Re: [Phono-L] Isn't This A Reprint? The Talking Machine 1899 Catalogue

2013-12-28 Thread Steven Medved
This is a buyers beware situation since you cannot write to bidders anymore. Neal's Antiques Cylinder and Disc Phonographs was run by Neal Gerichten. Back in 1983 he sold things. I do not know if he just sold these or he had them made but they are reprints. Neal offered to make me the tiny

[Phono-L] Recessed top automatic recorder reproducer

2013-12-24 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, I need a recessed top with a serial number under 50,000 in good condition. I will trade a higher serial number top plus cash, please let me know if you are interested. Steve ___ Phono-L mailing

Re: [Phono-L] Opera like cabinet for A1 mechanism

2013-12-13 Thread Steven Medved
might do it, but as others have pointed out it may not be cheap. I think it would be less than here for sure, but shipping may take a big bite. Let me know if you want his info. John Robles From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l

[Phono-L] Opera like cabinet for A1 mechanism

2013-12-12 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, Does anyone know a person who could build a cabinet that would fit an A1 mechanism so they could have a 2/4 Opera? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Model H Reproducer question

2013-11-24 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Don, Let me know if you got the e-mail I sent you off list. Steve From: phonowo...@hotmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:20:25 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] Model H Reproducer question Hi All: I have a Model H reproducer with a top housing that has no

Re: [Phono-L] Reproducer top wanted

2013-10-29 Thread Steven Medved
spare Fireside top mount carriage, I am in the market. Thanks John From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Reproducer top wanted

Re: [Phono-L] Reproducer top wanted

2013-10-28 Thread Steven Medved
The chips can be repaired, normally the chips are in the front and back where people tried to pry the reproducer out of the carriage. JB weld or a similar epoxy, I use steel putty, returns the top shape to round and a chrome paint makes it match a bit better. I use a large carriage broken in

Re: [Phono-L] Edison DD feature chronology?

2013-10-13 Thread Steven Medved
I believe this question was asked before on one of the lists and if I remember correctly the first few of the CC-32 and the BC-34 did not have the 10 12 inch stop buttons. Edison was planning on making 12 inch records which he never did. All the BC-34 consoles I have seen had them and the

Re: [Phono-L] Odd cylinder reproducer

2013-09-16 Thread Steven Medved
What is the serial number of the top? Since it is not by the letters it should be above 390,000. Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 10:22:06 -0700 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Odd cylinder reproducer Hello all How about some opinions on this reproducer? It

Re: [Phono-L] Odd cylinder reproducer

2013-09-16 Thread Steven Medved
1904 I would guess. Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 15:25:37 -0700 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Odd cylinder reproducer It is 415944. From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Antique Phonograph List

Re: [Phono-L] Odd cylinder reproducer

2013-09-16 Thread Steven Medved
wonder when iand why the adaption was made? The aluminum diaphragm seems a copy of some of the disc reproducer diaphragms of later years. From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, September

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question

2013-09-04 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.pexsupply.com/3M-7447-Scotch-Brite-General-Purpose-Pads-20-box-13751000-p?gclid=CIKdhZqIsrkCFUxo7AodUCEA5w From: maff...@bresnan.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2013 08:54:26 -0600 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question What is: Scotch brite

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question

2013-09-02 Thread Steven Medved
50 and 75 springs are easy, which is worth more your time or your money? Triumph springs are a bit of a challenge. There are three tabs, do not touch the third tab. Open up the other two less than half way. You can remove the first tab that frees up the second two that are much easier to

Re: [Phono-L] Dating Victor Exhibition Reproducers

2013-08-30 Thread Steven Medved
I have an early gold reproducer with the nuts that had a needle bar that looks like they took a round hole and made a triangle out of it. I tried this a few years ago and did not get any replies. Steve Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 18:29:52 -0700 From: harveykrav...@yahoo.com To:

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 80

2013-08-27 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Tim, Thanks for the info you provided, it is very hard to come by. I could not get the Diamond D reproducer to fit in the carriage with the sound tube in the horn on my 50, perhaps on an 80 the horn attaches differently and I could have installed the reproducer without it being in

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 80

2013-08-26 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Tim, Do you remember the serial numbers? Did you ever rebuild a diamond D with the extra lead weight still on it? How much difference does the larger horn make? Was the carriage different? The diamond D will not fit in a 30 50 75 carriage unless you install the reproducer and

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 80

2013-08-26 Thread Steven Medved
I agree about the caretaker part, I am the 4th owner of the 1901 standard, the others are gone. Antiques make us realize how long they are around compared to us. Thanks for the kind words, Al has been incredibly helpful to the hobby. It is amazing how much he knows and shares. Steve

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 75 serial numbers

2013-08-26 Thread Steven Medved
and N-56 for it to play the earlier wax amberolas. Those must be very uncommon. I will get you the serial number for the Diamond B though. Thanks for the reply, Bruce - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 75 serial numbers (Diamond B Serial Number M Reproducer Serial Number)

2013-08-26 Thread Steven Medved
they may have been put on at two different time periods. This M is the earlier style with the round weight. Bruce - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 12:27:51 PM

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 75 serial numbers (Diamond B Serial Number M Reproducer Serial Number)

2013-08-26 Thread Steven Medved
), still has his complete collection, and I have not heard that she has any intention (at least at this point) of parting with it. There is a meeting is a meeting scheduled at her house sometime in September. Bruce - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 75 serial numbers

2013-08-25 Thread Steven Medved
opinion. This Amberola 50 is otherwise one of the best-preserved I've seen, decent and original outside, mint under the lid, very quiet and smooth low mile motor, etc. Andrew Baron On Aug 24, 2013, at 7:40 PM, Steven Medved wrote: It is a fairly low serial number, I worked

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 75 serial numbers

2013-08-25 Thread Steven Medved
motor, etc. Andrew Baron On Aug 24, 2013, at 7:40 PM, Steven Medved wrote: It is a fairly low serial number, I worked on Amberola 30 number 137. My 50 is SM - - - 7488. I believe the 30 50 and 75 all had their own serial numbers as 137 had reproducer serial number 307 on it. SM

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 80

2013-08-25 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Tony, I have three serial numbers for these machines and one detailed photos from one machine that an extremely nice person took for me. Information is as rare as the machines themselves. I hope other people with knowledge will reply. The 80 was Edison's way to use up old parts.

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 75 serial numbers

2013-08-25 Thread Steven Medved
under the lid, very quiet and smooth low mile motor, etc. Andrew Baron On Aug 24, 2013, at 7:40 PM, Steven Medved wrote: It is a fairly low serial number, I worked on Amberola 30 number 137. My 50 is SM - - - 7488. I believe the 30 50 and 75 all had their own serial

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 75 serial numbers

2013-08-24 Thread Steven Medved
It is a fairly low serial number, I worked on Amberola 30 number 137. My 50 is SM - - - 7488. I believe the 30 50 and 75 all had their own serial numbers as 137 had reproducer serial number 307 on it. SM is spring motor and number 137 did not have that on the ID plate. I believe just under

Re: [Phono-L] Curious Diamond B problem

2013-08-18 Thread Steven Medved
Normally the Diamond B does not expand that much unless it was stored where temperatures varied over the years like an unheated attic where it got very cold in the winter and very hot in the summer. Pot metal reproducer on Vancouver Island in the Victoria area remain pristine due to the

Re: [Phono-L] Curious Diamond B problem

2013-08-18 Thread Steven Medved
diameter of the Diamond C body is 1.66. The inner diameter of the Diamond B body ranges up to1.6730, and is slightly inconsistent in circumference. So there is obvious enlargement there. John From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Antique

Re: [Phono-L] Curious Diamond B problem

2013-08-18 Thread Steven Medved
also came with two slots. Steve From: john9...@pacbell.net Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 12:55:02 -0700 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Curious Diamond B problem I did, in 6 places On Aug 18, 2013, at 11:13 AM, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: John, Measure

Re: [Phono-L] Curious Diamond B problem

2013-08-18 Thread Steven Medved
of the Diamond C body is 1.66. The inner diameter of the Diamond B body ranges up to1.6730, and is slightly inconsistent in circumference. So there is obvious enlargement there. John From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l

Re: [Phono-L] R S O N tops

2013-08-11 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Tony, Thanks. Steve From: mobilityscoot...@xtra.co.nz To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:10:03 +1200 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] R S O N tops Al, Ha ha What a Fantastic description. I totally agree with you. AT times I must ask Steve so fairy dumb questions but he

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Model R Reproducer

2013-08-10 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Tom, Al covered it very well. I rebuilt two R reproducers, one R that was still air tight and one I replaced the gaskets on. I rotated both styli and restored mechanical freedom to all the parts. The difference in sound was negligible between them. There are 6 different H bars, the

Re: [Phono-L] R S O N tops

2013-08-10 Thread Steven Medved
Thanks, I always appreciate it when people enjoy my research the way I have enjoyed by being helped along the way by so many including you, Andy. Steve From: a...@popyrus.com Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 10:58:50 -0600 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] R S O N tops I have to

Re: [Phono-L] Phono L

2013-08-09 Thread Steven Medved
I will give more details later, all R and S reproducer tops were held to the shoe adapter via 3 1-64 screws, same thread as the large top hinge block. From: tom...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 21:42:31 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Phono L I recently purchased an

[Phono-L] R S O N tops

2013-08-09 Thread Steven Medved
The top for the O N R and S are all the same top and when new the R and S top would fit in the large carriage. If you look at an R or S you will see the notch for the large carriage centering pin. When the dome tops came out Edison made them universal so they could be used for any

Re: [Phono-L] The New His Master's Voice Instrument

2013-08-01 Thread Steven Medved
The No.4 reproducer was made for those who could not afford to update to the new Orthophonic machines so they could buy and enjoy the electrically recorded records. From: ediso...@verizon.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2013 05:10:01 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] The New

[Phono-L] Edison Gem with C in serial number $1995.00

2013-07-19 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Edison-Gem-Cylinder-Phonograph-With-C-In-Serial-Number-C-Reproducer-Very-Nice-/151080914767 This auction is for the best condition Gem Edison original cylinder player I have ran across. If you check the picture of the serial plate you will see it has the C in the

Re: [Phono-L] My Attempt at Model O reproducer quiz

2013-07-19 Thread Steven Medved
The reproducer top is an R's top from 1911, the bottom is also likely from 1911 or later. 12673 is the highest iron and brass top I know of, 13028 is the lowest pot metal top I know of. Both of the dome tops appear in the 41,000 range, the raised letter dome top is rarely found below 50,000.

[Phono-L] Amberola 30 louvers in front of the bedplate

2013-07-17 Thread Steven Medved
Did Edison ever make an Amberola 30 that did not have the louvers above the horn? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Model O serial number 491 reproducer quiz

2013-07-11 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EDISON-PHONOGRAPH-MODEL-O-2-4-MINUTE-REPRODUCER-REBUILT-PLAYS-GREAT-/200940043348 Here is a model O reproducer serial number 491. 1. What year was the reproducer in the photo made? 2. What is unusual about the reproducer in the photo? 3. When did the first pot

Re: [Phono-L] Edison electrical DDs

2013-06-15 Thread Steven Medved
Finnish: 59305-59306 Spanish/Cuban: 60063-60078 60063 is the earliest, released DD electrical matrix. German: 57025-57034 52089 to 52651 for the 50,000 series 80885 to 80907 for the 80,000 series 82351 to 82360 for the 82,000 series Please remember that the 82500 series was not part of the

Re: [Phono-L] Edison electrical DDs

2013-06-15 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Art, What is the highest catalog number you have? Steve From: aph4...@aol.com Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:28:38 -0400 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison electrical DDs Thanks Mike, But wasn't that actually recorded in Sept. and Oct. 1927? I'm going by

Re: [Phono-L] Edison electrical DDs

2013-06-15 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Art, The 82,000 series is very rare in the electric series and they sell high. I have some in the 80,000 series. Most people are not aware of the other series. Steve From: aph4...@aol.com Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:07:26 -0400 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L]

Re: [Phono-L] Edison electrical DDs

2013-06-15 Thread Steven Medved
52651 released November 1929 hard to find as there was only the initial release. I wonder how many were made and how many survive. Steve From: smst...@gmail.com Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:36:25 -0700 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison electrical DDs Hey Steve,

Re: [Phono-L] Asbestos in Edison records

2013-05-16 Thread Steven Medved
the dye have something to do with it, or might there be another reason .. ? - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 5:18 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Asbestos in Edison records I have read that the blue

[Phono-L] Asbestos in Edison records

2013-05-15 Thread Steven Medved
I have read that the blue Amberol plaster of Paris has asbestos. Did the Diamond Discs as well? Normally this would not cause any concern, but people that ream blue Amberols should be careful. Steve ___

Re: [Phono-L] Asbestos in Edison records

2013-05-15 Thread Steven Medved
: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wed, May 15, 2013 5:33 pm Subject: [Phono-L] Asbestos in Edison records I have read that the blue Amberol plaster of Paris has asbestos. Did the Diamond Discs as well? Normally this would not cause any concern

[Phono-L] Phonograph movers

2013-05-04 Thread Steven Medved
What packing and moving companies are recommended for larger phonographs? Thanks, Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Cabinet maker wanted

2013-04-08 Thread Steven Medved
A friend is looking to have a case made for an A1 mechanism. The Triumph case is too small and he wants it done in quarter sawn oak. Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Interesting or Uninteresting Suitcase standard observation.

2013-03-26 Thread Steven Medved
or Uninteresting Suitcase standard observation. It has a winged C and older style carriage thumbscrew. Serial #3624 Bill On 3/25/13 8:23 PM, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: Hello Bill, What is the serial number of the Standard? The early ones do not have a gear cover. Did it have

Re: [Phono-L] Interesting or Uninteresting Suitcase standard observation.

2013-03-25 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Bill, What is the serial number of the Standard? The early ones do not have a gear cover. Did it have a reproducer? Steve Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:56:46 -0500 From: b...@taney.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Interesting or Uninteresting

Re: [Phono-L] The Death of Amberola III SN304

2013-03-24 Thread Steven Medved
believe only about 1,200 of these machines were made. They are only rarely found in such nice condition as 304 was. We Edison fanatics will miss her. Best wishes to a very quiet list, Al -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phonolist

Re: [Phono-L] The Death of Amberola III SN304

2013-03-24 Thread Steven Medved
Before I knew he was a clown I sent him a note telling him the reproducer was a Diamond A, he sent a note back telling me it was a B. Evidently he is a regular at this. To: phono-l@oldcrank.org From: clockworkh...@aol.com Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:57:57 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] The

Re: [Phono-L] Attn: Steve Medved, re: original hinge block

2013-03-24 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Bill, I must agree with you, but I will still honor the offer I made below but after this I will no longer associate with Chuck Richards. I spent 5 hours editing the e-mail to him to make certain I did not offend him, he took this as me blowing him off. He send me an e-mail titled last

Re: [Phono-L] The Death of Amberola III SN304

2013-03-24 Thread Steven Medved
to a very quiet list, Al -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phonolist phonol...@yahoogroups.com; phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thu, Mar 21, 2013 6:15 pm Subject: [Phono-L] For sale square box Combination attachment for Edison

Re: [Phono-L] The Death of Amberola III SN304

2013-03-24 Thread Steven Medved
Dear Chuck, I was away half of Saturday and most all of Sunday. Saturday I spent the first half of the day working on reproducers to get caught up and was gone the other half. I am not upset with you at all and I wish you the best. If you want to accept my offer please let me know and I

[Phono-L] For sale square box Combination attachment for Edison Standard Phonograph Model B $27.00

2013-03-21 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, I have photos, $27.00 includes priority mail shipping in a 7x7x6 box. The box is excellent, it does show age the label is brown but all there. It has the smaller box cemented inside with the holder for the Model H reproducer. I have photos if anyone is interested. I paid $20 or

Re: [Phono-L] list down?

2013-03-07 Thread Steven Medved
Quiet. From: lhera...@bu.edu To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 08:54:31 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] list down? I've been asked if the list is not working, so this is a test to satisfy my curiosity. Down or just quiet? Ron L

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 50 gear cover wanted to buy

2013-03-06 Thread Steven Medved
Ron Haring had one with the hole at the Orlando show, he might still have it. Steve Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2013 14:24:58 -0600 From: b...@taney.com To: phonol...@yahoogroups.com; phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Amberola 50 gear cover wanted to buy I picked up a Amberola Model 50 today

[Phono-L] Blue Amberols 5720 and 5721

2013-03-02 Thread Steven Medved
The were not released, but do copies exist? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

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

2013-02-26 Thread Steven Medved
I use the latest loudest record I can find so any distortion will show up. Steve From: a...@popyrus.com Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:59:55 -0700 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Go-To Recording for Testing a New Machine / Reproducer Hi Arvin ~ Great question and I'd

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

2013-02-26 Thread Steven Medved
for so long, away from putting late records on earlier machines that I never would have thought of using one as a tool for a reproducer test. On Feb 26, 2013, at 6:39 AM, Steven Medved wrote: I use the latest loudest record I can find so any distortion will show up. Steve

[Phono-L] DELETE warning, Economics and currency boring off topic Yen Yuan USD CAD AUD CHF

2013-02-18 Thread Steven Medved
Currency: Curt is correct, the Yen is Japanese. The Yen is easy drop two zeros off, 30,000 Yen is around $300, or $319.31 as right now the Yen is 93.9438 to the dollar. Each currency has a three letter designation, USD, CAD, AUD would be US dollar, Canadian Dollar or Australian Dollar.

Re: [Phono-L] DELETE warning, Economics and currency boring off topic Yen Yuan USD CAD AUD CHF

2013-02-18 Thread Steven Medved
In 1982 they started to make the US penny out of copper plated zinc. I loved getting Canadian money to spend when I visited Canada, I still have pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, Loonies, Toonies along with some current and early coins half dollars and some early and current pre loonie

Re: [Phono-L] Turntable Motor Question

2013-02-15 Thread Steven Medved
I use IE9 and mine all run together as well. From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:15:57 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Turntable Motor Question I don't know if it's because I am using Google Chrome, but my posts get run together. If you copy

[Phono-L] ORO PHONE ORO-TONE Reproducers for sale low price

2013-02-10 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-RARE-ORO-PHONE-ORO-TONE-Reproducer-Phonograph-IN-BOX-GRAMOPHONE-/121060138214 I have two Oro tone reproducers, one sounds good, the other one does not. One has the set screw (common thread) in the throat one does not. They are held together with rivets, I

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Phonograph Companion Volume II

2013-02-04 Thread Steven Medved
It does not look good. ASIN: B001GCOG60 I checked google, ebay, amazon.com and book butler, no luck. http://www.mulhollandpress.com/Columbia.htm Columbia Phonograph Companion Volume II has been out of print for several years and will not be reprinted.

Re: [Phono-L] First Orlando show report

2013-02-03 Thread Steven Medved
if you like. I hate emailing from phones. They are a pain in the butt. Be well, Anthony On 3 February 2013 00:51, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: Hello Anthony right now I am on my phone that is why my that is why my replies different pardon the mistakes

Re: [Phono-L] First Orlando show report

2013-02-02 Thread Steven Medved
. Regards, Anthony On 28 January 2013 00:56, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: Hello, I will make a longer report later, the show was better this year than last. I spoke to Ron Haring and he told me last year was his best show ever and this year was even better

Re: [Phono-L] Orlando show report

2013-01-28 Thread Steven Medved
it in such detail. Andrew Baron On Jan 27, 2013, at 11:44 AM, Steven Medved wrote: Thanks, Ron, The early buyers and the dealers were provided with Lunch both days. The first day, Friday, the dealers were set up in the room, no more parking lot victim to the elements. $20 early buyer you

[Phono-L] First Orlando show report

2013-01-27 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, I will make a longer report later, the show was better this year than last. I spoke to Ron Haring and he told me last year was his best show ever and this year was even better. The dealers I spoke to were very pleased. I asked Joan Rolfs how the show went and she told me it was

Re: [Phono-L] Edison and anti-semitism

2013-01-27 Thread Steven Medved
Impressive to say the least. From: kb...@charter.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:14:44 -0600 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison and anti-semitism Every once in a while, a little bit of historical trivia comes to light. Did you know The Goldberg Brothers - The

Re: [Phono-L] Little Known Facts About Edison :) with special regards to Joan Rolfs

2013-01-26 Thread Steven Medved
Edison cared deeply for his customers, that is why the C H and K reproducers along with the 2 and 4 minute recorders were still being made and sold in the mid 1920's. By 1924 the recorder used the same box as the business recorder. On November 10, 1925 Clarence Ferguson purchased a 2 minute

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Eclipse governor

2013-01-25 Thread Steven Medved
Mike, I found a Berliner reproducer repro for $100, not the best quality, I will send photos later. Steve Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:17:28 +1100 From: mtucker1...@gmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Eclipse governor Ron, What exactly do you need? The

Re: [Phono-L] Opera Reproduction Horn Opinion

2013-01-25 Thread Steven Medved
Eduardo in Peru, his work is excellent. Write him, he answers. From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:53:46 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Opera Reproduction Horn Opinion I would say similar, only because of the photo - I haven't seen one in

[Phono-L] Zonophone front mount reproducer with retaining ring

2013-01-23 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, Does anyone have a needle bar and the screws for a Zonophone front mount reproducer? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] question re gold plating

2013-01-19 Thread Steven Medved
They used a cheap gold plating, it is close to the same color as the air conditioning ducting on the 737 aircraft which also uses a cheap alloy. From: jim...@earthlink.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:07:48 -0600 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] question re gold plating

Re: [Phono-L] question re gold plating

2013-01-18 Thread Steven Medved
to you and all phono responses re my gold plating question. I sent an inquiry to Steve for general info. again, thanks Bob -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 12:17

Re: [Phono-L] question re gold plating

2013-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
Jeweler From: maff...@bresnan.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:25:07 -0700 Subject: [Phono-L] question re gold plating Phono Listers: i have some parts ( tone arm, speed control, bullet brake) which are gold plated however, not in the best shape. I hesitate

Re: [Phono-L] question re gold plating

2013-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
Prep is most important, if the part does not look good before it will not look good after. From: jim...@earthlink.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:27:55 -0600 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] question re gold plating Some years ago I had a few gold-plated phonograph parts

Re: [Phono-L] question re gold plating

2013-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
done-- Thanks, Brad -Original Message- From: Rich rich-m...@octoxol.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thu, Jan 17, 2013 8:12 am Subject: Re: [Phono-L] question re gold plating Steve Farmer. On 01/17/2013 06:12 AM, Steven Medved wrote: Jeweler

[Phono-L] Found Edison Standard C

2013-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Dan, Can you send a photo of the H, I will let you know if it is a repro. Top and bottom. The Standard C you have, it is an ICS model? Does it have pin striping or decals? The Standard C is found about 10% as often as the ICS model. The Standard C is found with pin striping and

Re: [Phono-L] question re gold plating

2013-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
You want to find a gold alloy that matches, that is hard. You want to do your own prep work. I had my Victor VI gold parts plated, all I cared about was that they looked better and they did. If you are particular then find good original parts. From: smst...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 17 Jan

Re: [Phono-L] question re gold plating

2013-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 2:17 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] question re gold plating Prep is most important, if the part does not look good before it will not look good after. From: jim...@earthlink.net

Re: [Phono-L] N reproducers on standard E's BORING MATERIAL ALERT

2013-01-15 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Al and thanks to all, I am pleased some people enjoy this. The O and N shared serial numbers. The N joined in around 22,000 and the O left around 65,000. I want to find the last Model E standard so I will know what the reproducer it has was. Do you know the last Model E Standard

Re: [Phono-L] update that Triumph or not?

2013-01-14 Thread Steven Medved
2 banner types, early sharp corners later rounded. I would not bother the banner case as they add value to the machine. From: lhera...@bu.edu To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:01:12 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] update that Triumph or not? It is a banner front machine

[Phono-L] Bamboo needles

2013-01-12 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fiber-US-Grown-White-Bamboo-Needles-for-Victrola-Phonograph-25-pieces-made-in-US-/251212508227 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles

2013-01-12 Thread Steven Medved
cyber_tigger (11254) What's Walt Sommers' eBay seller name? Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:49:04 -0500 From: chris...@cox.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org CC: bassethoundt...@gmail.com

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

2013-01-10 Thread Steven Medved
of mine have the aluminum diaphragm reproducer introduced in '26. I have not spotted a number designation on them. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Wednesday, January 09

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

2013-01-09 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Columbia Viva Tonal owners, What reproducer is found on your machines? Is it the Columbia 15A type? Any Silvertone owners of orthophonic machines out there? Does anyone have the Silvertone machines sold by Sears in 1927 that look like Victors with different names including the Kenmore?

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

2013-01-09 Thread Steven Medved
Who is VTM company that made this video? Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:27:25 -0500 From: aca...@spamcop.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Felt Colors Based on what I see in mine (and its cruder ancestor in my Grafonola 75, 1915), the auto stop is a

[Phono-L] N reproducers on standard E's BORING MATERIAL ALERT

2013-01-09 Thread Steven Medved
Model E standards: Trowel N late dome top 47395 standard E 797924 Round weight N 33030 is on Standard E 795363 Round weight N 36087 on Standard E 794228 Trowel N 46911 on Standard E 800257 early dome top Trowel N 46795 on Standard E 803033 early dome top Round wt N

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

2013-01-03 Thread Steven Medved
If you want to preserve a record you need to use a quality needle and change it after each play. The Chamberlain needles on eBay are fully polished, but the diameter is too large and they contact the shoulders at the beginning of each play. You see many victrolas with records that

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

2013-01-03 Thread Steven Medved
If you want to preserve a record you need to use a quality needle and change it after each play. The Chamberlain needles on eBay are fully polished, but the diameter is too large and they contact the shoulders at the beginning of each play. You see many victrolas with records that

Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBay...

2012-12-29 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Curt, I did not know there were two types of puzzle records, sound and jigsaw. Steve Yes, it's a Victor ad puzzle, which looks like a record. It's a little too pricey for me, but they are hard to find as a complete puzzle...

Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBay... good links

2012-12-28 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1908-RCA-Victor-Talking-Machine-Circular-Jigsaw-Puzzle-with-singers-complete-/27112867 http://www.ebay.com/itm/27112867 From: phonost...@aol.com Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:34:41 -0500 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on

Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBay...

2012-12-28 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390518452234 This is not the one, eventually the good link for it will come through. Curt, do you have this one above? Steve From: phonost...@aol.com Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:18:54 -0500 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on

Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBay...

2012-12-28 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Curt, Did you see the record that was actually a round jigsaw puzzle? Steve From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:22:53 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBay... Hi Steve,Yes, that is the correct link. This

Re: [Phono-L] AL JOLSON'S VICTOR 2-65 ORTHOPHONIC VICTROLA?

2012-12-27 Thread Steven Medved
visit. What class! On 12/26/12, Steven Medved wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SinJgcJQhII http://www.corbisimages.com/images/Corbis-NA001477.jpg?size=67uid=dbb4b702-f7fe-420c-aa83-03a587d44190 Looks like he had a live piano player. To: phono-l@oldcrank.org From

Re: [Phono-L] AL JOLSON'S VICTOR 2-65 ORTHOPHONIC VICTROLA?

2012-12-27 Thread Steven Medved
. Harvey Kravitz From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 5:33 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] AL JOLSON'S VICTOR 2-65 ORTHOPHONIC VICTROLA? Hello Tim, I did not know he entertained

Re: [Phono-L] AL JOLSON'S VICTOR 2-65 ORTHOPHONIC VICTROLA?

2012-12-26 Thread Steven Medved
by Thomas Edison over the past 43 years, you'd be surprised --- or not! Tim Fabrizio phonophan PO Box 747 Henrietta, NY 14467 TEL 585 582 1586 Web site: www.phonophan.com -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l phono-l

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