[Phono-L] Edison attachment to play Victor and Pathe records

2010-11-13 Thread Tom Jordan
Someone on the list was asking about one of these last week. I just saw this one on e-bay. It looks rough, but thought you might be interested in seeing it. It's item number 280585802435. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Original or restored?

2010-11-13 Thread Steven Medved
Ron said it very well. I would favor a mint machine over a restored one but I would not discriminate over a restored machine as that is the only way most people can own a mint looking machine. I would also love to have a 1795 silver dollar in uncirculated condition, but I had to settle for

Re: [Phono-L] Original or restored?

2010-11-13 Thread John Maeder
Ron, Visit a commercial janitorial supply house and pick up a jug of enzyme carpet/upholstery deodorizer. It will eat the proteins that are causing the mildew smell, but be careful not to get it on areas that have been hide-glued or else you may end up regluing them. From:

Re: [Phono-L] Original or restored?

2010-11-13 Thread Tom Jordan
I have used coffee before with a steamer chest. Not brewed, but right out of the can. I poured it in the bottom of the chest and closed it up for a few days. The dry coffee grounds absorb the smell. Then you simply vacuum it out. You will be reminded of that morning cup of coffee when you

Re: [Phono-L] Original or restored?

2010-11-13 Thread Rich
The enzyme pet stain removers work well. On 11/13/2010 05:12 PM, Tom Jordan wrote: I have used coffee before with a steamer chest. Not brewed, but right out of the can. I poured it in the bottom of the chest and closed it up for a few days. The dry coffee grounds absorb the smell. Then you

Re: [Phono-L] Original or restored?

2010-11-13 Thread Zonophone2006
interesting i have an idelia but my concert/opera is my work horse it has the best sound of all when i play some of the hot 5000 clylinders if we were talking a chipendale chair i would be more concerned with restoration but most of these phonographs were mass produced for consumption and

Re: [Phono-L] Edison attachment to play Victor and Pathe records

2010-11-13 Thread Dan Kj
That was actually a decent deal ($61 final bid) because it was for TWO adapters - one for laterals one for Pathe type ... I didn't even know that Pathe-only adapters were made - the ones I have or have seen were either for both or lateral-only. - Original Message - From: Tom