Try a competent musical instrument repair shop. My trombone guy did a nice
job on my Edison 14 inch bras and steel horn and a friend's large all brass
horn.
Ron L
-Original Message-
From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On
Behalf Of Albert
Sent: Sunday,
I once owned a very tired LP console. Mine was just the smallest model. The
quality of cabinetry workmanship was not anywhere near what it was on the
earlier machines. Many little pieces from the legs had fallen off, because the
legs were not solid, but merely glued together things. If the machi
There was certainly no design flaw in the legs on this machine and no, they
were not detachable. These cases were solid as granite, having had three of
them, I know that for a fact. The sad thing is that somebody thought they
would "modernize" the case or some other equally brilliant idea.
Bruce
Hi Bob
I too am using an instrument repair shop here in Montana. The shop is called
"Flathead Woodwind and Brass" in Kalipsell - is that who you are using? The
guy does a fantastic job. At first he wouldn't work on the horns due to their
age and lack of experience. Now he looks forward to t
"Mario Frazzetto" said...
On the subject: Sex Selling Crapophones
> They say that sex sells, but does sex help to sell crapophones? (they are
> still there)
You bet... if the lady is included! Great legs and cleavage... and the
crap-o-phone doesn't have those!
... Graham Newton
--
Audio
I am in the wrong end of town (being in Gettysburg, PA), but the cost of
$60/horn that Scott mentions for removing dings and such is about what I am
accustomed to paying.
I also use a local musical shop, "Noteworthy Music" just down the street in
Gettysburg proper. I know other phonograph collecto
I use Reiman's Music here in Des Moines. They have a guy who has been with
them for 23 years. His work is amazing.
I took the horn from my Columbia AH to him. The bell was mashed badly and
the horn body had several dents in it.
He removed all of the dents and made the bell look like it had nev
Peter:
I haven't had very many horns to repair. I have taken 2 or 3 Edison witch
hats and a horn for a Victor E and had him improve the bells by removing the
dents and polishing the brass. The larger black Edison horns, usually found
on the Edison Standard or Home, were straitened but not paint
I received my 2006 and 2007 phono-l mugs over the weekend and I have to say
they are very nice. It's a great way to help Loran out with this labor of love
he provides at no cost to anyone. So I say, if you drink coffee or tea and like
this list, buy the mugs!
Merry Christmas!
Dan Melvin
From l
Hi Dan,
How's the great Northwest? I must have missed an e-mail? Are there
pictures of these mugs anywhere? How much? Where do we send for them?
Thanks, and Merry Christmas,
Jeff
-Original Message-
From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org]
On Behalf Of Dan
Hi Jeff,
The NW is doing OK. Typical winter rain and snow.
Loran posted a link to the phono-l store that has the mugs. He gets some of
the funds for each one sold.
http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank
Merry Christmas!
Dan
- Original Message -
From: "Jeffry Young, D.O."
To: "Antique Pho
I'm in search of one of the double reproducer holders for Edison DD machines -
these were found on the LP machines.
Anybody have one they want to part with? Drop me an email if you've got one for
sale.
Thank you,
Matt Brown
Didn't the LP machines have holders for three reproducers ?
Randy Minor
nope, just two.
On Dec 12, 2006, at 7:51 PM, diamondisk...@aol.com wrote:
> Didn't the LP machines have holders for three reproducers ?
>
> Randy Minor
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I had three reproducers with the LP machine I owned: a standard one, an LP
one, and an Edisonic one. I guess one of them had to be mounted on the machine,
and the holders were for the other two which were not being used at any
given time. I just had my 54th birthday, and memory is becoming in
This article from today's Philadelphia Inquirer will fill you in. You can
vote on line. As we say in South Philly: "Vote Early AND Often!".
Steve
Posted on Wed, Dec. 13, 2006
Field narrows for first class in N.J. Hall of Fame
Springsteen? Thomas Edison?
By Tom Hester Jr.
Associ
Who's EDSON? :-)
srsel...@aol.com wrote:
This article from today's Philadelphia Inquirer will fill you in. You can
vote on line. As we say in South Philly: "Vote Early AND Often!".
Steve
Posted on Wed, Dec. 13, 2006
Field narrows for first class in N.J. Hall of Fame
Springsteen? Thomas Edi
Hi folks,
Those interested in Edison radios will enjoy viewing a 4 page ad placed in "The
Talking
Machine and Radio Weekly" magazine issue of May 28 1930 for the Radio
manufacturers
Association Convention and Show of 1930. It can be viewed in Section 2,
document 17 at
http://www.bentongue.co
Thanks, Ben for these excellent, high resolution, unusually colorful
ads. I found it interesting that they were marketing the R-4, R-5
and C-4 at the same time as the next generation of models. Makes me
think of the situation that so many manufacturers of expensive
apparatus were in as th
Fascinating stuff, Ben. Site looks great, too. Thanks for the great work!
I never realized Edison announced closing down his record business on the
very day of the stock market crash, Black Tuesday. I knew it was around
that time, but not the actual day of! I wonder if he had some insider in
And the stockings! What would they be called, Whale-net?
regards
Rob
On 12/11/06, Graham Newton wrote:
>
> "Mario Frazzetto" said...
> On the subject: Sex Selling Crapophones
>
> > They say that sex sells, but does sex help to sell crapophones? (they
> are still there)
>
> You bet... if the l
It's a stretch but here goes...1997 Ford PU for sale.
It's has an extended cab, long box, matching canopy,
air, electric windows, door locks, keyless remote,
am/fm cassette, 3/4 ton, 2WD, V8, low (61,000) miles
and in perfect condition inside & out. Have I lost
you PhonoNuts yet? Here's the best
I'd like to hear the story of the $75 Columbia AB.
Dave
DeeDee Blais wrote:
It's a stretch but here goes...1997 Ford PU for sale.
It's has an extended cab, long box, matching canopy,
air, electric windows, door locks, keyless remote,
am/fm cassette, 3/4 ton, 2WD, V8, low (61,000) miles
and in
Sounds like a West Coast only deal, Can it find it's way to the East Coast &
Phono finds on the way ??
-- Original message --
From: DeeDee Blais
> It's a stretch but here goes...1997 Ford PU for sale.
> It's has an extended cab, long box, matching canopy,
> air, elec
Thanks, Loran, this is fabulous!
I knew that patents were searchable, but this makes it so easy!
I've just found Sigmund Bergmann's January 20, 1885 patent (#311,100)
for the electric lamp socket that some of us are familiar with as the
Edison General Electric unit with the oval key-shaped sw
On Dec 14, 2006, at 9:49 AM, Andrew Baron wrote:
> I knew that patents were searchable, but this makes it so easy!
Only patents issued since 1976 are keyword searchable on the USPTO
site. Anything earlier, you need the patent number. Google's
interface is much easier to use.
Loran
In a message dated 12/14/2006 12:06:36 PM Eastern Standard Time,
lo...@oldcrank.com writes:
> For you research hounds out there, Google has just made all 7 million
> issued U.S. patents keyword searchable back to 1790. Select a patent
> from your search results and you can further search for
In a message dated 12/14/2006 12:54:35 PM Eastern Standard Time,
a...@popyrus.com writes:
> If the patents were searchable by exact date of issue instead of by the
> month, it would be even faster. With a little patience, I can find the
> remaining
> four patents, descriptions, drawings, e
That IS a help. Thanks.
Andy
On Dec 14, 2006, at 11:00 AM, allena...@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 12/14/2006 12:54:35 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> a...@popyrus.com writes:
>
>
>> If the patents were searchable by exact date of issue instead of
>> by the
>> month, it would be even fast
Just take a plane out there & drive it home! I did that, from Denver to
Buffalo ... in a 1967 van.
An adventure, but if there were any mountains between Denver & Buffalo, I'd
prolly not have tried it
.
- Original Message -
From:
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Thursday, Decemb
With all due respect to your old-time collector friend, Rick, he may have
been the victim of some misinformation that he may have passed along, I'm
afraid. For one thing, the resulting sound quality was just fine on
universal cut records (my E+, rarely-played 9" Emersons sound fabulous),
which
I'm going to be selling a Standard-F 2/4 minute with rebuilt S
reproducer, Motor runs very nicely, Cygnet horn is VERY nice, machine
has lid.
Machine is very nice. Also comes with about 45 "2" minute and 45 "4"
minute cylinders, and a old record cabinet (not an edison) but a nice
cabinet that hold
I have also a Path'e model G for sale. Motor runs well. Does not have
the lid to cover the turn table (not many you can find do). The elbow
was broken and I repaired it. You can still see a small hair line if you
look for it. The hinges are broke and the top just lays on the case, but
does not move
Randy:
If you have a copy of the Second Edition of our book, "The Talking
Machine Compendium," you'll find "The Destruction of San Francisco" on the
audio
CD inside the back cover.
George Paul
What is your asking price on the Standard? Thanks, Bob
In a message dated 12/5/2006 7:56:23 PM Eastern Standard Time,
bruce78...@comcast.net writes:
> > Crescent Talking Machine Co.
> > 89 Chambers Street
> > New York City
> >
> > August 1916 (trademark filed 8/15/1919; used since 3/19/1914
> >
> >
In a message dated 12/5/2006 7:56:23 PM Eastern Standard Time,
bruce78...@comcast.net writes:
> > Crescent Talking Machine Co.
> > 89 Chambers Street
> > New York City
>
> > August 1916 (trademark filed 8/15/1919; used since 3/19/1914
>
> > Ken Ogden
>
===
As far as I know, the "used
On Dec 6, 2006, at 4:22 PM, allena...@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 12/5/2006 7:56:23 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> bruce78...@comcast.net writes:
>
>>> Crescent Talking Machine Co.
>>> 89 Chambers Street
>>> New York City
>>
>>> August 1916 (trademark filed 8/15/1919; used since 3/19/1914
>>
In a message dated 12/6/2006 8:18:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,
lo...@oldcrank.com writes:
> I believe the date refers to the issue of Talking Machine World where
> advertising was first noted, as I recall from the original article from
> which this info was quoted.
>
***
Hi
The TM
OK, somebody requested photos of the Phono-L mugs. Here is a photo of
the three 2006 Mugs:
http://homepage.mac.com/loranhughes/PhotoAlbum14.html
The two mugs on the right have been run though the dishwasher
numerous times and haven't faded in the least. If you would like to
order these, or t
I know of a very rare Crescent barrister bookcase phonograph that is 3 stacks
high on legs. It is the only one I have come across. The bottom case holds
12" records, the middle hold 10" records and the phonograph is in the top
section including the horn. Has any list member every seen another?
In a message dated 12/5/2006 10:12:27 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
esrobe...@hotmail.com writes:
I'll have to see it with my own eyes before
I'll believe that both Allan Sutton and Kurt Nauck are wrong when they say
the existence of universal cut Crescents remains unconfirmed, while this
Can someone tell me how this can be possible?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgw-MReQaI
Judging by the sound changing as the camcorder gets closer to and farther
from the horn, and the amateurish vibe of the clip, it doesn't seem to be
any kind of hoax. (Also notice the shredding of the poor
At least there is no shortage of "Love Me Tender" 45's!
>From: "Robert Wright"
>Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List
>To: "Antique Phonograph List"
>Subject: [Phono-L] uh, wow...
>Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 00:54:24 -0600
>
>Can someone tell me how this can be possible?
>
>http://www.youtube.com/watch
Playing a 45 on a victorola isn't that hard, it helps that they often presed
them in a very hard plastic. The greatest chance for the needle to rip out
the groove is at the beginning- if you can get past that point the needle
seems to ride pretty well, I recall that I had to do a lot of experime
I played 45's on victrolas as a kid, too, but this phonograph is running at
exactly 45rpm (a quick comparison to a modern cd issue of "Love Me Tender"
will show this). That's the part I was bewildered by. Was there ever any
kind of mod available (as horrible an idea as it would've been) that m
I just turned down the speed on mine, and it seemed to run preety smoothly.
- Original Message -
From: "Robert Wright"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 6:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] uh, wow...
>I played 45's on victrolas as a kid, too, but this phonogr
A Crescent phonograph such as you described in a barrister-type bookcase
appears (in three views) in our upcoming book. This example belongs to Richard
and Nancyann Brown. The machine is quite an oddity!
George Paul
Yesterday I found I had one duplicate each of three different Phono
ornaments which are NOT the common ones. They are from the 1990s. Anyway, I
know a
number of you collect these.
I put them on Ebay last night. My photos are not real sharp as I did not
want to remove from the cellophane b
I have not tried it but I think the speed control is capable of making the
turntable go very slowly. It controls speed and not spring power, so unless
the spring is so weak that it depends on a flywheel effect from the
turntable, it could very well play a 45 or a 33.3.
Ron L
-Original Messag
You folks like tracking ebay items. This MUST be a "record" for a record.
And it's LEGIT. Closes TOMORROW!
_eBay: VELVET UNDERGROUND & NICO 1966 Acetate LP ANDY WARHOL (item
300054910309 end time Dec-08-06 20:27:23 PST)_
(http://cgi.ebay.com/VELVET-UNDERGROUND-NICO-1966-Acetate-LP-ANDY-WA
None of the speed controls on any of my wind-ups could even approach 45rpm
without making severe internal adjustments to the governor (to the point of
not being able to get back up to 78rpm unless re-adjusted), and even if they
could've, I can't imagine them being able to maintain it with a head
Hi All:
Because of space limitations a portion of my Anything Phonographic column in
the December issue of In The Groove had to be deleted. This is my Annual
Gift Wish List column. Because there are some superb items (The FABULOUS
Jazz
Icons DVDs; the Sinatra set which brings back his "b
I have copies of all three label types, and all are indeed vertical, but I'll
agree none are recorded very well. The cut seems identical to similar
Operaphone issues in every instance.
Tyrone
- Original Message -
From:
To:
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 10:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Pho
Didi anyone see this on ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=280048047486&rd=1&rd=1
Quite a find. I have never seen one sell before. Never realized this could cost
as much as a victor 6.
__
And you may never see one sell again...quite rare indeed. Wait till next
week and there will be a Vic 6 however. But I think most collectors would
rather have a Vic 6 than a cardboard box.
- Original Message -
From:
To:
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 2:52 PM
Subject: [Phono-L] P
This seems a good day to ask if it was Spike Jones that provided the
audio ofr this Disney film clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOmHPx8ujko
I don't have the record to compare the two. Does someone else?
Enjoy,
Ken Danckaert
It is Jones, but the version in the film is very "Straight" lacking the
crazy sound effects and manic orchestration in the popular release. From
what I've heard Jones recorded two versions- one was in the cartoon, the
other was the record release. One bog difference is that in the cartoon
there
Scott Corbett would be the one to ask - he wrote a book on Spike Jones some
years ago, along with Barry...hmm, can't remember his last name- but he's more
popularly known as Dr. Demento. The edition sold out, it is very rare today.
John
estott wrote:
It is Jones, but the version in the film
Hi All: Last night I found I had a fourth different one - I only had one dup
of that too. THis one is an Edison CYLINDER phono. Anyway, it's on Ebay now.
Glad I found these while "cleaning up" .
Under seller: Stevenramm
Best,
Steve
In a message dated 12/7/2006 11:04:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
john9...@pacbell.net writes:
Scott Corbett would be the one to ask - he wrote a book on Spike Jones some
years ago, along with Barry...hmm, can't remember his last name- but he's
more popularly known as Dr. Demento. The edi
I played a 1950's vinyl 78 and it sounded good, but it shredded the record,
like playing a wax amberol on an amberola 50, you get one time good sound.
Ken Danckaert said...
On the subject: Spike Jones - Der Fuhrer's Face
> This seems a good day to ask if it was Spike Jones that provided the
> audio ofr this Disney film clip.
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOmHPx8ujko
> I don't have the record to compare the two. Does someone else?
Here
Hello, all,
An interesting item is on ebay. The item is listed as an "Edison Laboratory
Model Phonograph." The phonograph looks a lot like a Long-Play console,
except something appears to be missing.
ebay # 320059026033
Randy Minor
...something appears to be missing.
like legs...
-Original Message-
From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On
Behalf Of diamondisk...@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 9:18 AM
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: [Phono-L] RE: What is this?
Hello,
All I know is that the strange accessory in the first 3 pictures, which
appears to be holding the lid open (in the upper right hand corner), is the
removable piece of a guitar stand upon which the body of the guitar would
generally sit. (See
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Musicians-Fri
I think that the design flaw maybe was that the legs were not strong enough
for the machine? I found the same model also with no legs? Or were the legs
detachable & just got lost?
thanks for any info
Rob
On 12/9/06, Robert Wright wrote:
>
> All I know is that the strange accessory in the first
Hi Folks,
I' really chasing a suitcase home. Brass mandrel would be cool but not
essential what is essential is that the machine has to be MINT original..
Anybody willing to let their's go for a good price?
Email me: mari...@optushome.com.au
Cheers,
Mario
Well, I guess the real motivating force would be to let everyone who owns such
an item know
what the "good price" is.
On Sun, 10 Dec 2006 23:40:32 +1100, Mario Frazzetto wrote:
>Hi Folks,
>I' really chasing a suitcase home. Brass mandrel would be cool but not
>essential what is
essential
Maybe these are common, but I think it's interesting:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320060246562&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1
I'd go for the open horn machine. They look great, sound a bit better than
the Victrola and take up less space/are easily transported.
Ron L
-Original Message-
From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On
Behalf Of john robles
Sent: Monday, December 04, 200
Is "both" a possible choice for "which one"?
I'd say the Vic II if you can't or don't want to buy both.
The Vic II Humpback sounds better for the money and its earlier date
(especially being original as you state) gets me over the subjective edge.
Besides that, I am a sucker (in the good sense of
Phono Folks:
I agree with getting the vic II. It for the most part is smaller and if
space is an issue, well...
This strategy would allow for more room for more machines.
My guess is that external horn models hold value better and to the general
public, God forbid, have more liquidity.
Another tough question! I'm always a sucker for a
nice big Victrola and the 130/XVII is exquisite but to
me the deciding factor is the after market horn on the
Vic II. It seems to me that many of the newer
collectors (and possibly most collectors in general)
are anxious to find Victor machines wi
One of the recent postings mentioned the difficulty in
moving and storing Victrolas and it made me think of
moving from our old home and into a new one. About
fifteen years ago we sold our home. In that home, I
had a phonograph room that held about 500 sq feet of
phonographs and it was full. We
Both is a possibility, but both will also get me killed!!
Walt Sommers wrote: Is "both" a possible choice for
"which one"?
I'd say the Vic II if you can't or don't want to buy both.
The Vic II Humpback sounds better for the money and its earlier date
(especially being original as you state) g
The horn has light surface dirt and maybe rust, the petals feel rough. I don't
think it would be cleanable to the degree that the picture of the horn in the
Fabrizio book is nice, clean and shiny...
DeeDee Blais wrote: Another tough question! I'm always
a sucker for a
nice big Victrola and th
Hmmm.If getting both IS a possibility then in order to avoid being
killed, try flowers, a nice candlelit dinner, a few cards, a box of Godiva
chocolates (shall I continue?), and if none of those work, just grovel.
-Original Message-
From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bo
On that theme (and at the risk of being way non-PC) try sex slave...
-- "Walt Sommers" wrote:
Hmmm.If getting both IS a possibility then in order to avoid being
killed, try flowers, a nice candlelit dinner, a few cards, a box of Godiva
chocolates (shall I continue?), and if none of those work
H...
"msprin...@juno.com" wrote: On that theme (and at the
risk of being way non-PC) try sex slave...
-- "Walt Sommers" wrote:
Hmmm.If getting both IS a possibility then in order to avoid being
killed, try flowers, a nice candlelit dinner, a few cards, a box of Godiva
chocolates (shall
Now THERE'S an idea
Steven Medved wrote: Why can't you tell her the one is
a stand for the other?
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I won't have time to grovel. I will be killed three times before I hit the
floor.
Walt Sommers wrote: Hmmm.If getting both IS a
possibility then in order to avoid being
killed, try flowers, a nice candlelit dinner, a few cards, a box of Godiva
chocolates (shall I continue?), and if none of
Jerry is telling the truth. I did drive all that way and we did moves
hundreds of machine. So to you my dear friend Jerry, I would be happy to
help again, if I wasn't 55. Heck I'm in my heart attack years!!! lol It
was fun but our age is catching up to us. Btw, I agree with Jerry. Would
take a
Mike,
Those were the same excuses you used then and always use. Are you
really 55 now I also agree with Jerry, but remember the Vic II is
lighter.
stan
- Original Message -
From: "Mike Stitt"
To: "phono"
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 10:52 PM
Subject: [Phono-L] Movin
On Dec 5, 2006, at 6:42 AM, Stan Stanford wrote:
> Mike,
> Those were the same excuses you used then and always use. Are
> you really 55 now I also agree with Jerry, but remember the
> Vic II is lighter.
Yeah, Mike's pretty much useless now. He'll only carry the light
stuff and
I think Mike is on to something with the beer... I know the move Jerry spoke
of (a million thanks to Jerry Blais and Bob Carver) was surprisingly hard. I
don't think I realized now much harder things are at 52 than at 40 either.
If I ever have to move again it will be to the "home" and someone else
Mike, say it isn't so.
The part about getting older is very true, the best advice I can give is to
lift weights and stretch. I am 47 and unless I work out my back gets so bad it
is hard for me to get around. When I was young I lifted to get big, I never
did, now I lift just to extend middl
Hi group,
What is a safe way to move my Amberola from place to place to do music
Christmas Shows this month?
Kevan
_
Enter the "Telus Mobility Xbox a Day" contest for your chance to WIN! Telus
Mobility is giving away an Microsoft X
Thanks for all the kind remarks. My new motto is I don't want to get
paid what I'm worthI don't work
that cheap!! Steve, lifting weights can be fun but I've worked hard
to get this sedentary. Stan yes 55 you ageless wonder. Just so we get it
all c
Hi Kevan,
I would suggest lifting the lever so the half nut is not engaged and using
string or rubber bands secure the carriage so that it cannot move. I would
then place it in a large box with bubble wrap around the 50 to protect it when
you are driving and place it in the vehicle so it will
Greetings:
A coworker approached me because he knew I was a phonograph nut. He stumped
me on the Crescent Phonograph cause I deal mostly with Edisons. I was wonder
if the group could give me some history about the company. The phono he has
is a Crescent Phonograph. Its a stand up model with a
All I could find is:
Crescent Talking Machine Co.
89 Chambers Street
New York City
August 1916 (trademark filed 8/15/1919; used since 3/19/1914
Ken Ogden
Just one of the many clones the Victor expired patents produced.
If he is interested in buying ads here are three:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=Crescent+PhonographCrescent
-- Crescent Talking Machine Company, 89 Chambers Street, New York City, New
York. August 191
for the ads
http://tinyurl.com/y3z98h
> From: bruce78...@comcast.net> To: phono-l@oldcrank.org> Subject: Re:
> [Phono-L] Crescent Phonograph Info> Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 19:15:41 -0500> >
> If I am not mistaken, this company also put out an etched type record >
> (unless there were two Cresc
Ok, I can confirm that this odd Crescent 8" record says at the bottom,
Crescent Talking Machine Co. Inc., New York, N.Y., I have also taken a scan
of the label (it is etched) so if you would like a copy of the scan just
email me off line.
Bruce
- Original Message -
From:
To:
Sent: Tu
If your friend REALLY likes the machine, have him buy the letter with the
company letterhead and illustrated envelope- a very nice "Go-Along" indeed.
These off brand machines are mostly very similar, in fact many of them use
the same parts from the same suppliers. The cabinet is usually the sel
According to Nauck & Sutton's American Record Labels and Companies, there
were 3 series of Crescent records, all of which were vertical. The first
series were etched-label and were basically Operaphone pressings. The
second series were made by Rex, jewel-point like Pathes. The third series
w
Maroon Gem?? LOL
The II is nice because it is completely unrestored and yet is very
restorable. The horn, I believe, is marginal. The Victrola 130 was sold only
once, and the finish, while dirty, is very smooth, so I think some cleaning
will reveal a very nice original finish. I think it may h
On Dec 5, 2006, at 5:49 PM, Robert Wright wrote:
> I gotta say, I have never heard of or seen a Crescent. I bet it's
> pretty darn cool.
>
> Robert
I've seen exactly one, 10 years ago, on the east coast. It was a
mission style machine with open sides. I didn't know what the heck it
was, s
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