Re: [Phono-L] Opera Horn from Peru and Opera horn restoration
Don Gfell in Ohio does excellent work - http://www.edisonman.com/ Bill Taney wrote: Anyone have or have an opinion on these Opera horns from Peru? How are they in terms of a repro compared to what else is available? Also, I am wondering who is the best wizard are restoring the original horn. I have an Opera that came out of a farm auction in MN and the guy was quite handy and tried a go at fixing it. It has the original decals the rest of the horn has at least been lightened and reglued, maybe refinished. It’s not bad, actually the bell looks good from a distance, but it is splitting. The elbo he spray painted brown. Interestingly didn’t touch the rest of the machine, it is completely original and super nice. Thanks Bill ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org . ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Opera Horn from Peru and Opera horn restoration
Anyone have or have an opinion on these Opera horns from Peru? How are they in terms of a repro compared to what else is available? Also, I am wondering who is the best wizard are restoring the original horn. I have an Opera that came out of a farm auction in MN and the guy was quite handy and tried a go at fixing it. It has the original decals the rest of the horn has at least been lightened and reglued, maybe refinished. It’s not bad, actually the bell looks good from a distance, but it is splitting. The elbo he spray painted brown. Interestingly didn’t touch the rest of the machine, it is completely original and super nice. Thanks Bill ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Opera Horn from Peru and Opera horn restoration
Hi Bill I have seen the horns from Peru, and they are superb. A friend of mine brings some of the items here, including the Mahogany Victor spearpoint horn and the Victor VI cabinet and matching record cabinet repros. I was astounded to find they were repros. Out of curiosity I ordered a set of cygnet decals from the guy (he also makes digital decals like Glenn does) and they are amazing. He is a very friendly guy and is quick to respond to emails. He speaks very good English. If you are considering one of those horns I would recommend them. John Robles On Mar 28, 2014, at 8:09 AM, Bill Taney b...@taney.com wrote: Anyone have or have an opinion on these Opera horns from Peru? How are they in terms of a repro compared to what else is available? Also, I am wondering who is the best wizard are restoring the original horn. I have an Opera that came out of a farm auction in MN and the guy was quite handy and tried a go at fixing it. It has the original decals the rest of the horn has at least been lightened and reglued, maybe refinished. It’s not bad, actually the bell looks good from a distance, but it is splitting. The elbo he spray painted brown. Interestingly didn’t touch the rest of the machine, it is completely original and super nice. Thanks Bill ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Opera Horn from Peru and Opera horn restoration
Hi Bill, I would have the original horn restored. The man to do it is Don Gfell. He restores wooden horns and makes new ones. A couple of years ago, he made a spruce horn for my Edison Idealia. Harvey Kravitz On Friday, March 28, 2014 10:47 AM, John Robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Does Don do exact repro horns?? I have seen some of his horns that are fanciful and pretty, but does he do spearpoints etc?? John On Mar 28, 2014, at 10:00 AM, Darrell Lehman nickja...@gmail.com wrote: Don Gfell in Ohio does excellent work - http://www.edisonman.com/ Bill Taney wrote: Anyone have or have an opinion on these Opera horns from Peru? How are they in terms of a repro compared to what else is available? Also, I am wondering who is the best wizard are restoring the original horn. I have an Opera that came out of a farm auction in MN and the guy was quite handy and tried a go at fixing it. It has the original decals the rest of the horn has at least been lightened and reglued, maybe refinished. It’s not bad, actually the bell looks good from a distance, but it is splitting. The elbo he spray painted brown. Interestingly didn’t touch the rest of the machine, it is completely original and super nice. Thanks Bill ___ 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
Re: [Phono-L] Opera Horn from Peru and Opera horn restoration
To the best of my knowledge, he does exact ones. He made a spruce horn for my Edison Idelia that is an exact copy. The unfinished horn was sent to Steve Farmer who finished the horn and applied Greg Cline decals. It is indistinguishable to the original except it's newer looking. The whole machine was restored, so the horn matches everything with the Idelia. Harvey Kravitz On Friday, March 28, 2014 1:08 PM, harvey kravitz harveykrav...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Bill, I would have the original horn restored. The man to do it is Don Gfell. He restores wooden horns and makes new ones. A couple of years ago, he made a spruce horn for my Edison Idealia. Harvey Kravitz On Friday, March 28, 2014 10:47 AM, John Robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Does Don do exact repro horns?? I have seen some of his horns that are fanciful and pretty, but does he do spearpoints etc?? John On Mar 28, 2014, at 10:00 AM, Darrell Lehman nickja...@gmail.com wrote: Don Gfell in Ohio does excellent work - http://www.edisonman.com/ Bill Taney wrote: Anyone have or have an opinion on these Opera horns from Peru? How are they in terms of a repro compared to what else is available? Also, I am wondering who is the best wizard are restoring the original horn. I have an Opera that came out of a farm auction in MN and the guy was quite handy and tried a go at fixing it. It has the original decals the rest of the horn has at least been lightened and reglued, maybe refinished. It’s not bad, actually the bell looks good from a distance, but it is splitting. The elbo he spray painted brown. Interestingly didn’t touch the rest of the machine, it is completely original and super nice. Thanks Bill ___ 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 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Opera Horn from Peru and Opera horn restoration
Bill: I agree, I have had Don do work on a couple of horns and they are great! Later Bob -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of harvey kravitz Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 1:06 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Opera Horn from Peru and Opera horn restoration Hi Bill, I would have the original horn restored. The man to do it is Don Gfell. He restores wooden horns and makes new ones. A couple of years ago, he made a spruce horn for my Edison Idealia. Harvey Kravitz On Friday, March 28, 2014 10:47 AM, John Robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Does Don do exact repro horns?? I have seen some of his horns that are fanciful and pretty, but does he do spearpoints etc?? John On Mar 28, 2014, at 10:00 AM, Darrell Lehman nickja...@gmail.com wrote: Don Gfell in Ohio does excellent work - http://www.edisonman.com/ Bill Taney wrote: Anyone have or have an opinion on these Opera horns from Peru? How are they in terms of a repro compared to what else is available? Also, I am wondering who is the best wizard are restoring the original horn. I have an Opera that came out of a farm auction in MN and the guy was quite handy and tried a go at fixing it. It has the original decals the rest of the horn has at least been lightened and reglued, maybe refinished. It’s not bad, actually the bell looks good from a distance, but it is splitting. The elbo he spray painted brown. Interestingly didn’t touch the rest of the machine, it is completely original and super nice. Thanks Bill ___ 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 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Opera Horn from Peru and Opera horn restoration
I'll try and find it, and the pics I have too. From: Bob Maffit maff...@bresnan.net To: 'Antique Phonograph List' phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 8:25 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Opera Horn from Peru and Opera horn restoration John: Do you know the price of the: Horn, Vic VI cabinet, and the matching storage cabinet? Later Bob -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of John Robles Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 9:35 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Opera Horn from Peru and Opera horn restoration Hi Bill I have seen the horns from Peru, and they are superb. A friend of mine brings some of the items here, including the Mahogany Victor spearpoint horn and the Victor VI cabinet and matching record cabinet repros. I was astounded to find they were repros. Out of curiosity I ordered a set of cygnet decals from the guy (he also makes digital decals like Glenn does) and they are amazing. He is a very friendly guy and is quick to respond to emails. He speaks very good English. If you are considering one of those horns I would recommend them. John Robles On Mar 28, 2014, at 8:09 AM, Bill Taney b...@taney.com wrote: Anyone have or have an opinion on these Opera horns from Peru? How are they in terms of a repro compared to what else is available? Also, I am wondering who is the best wizard are restoring the original horn. I have an Opera that came out of a farm auction in MN and the guy was quite handy and tried a go at fixing it. It has the original decals the rest of the horn has at least been lightened and reglued, maybe refinished. It’s not bad, actually the bell looks good from a distance, but it is splitting. The elbo he spray painted brown. Interestingly didn’t touch the rest of the machine, it is completely original and super nice. Thanks Bill ___ 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
