[Phono-L] Anyone in Phoenix repair phonographs?
Hello, it looks like it's been three years since I've been on this list, as I found my old postings in the archives. I've just acquired another phonograph, this one smaller than the German one I already have. This one says His Master's Voice on it, but doesn't appear to have a model number of any kind. It has a cloth-covered horn, and no doors like my other phonograph, so you can't change the volume. The motor is very quiet, and the sound that eminates from the horn is very loud, even with the soft needles I use. The problem is that the speed varies. Even with the speed lever there, it changes from regular to faster than normal. Apart from that, this is a wonderful machine. I've read online, and it appears that the cause of this problem is that the governor is either in need of adjustment, or more likely a complete replacement. I have read that this isn't one of the more expensive jobs, compared to soundbox rebuild or other internal repairs. There are two main reasons why I wouldn't attempt this myself. First, I haven't done this before, and second, since I'm blind, though good with my hands in taking apart autoharps and generally good with tools and such, I wouldn't want to tackle this project on such a machine. I've looked, and it appears that there isn't any shop who deals with this on the west coast at all. Is it all on the east coast? If anyone in Phoenix, either a shop or privately, would tackle such a project, I'd certainly pay for your services. I tried Dynatronics, but they mainly deal with vintage reel to reel and stereos, and the one person they said who did deal with this was in his upper eighties and died, leaving no one at that business who could work on this. I'd really like to get this machine sounding nice, so can anyone help? Wow OK, didn't mean to go on so long for my first post back on this list in a few years, but once my typing fingers start going, they tend not to stop until the thoughts are conveyed. Thanks a lot. Matthew, apparently an old soul who loves old technology, at age 32. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Anyone in Phoenix repair phonographs?
Is this a wind up phonograph? If so, Wyatt's Musical Americana in California or George Vollema, Great Lakes Antique Phonographs would both be closer than the East Coast (Antique Phonograph Supply in NY). And are you any relation to Peter Bullis, manager and Banjoist of the New Black Eagle Jazz Band? Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Matthew Bullis Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 6:48 AM To: Phono-L@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Anyone in Phoenix repair phonographs? Hello, it looks like it's been three years since I've been on this list, as I found my old postings in the archives. I've just acquired another phonograph, this one smaller than the German one I already have. This one says His Master's Voice on it, but doesn't appear to have a model number of any kind. It has a cloth-covered horn, and no doors like my other phonograph, so you can't change the volume. The motor is very quiet, and the sound that eminates from the horn is very loud, even with the soft needles I use. The problem is that the speed varies. Even with the speed lever there, it changes from regular to faster than normal. Apart from that, this is a wonderful machine. I've read online, and it appears that the cause of this problem is that the governor is either in need of adjustment, or more likely a complete replacement. I have read that this isn't one of the more expensive jobs, compared to soundbox rebuild or other internal repairs. There are two main reasons why I wouldn't attempt this myself. First, I haven't done this before, and second, since I'm blind, though good with my hands in taking apart autoharps and generally good with tools and such, I wouldn't want to tackle this project on such a machine. I've looked, and it appears that there isn't any shop who deals with this on the west coast at all. Is it all on the east coast? If anyone in Phoenix, either a shop or privately, would tackle such a project, I'd certainly pay for your services. I tried Dynatronics, but they mainly deal with vintage reel to reel and stereos, and the one person they said who did deal with this was in his upper eighties and died, leaving no one at that business who could work on this. I'd really like to get this machine sounding nice, so can anyone help? Wow OK, didn't mean to go on so long for my first post back on this list in a few years, but once my typing fingers start going, they tend not to stop until the thoughts are conveyed. Thanks a lot. Matthew, apparently an old soul who loves old technology, at age 32. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Anyone in Phoenix repair phonographs?
Matthew, There is one person but he is not taking on much work anymore because as he says I am getting really old. His name is Austin Henry and you can reach him at 602-943-3512. If you explain you situation to him perhaps he will take it on. I live in Mesa and Austin has shown and taught me a number of things though I am by far not an expert. Worst case is we get together and I look at it for you and see if I can help. Abe On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 6:23 AM, Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu wrote: Is this a wind up phonograph? If so, Wyatt's Musical Americana in California or George Vollema, Great Lakes Antique Phonographs would both be closer than the East Coast (Antique Phonograph Supply in NY). And are you any relation to Peter Bullis, manager and Banjoist of the New Black Eagle Jazz Band? Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Matthew Bullis Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 6:48 AM To: Phono-L@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Anyone in Phoenix repair phonographs? Hello, it looks like it's been three years since I've been on this list, as I found my old postings in the archives. I've just acquired another phonograph, this one smaller than the German one I already have. This one says His Master's Voice on it, but doesn't appear to have a model number of any kind. It has a cloth-covered horn, and no doors like my other phonograph, so you can't change the volume. The motor is very quiet, and the sound that eminates from the horn is very loud, even with the soft needles I use. The problem is that the speed varies. Even with the speed lever there, it changes from regular to faster than normal. Apart from that, this is a wonderful machine. I've read online, and it appears that the cause of this problem is that the governor is either in need of adjustment, or more likely a complete replacement. I have read that this isn't one of the more expensive jobs, compared to soundbox rebuild or other internal repairs. There are two main reasons why I wouldn't attempt this myself. First, I haven't done this before, and second, since I'm blind, though good with my hands in taking apart autoharps and generally good with tools and such, I wouldn't want to tackle this project on such a machine. I've looked, and it appears that there isn't any shop who deals with this on the west coast at all. Is it all on the east coast? If anyone in Phoenix, either a shop or privately, would tackle such a project, I'd certainly pay for your services. I tried Dynatronics, but they mainly deal with vintage reel to reel and stereos, and the one person they said who did deal with this was in his upper eighties and died, leaving no one at that business who could work on this. I'd really like to get this machine sounding nice, so can anyone help? Wow OK, didn't mean to go on so long for my first post back on this list in a few years, but once my typing fingers start going, they tend not to stop until the thoughts are conveyed. Thanks a lot. Matthew, apparently an old soul who loves old technology, at age 32. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Anyone in Phoenix repair phonographs?
Hello, OK thanks for the info. Lakeport California huh? My dad drives out to San Jose quite often, and I figured out, thanks to www.Radio-Locator.com that this town of Lakeport is about 140 miles away, but I don't know in which direction. If it's that distance before you get out to San Jose, then this might work for my dad to drop it off. If not, then at least it might not cost as much to ship it. We'll just have to see. As far as I know, I'm not related to a Peter Bullis, though I do like that kind of music, and will have to check it out. As far as Andy's question, I don't know about the authenticity of the machine, though a friend of mine has a book of some kind with all sorts of pictures and dates and things. Thanks a lot. Matthew ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Berliner record
Thanks, I guess the 5 was made for a toy phonographs. Do you know how old yours is? I really appreciated the information. Steve From: sdcorb...@earthlink.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2011 13:40:22 -0700 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Berliner record That appears to be a 5 Berliner. We recently were able to purchase one, and it looks identical (except for the title). They are VERY thin compared to the 7 Berliners and it's a wonder any survived at all. Not surprising that it is being sold in Germany where they were made. This title is probably the most sought after being Berliner's own voice. It is said that he recorded others as well. Our records is Barnyard sounds, which is rather poor imitations of clucking and mooing. I would imagine this was Berliner also (no documentation however), because I don't see him paying someone else to record it! Our 5 Berliner plays a total of 45 seconds! If it is pushing $2,000 with 7 days to go, one wonders where it will end up! WE HOPE TO SEE MANY OF YOU AT THE 26 ANNUAL CALIFORNIA ANTIQUE PHONOGRAPH SHOW AUGUST 13 14. Scott Denise -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 1:21 PM To: Phono-l; phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] Berliner record Hello, Is this actually one of the first Berliner records? Steve http://cgi.ebay.com/250864718289 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Berliner record
Hi Steve and all, Here is a great source for information. This is where we found information on our little 5. 1889-1892 is indeed the dawn of disc records. -Scott Denise Corbett Below is from the website: http://www.archeophone.org/Berliner5inch/ The earliest disc records ever released : The five inch Berliner Gramophone records online catalogue It is commonly said that the first Berliner Gramophone record to be offered on the market was pressed in the USA in October 1894. It was a seven inch record. But in fact Emile Berliner (1851-1929), inventor of the gramophone record, had made and sold records long before that date. It is a German toy maker (Kämmer Reinhardt in Waltershausen, Thuringen) who made and marketed the very first Berliner Gramophone which was a toy with a cardboard horn, hand operated with a crank, but with no spring or motor. This device put on the market from 1889 to 1892, rotated five inch records (12,5 cm) at 100-150 revolutions per minute. These records are not made of shellac like records made later, but of gutta-percha : an inelastic compressed and vulcanized natural latex or rubber isolated from the sap of several species of tropical tree, but mainly from Palaquium gutta. They are pressed from metallic matrixes. Both records and machines bear the mention E. Berliner Grammophon D.R.P. [Deutsches Reichspatent] 45048. The label on the reverse side of each record contains the title or the recorded text and the mention of two of Berliner's US patents : Nov 1887, May 1888. They are indeed the oldest records in the world. The voice heard of most of these records, singing or talking with no instrumental accompaniment, is Emile Berliner's own voice. This is commonly admitted and it is indeed a voice - always the same on different records - with an audible German accent. The above list represents the earliest disc record catalogue in the world. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 12:18 PM To: Phono-l Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Berliner record Thanks, I guess the 5 was made for a toy phonographs. Do you know how old yours is? I really appreciated the information. Steve From: sdcorb...@earthlink.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2011 13:40:22 -0700 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Berliner record That appears to be a 5 Berliner. We recently were able to purchase one, and it looks identical (except for the title). They are VERY thin compared to the 7 Berliners and it's a wonder any survived at all. Not surprising that it is being sold in Germany where they were made. This title is probably the most sought after being Berliner's own voice. It is said that he recorded others as well. Our records is Barnyard sounds, which is rather poor imitations of clucking and mooing. I would imagine this was Berliner also (no documentation however), because I don't see him paying someone else to record it! Our 5 Berliner plays a total of 45 seconds! If it is pushing $2,000 with 7 days to go, one wonders where it will end up! WE HOPE TO SEE MANY OF YOU AT THE 26 ANNUAL CALIFORNIA ANTIQUE PHONOGRAPH SHOW AUGUST 13 14. Scott Denise -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 1:21 PM To: Phono-l; phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] Berliner record Hello, Is this actually one of the first Berliner records? Steve http://cgi.ebay.com/250864718289 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
