Re: [Phono-L] Columbia No 15 viva tonal reproducer

Yes Steve. Around 7. Kind regards, Arvin From: Phono-L on behalf of SN Medved via Phono-L Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List Date: Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 4:56 PM To: phonolist ,

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola

They did. I have the remnants of part of one, specifically for the Grafonola 75. It is a single sheet, roughly letter sized, folded to make a small booklet of 4 pages. I suspect there may have been another spread of 4 as there are staple holes on the surviving sheet. Additional spreads may

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal 810 Photo Needed

Images can be attached actually. If you look at Jim's original post and look for A non-text attachment was scrubbed... you will see a link to two images he attached (intentionally or not - a signature perhaps?), scanned and cleared by the listserv. Just a friendly fyi. Arvin On 9/22/13 6:54

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal 810 Photo Needed

. For example: theLinkToTheIma Ge theLinkToTheImaGe On 9/22/13 10:29 PM, Arvin Casas it...@arvincasas.com wrote: I can open them fine. Such as this one taken from the original: -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal 810 Photo Needed

ment.jpe On 9/22/13 9:39 PM, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Thanks, but those links cannot be opened. You get a 404 File Not Found warning. John From: Arvin Casas it...@arvincasas.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent

Re: [Phono-L] Looking for Cut Cornered Decca Storage Album

Thanks for your suggestion! Howard expressed to me in the past that he's not interested in supporting the mid-range machines so I try not to bother him anymore. I've reached out to a few other sellers I know in the UK and will probably try the Netherlands and Germany too, just to widen the

Re: [Phono-L] Mystery Phono! Vic 3 or Frankenphone?

I second PB Blaster enthusiastically. It helps with this greatly. Just beware the scent (which the manufacturers themselves warn you about, ha ha). Arvin in MA On 8/29/13 7:13 PM, Andrew Baron a...@popyrus.com wrote: Regarding the turntable liberation, I've found that the product PB Blaster

[Phono-L] Looking for Cut Cornered Decca Storage Album

Hello Phello Phono Pholk, I'm on the hunt for a rare Decca 78 storage album that is actually part of a Decca portable phonograph (perhaps I should say gramophone as this is a UK machine ­ though it was bought in Virginia). These albums, like those made for the Columbia UK portables, were

[Phono-L] Wanted: Columbia tonearm assembly for Portable 150

Hello Phono-L Pholk, I'm looking for a tonearm assembly for a rare 1926 Columbia portable, model 150 (page 204 in the Columbia Phonograph Companion, Vol. II). I'm looking for the arm and mount but do not require a reproducer. Any leads would be appreciated. I don't recall how this list

Re: [Phono-L] Home Plating Recommendations?

. On 6/26/13 1:50 AM, Rich rich-m...@octoxol.com wrote: The easy way to get all of this plated is to ship it off to Steve Farmer. It will probably be both quicker and cheaper than the DIY boy chemist approach. On 06/25/2013 10:46 PM, Arvin Casas wrote: Yeah, color matching in the graphics

Re: [Phono-L] Top After Market Othrophonic Reproducers

don't know the model name or number : https://www.box.com/s/zjxyhfwvzh6asqk0cw65 - Original Message - From: Arvin Casas it...@arvincasas.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 1:17 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Top After Market Othrophonic Reproducers Hello Again, I

Re: [Phono-L] Home Plating Recommendations?

prepared meal, at least for me. On 6/26/13 1:50 AM, Rich rich-m...@octoxol.com wrote: The easy way to get all of this plated is to ship it off to Steve Farmer. It will probably be both quicker and cheaper than the DIY boy chemist approach. On 06/25/2013 10:46 PM, Arvin Casas wrote: Yeah

[Phono-L] Top After Market Othrophonic Reproducers

Hello Again, I was wondering what aftermarket ortho-style reproducers my phellow phono pholk have tried using, if any, and which ones they felt showed a marked improvement or at least performed admirably? I know that many in the U.K. have a fondness for the Meltrope III sound box (I understand

[Phono-L] Home Plating Recommendations?

Hello All, I hope your summers have all started off well! I was wondering if any of you had any recommendations for home plating? (No, that is not some variation on getting on base on a first date, but in regards to metal plate finishing as can be done at home.) Always the willing guinea pig

Re: [Phono-L] Home Plating Recommendations?

a different gold color, greener, yellower, whatever. Have you tried googling home electroplating kits or brush plating kits? Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Arvin Casas Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 12:50 PM To: phono-l

[Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal Portable Info Needed

Hello All, I happened to pick up a Columbia Viva-Tonal 130 portable and was wondering if anyone had any knowledge of this series? Robert Baumbach's book makes no mention of this model line. I have a 160 and a 161, as well as the UK 202, but this US made 130 is an odd one. As best as I can see,

[Phono-L] Weird things to do just for a part.

Hi All, I have a weird question. In the process of restoring or acquiring pieces for your phonographs, have sellers asked you to do odd things beyond cutting a check? I'm trying to restore my Columbia-Kolster Viva-Tonal 950 and found a guy on youtube who has a speaker that matches what my 950

Re: [Phono-L] Weird things to do just for a part.

it. Then you could remove it, I would think. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Arvin Casas Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 2:58 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Weird things to do just for a part. Hi All, I

Re: [Phono-L] Weird things to do just for a part.

it. Then you could remove it, I would think. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Arvin Casas Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 2:58 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Weird things to do just for a part

[Phono-L] Victor Portable V-2-55 - Inner Paint Recommendations

Hello All Phonograph Gurus and Aficionados, I recently picked up a Victor orthophonic portable, the VV-2-55. It's structurally and mechanically sound with the outer / inner fabrokoid in good shape (record pocket, turntable, etc.,), but the rest of the inner case needs aesthetic attention, most

Re: [Phono-L] abefed...@gmail.com wants to follow you. Accept?

I think to be safe, should any of these pop up (and they will, especially as this list, with messages, easy to decipher email addresses, etc., is archived on the web and can be indexed and crawled by Google and worse - spam bots), you should clip out the offending links in your reply if you wish

Re: [Phono-L] JICO Eagle Steel Needles?

like to find out more about these. Greg Bogantz - Original Message - From: Arvin Casas it...@arvincasas.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:09 PM Subject: [Phono-L] JICO Eagle Steel Needles? Hi All, I happened to run across

[Phono-L] Columbia-Kolster 950 - Radio Phonograph Combination

Hi All, I recently picked up a Columbia-Kolster 950, a Radio - Phonograph Combination piece embedded inside a secretary (i.e., a desk - not a human!). It seems to have been bouncing about for some time in my region (New England) before I rescued it from an oddly forgetful seller's disgruntled

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia-Kolster 950 - Radio Phonograph Combination

-Kolster 950 - Radio Phonograph Combination Hi I have a 950 that is complete for sale. And Roman in CT has one he got from me. -Barry - Reply message - From: Arvin Casas it...@arvincasas.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia-Kolster 950 - Radio Phonograph Combination Date

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia-Kolster 950 - Radio Phonograph Combination

, I will attach the pictures. Regards, Green Mountain Bill On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 8:46 AM, Arvin Casas it...@arvincasas.com wrote: Hi All, I recently picked up a Columbia-Kolster 950, a Radio - Phonograph Combination piece embedded inside a secretary (i.e., a desk - not a human!). It seems

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola III saga on EBay - an update with a twist

I believe it's back on eBay? http://r.ebay.com/THp5oe If this is it, I take it eBay didn't mind her canceling the won part auctions? On 3/25/13 2:42 PM, Peter Fraser pjfra...@mac.com wrote: Well since it's already disassembled, the buyer will hopefully make sure it gets shipped that way!

[Phono-L] Older Grafonola Auto Stop

Phono List Friends, A newbie question / request. I was wondering if anyone out there is familiar enough with the older Columbia Grafonolas to help me with my 75's auto stop? My 75, when the switch is engaged below the platter, stops arbitrarily during play. I've no idea if this is par for

[Phono-L] Go-To Recording for Testing a New Machine / Reproducer

Hi All, I was wondering if folks have a favorite recording they reach for (or require) when they are testing the chops of a new machine or a new/repaired reproducer? If you have one, why? I'm interested in reasons technical (e.g., wide frequency / volume variation) to personal (e.g., it's you

[Phono-L] Interesting Sharpener for Cactus / Thorn Needles

Hi All, I just spotted this interesting take on the rotary cactus/thorn needle sharpener. It's from the Yahoo Auctions section in Japan: http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w83786020 Just wondering if folks have seen this before? Is it new? A reproduction? Is it a kit? I don't

Re: [Phono-L] Crisis of victrola conscience

John, I'm inclined to agree with Tim. She is looking to buy something you don't have. Point her to the crapophones on eBay and educate her as to why yours is different or even better. She might come to understand that the trend she's chasing, design or retro-chic, is flawed. Then again he

[Phono-L] Columbia Phonograph Companion Volume II

Hello All, My recent attempt to purchase a copy of The Columbia Phonograph Companion Volume II has ended in failure. I went to the effort of buying through Amazon UK through a now-known-to-me shady seller. Thankfully I was able to get my cool hundred or so back! My adventures in the underworld

Re: [Phono-L] Advice Sought: cleaning, restoring, and preserving portable phono case material

Sounds like quite a job Curt! Glad you brought yours back from the edge. I'd say mine is about 90% ok. The rexine used on the case has a nice faux wood grain embossed into it and decorative florals on the corners, but the black color has dried and faded over time to a grayish blue. I think

[Phono-L] Advice Sought: cleaning, restoring, and preserving portable phono case material

Hi All, How would you go about cleaning, restoring/repairing, and preserving the outer case material of a portable phonograph? I have just recently come by a U.K. Portable Columbia Viva-Tonal. I've heard of using water with a splash of Dawn to clean off grime, shoe polish to restore color, and

Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles

On 1/12/13 6:49 PM, chris...@cox.net chris...@cox.net wrote: How many resharpenings can you get from a single needle? IMHO, it depends on how aggressively you cut them down, because that's what you're really doing: cutting vs sharpening - at least with the tools (I have a hole punch style, Wade

Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Felt Colors

introduce air leaks? -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Arvin Casas Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 9:03 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Felt Colors Thanks for the helpful

Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Felt Colors

to work on all types of records, but I have not seen one of these to tell if it is similar to the NS or otherwise how it works. Greg Bogantz - Original Message - From: Arvin Casas aca...@spamcop.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 4:27 PM

Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Reproducers and Silvertone machines

been because it would introduce air leaks? -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Arvin Casas Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 9:03 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal

Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Felt Colors

Thanks for the helpful info everyone! (Apologies for the late reply but I only subscribe to the digest.) I contacted the youtube poster of the videos that DanKj linked to and posted on the phonoland board where I'm also a member. Based on the responses from all three sources, it's Green-land

[Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Felt Colors

Hi All I just picked up a great sounding (and looking) Viva-Tonal 602 this weekend. The only things not up to spec, IMHO, are two cosmetic repairs done: its bumper pads and turntable felt. The bumpers are just the thick, light tan felt you find in hardware stores. The turntable felt is a dark

Re: [Phono-L] Newbie Question - How To Tell an Acoustical Record

Hi All, I'm a newbie too (to this list and acoustic phonos) and recently explored Fiber/Bamboo, so I thought I would share my experience in the hope that it helps. There's a seller in Portland OR named Hideki Watanabe from whom I've bought a few homemade ones, cut from seasoned 100+ year old