, I will of course honor your wishes. I can be contacted directly at gpaul2000 at aol.com.) I'm looking for the following information from owners of Amberolas 1A or 1B: 1) Type (1A or 1B)? 2) Serial Number (and do data plate and mechanism numbers match? 3) Lid: smooth or stepped? 4) Upper front corner posts: plain or carved? 5) Grille: Lyre, first rococo, or second rococo (all shown on page 163 of Frow)? 6) Apron (bottom of cabinet): wavy or more flattened (as shown on page 163 of Frow)? 7) Drawers: wooden separators or metal clips? I will gratefully accept data here at Phono-L, or at gpaul2000 at aol.com. Thanks in advance for your help! Best to all, George Paul ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B
mine is a bit sad and lonesome - it has non-matching numbers, and someone removed its shelf years ago, so it sits up high on spindly legs, waiting for the next big earthquake to topple it. but it sounds great and is very cool. On Oct 26, 2008, at 10:30 AM, Jim Nichol wrote: Yeah, I've got an Amberola III, too. Jim Nichol On Oct 26, 2008, at 1:14 PM, Peter Fraser wrote: any chance of including Amberola IIIs? they always seem to be ignored! On Oct 25, 2008, at 8:46 AM, gpaul2000 at aol.com wrote: I'm asking for data from owners of Amberolas 1A and 1B. I'm working on an article on the early Amberolas, similar to a study done on suitcase Homes two years ago and published in The Sound Box. Data received will be compiled in an article scheduled to appear in the March 2009 issue of The Sound Box, and all contributors will be acknowledged. (If you'd like your data/identity to be kept confidential, I will of course honor your wishes. I can be contacted directly at gpaul2000 at aol.com.) I'm looking for the following information from owners of Amberolas 1A or 1B: 1) Type (1A or 1B)? 2) Serial Number (and do data plate and mechanism numbers match? 3) Lid: smooth or stepped? 4) Upper front corner posts: plain or carved? 5) Grille: Lyre, first rococo, or second rococo (all shown on page 163 of Frow)? 6) Apron (bottom of cabinet): wavy or more flattened (as shown on page 163 of Frow)? 7) Drawers: wooden separators or metal clips? I will gratefully accept data here at Phono-L, or at gpaul2000 at aol.com. Thanks in advance for your help! Best to all, George Paul ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B
Peter, I certainly have nothing against Amberola IIIs! It's just that I've been wanting to clear up some early 1909-1911 Amberola questions for a long time, and I'm not getting any younger... Are there questions surrounding the Amberola III? Best, George Paul
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[Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B
The only question I'm aware of for the Amberola III is why there is apparently less interest in them than the Amberola I. Are they a lot more rare? Jim On Oct 26, 2008, at 2:24 PM, gpaul2000 at aol.com wrote: Peter, I certainly have nothing against Amberola IIIs! It's just that I've been wanting to clear up some early 1909-1911 Amberola questions for a long time, and I'm not getting any younger... Are there questions surrounding the Amberola III? Best, George Paul ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B
I don't consider either the Amberola III or the 1B to be common machines.? As to which is rarer, I wouldn't hazard a guess... George Paul -Original Message- From: Jim Nichol jnic...@fuse.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 3:38 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B The only question I'm aware of for the Amberola III is why there is apparently less interest in them than the Amberola I. Are they a lot more rare? Jim On Oct 26, 2008, at 2:24 PM, gpaul2000 at aol.com wrote: Peter, I certainly have nothing against Amberola IIIs! It's just that I've been wanting to clear up some early 1909-1911 Amberola questions for a long time, and I'm not getting any younger... Are there questions surrounding the Amberola III? Best, George Paul ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
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Over the next week or so, I'll be moving the list to an updated server - so as I'm testing things, you may notice some weirdness (disappearing, reappearing posts, etc.). I'll try to keep such stuff to a minimum. Regards, Loran On Oct 26, 2008, at 2:20 PM, Mark Dawson wrote: Somehow I have recieved an email from mailman bounces to say I have been unsubcribed off the mailing list?, but i want to stay. Mark Dawson NZ slowpost at clear.net.nz
[Phono-L] Loss To Phono Collector Community
We in the phono collecting circle in South Carolina/North Carolina/ Georgia have learned that Pat McFadden of South Georgia passed away on Tuesday. I met Pat at the North Carolina show a couple of years ago and he was truly a nice person with a passion for phonographs. He was very gracious and always willing to offer great advice. Also, does anyone know how I can contact Charlie Hummell? As always, thanks to all for this great thread. God bless! Brantley Williston, S.C.
[Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B
Hello George, Do you have any idea how many amberola 60 or 80's were made? I loved your home article and look forward to your new article. Steve To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:19:38 -0400 From: gpaul2000 at aol.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B I don't consider either the Amberola III or the 1B to be common machines.? As to which is rarer, I wouldn't hazard a guess... George Paul -Original Message- From: Jim Nichol jnichol at fuse.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 3:38 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B The only question I'm aware of for the Amberola III is why there is apparently less interest in them than the Amberola I. Are they a lot more rare? Jim On Oct 26, 2008, at 2:24 PM, gpaul2000 at aol.com wrote: Peter, I certainly have nothing against Amberola IIIs! It's just that I've been wanting to clear up some early 1909-1911 Amberola questions for a long time, and I'm not getting any younger... Are there questions surrounding the Amberola III? Best, George Paul ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
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I received your post so it looks like you are still here. Steve Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:20:08 +1300 From: slowpost at clear.net.nz To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] mailing list Somehow I have recieved an email from mailman bounces to say I have been unsubcribed off the mailing list?, but i want to stay. Mark Dawson NZ slowpost at clear.net.nz ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Loss To Phono Collector Community
Hi Brantley, Let me know if you got my reply off list. I really enjoyed knowing Pat and was looking forward to seeing him at the Orlando show this year. What a great person, I will really miss him. Thanks so much for letting us know. Steve From: Kuglarb at wmconnect.com Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:34:52 -0400 To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Loss To Phono Collector Community We in the phono collecting circle in South Carolina/North Carolina/ Georgia have learned that Pat McFadden of South Georgia passed away on Tuesday. I met Pat at the North Carolina show a couple of years ago and he was truly a nice person with a passion for phonographs. He was very gracious and always willing to offer great advice. Also, does anyone know how I can contact Charlie Hummell? As always, thanks to all for this great thread. God bless! Brantley Williston, S.C. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B
Steve, No - I haven't pursued any research on the Amberola 60 or 80, so I couldn't offer a guess on their production.? Thanks for your kind words about the Home article...? I couldn't do it without all the help from the list! Best, George Paul -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 8:12 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B Hello George, Do you have any idea how many amberola 60 or 80's were made? I loved your home article and look forward to your new article. Steve
