[Phono-L] paillards echophone

2011-09-16 Thread Steven Medved
What does the paillards echophone sell for? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Gem 2 4 conversion question

2011-09-05 Thread Steven Medved
the poor, weak, motor only sometimes able to get through a 4 minute record. -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Sep 3, 2011, at 6:47 PM, Steven Medved wrote: Good point, until the Gem A got the B reproducer in 1902 the carriage would have to be changed to accomodate the H reproducer

[Phono-L] Who was the man selling the Exhibition flanges he made at the Orlando show

2011-09-04 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, Who was the man selling the Exhibition flanges he made at the Orlando show? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] My phonograph room

2011-09-04 Thread Steven Medved
The sign was the only way John's friends could get money out of him. Steve What a great story and what a great bunch of friends to have. My friends only want to borrow money... Dave --- On Sun, 9/4/11, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Gem 2 4 conversion question

2011-09-02 Thread Steven Medved
Here is what one should look like, small file. Note the large gear is missing with the shifter as Al has said. To: phono-l@oldcrank.org From: clockworkh...@aol.com Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 17:17:48 -0400 Subject: [Phono-L] Edison Gem 2 4 conversion question Greetings Everyone: I have

Re: [Phono-L] phonograph belt making

2011-08-27 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Al, Where do you get your leather for the belts? Here is Barge Cement for those who like me had never heard of it: http://www.amazon.com/BARGE-DA081-Barge-Cement/dp/B002JL2ZHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1314492925sr=8-1 Steve To: phono-l@oldcrank.org From: clockworkh...@aol.com Date: Sat,

[Phono-L] Weight for automatic or early blank weight B reproducer

2011-08-25 Thread Steven Medved
Hello all, I currently have an automatic with the thin .8 ounce weight that has one of the shoulders that hold the stylus bar in place broke off. Does anyone have an automatic weight or early unmarked B weight for sale? Is there anyone that could machine a new one? Thanks for your kind

Re: [Phono-L] Mystery box (Edison)

2011-08-23 Thread Steven Medved
Edison did not make one but he did include them briefly in the early days and later on with the Edisonic DD phonograp they are found with the Edison lateral reproducer. I believe Union made the early ones. I will send photos when I get home. From: b...@taney.com Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011

Re: [Phono-L] Berliner record

2011-08-08 Thread Steven Medved
record catalogue in the world. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 12:18 PM To: Phono-l Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Berliner record Thanks, I guess the 5 was made for a toy

Re: [Phono-L] Model O Reproducer Instructions

2011-08-07 Thread Steven Medved
You will note this is the first style of O with the small O stamped in the weight and the turn over knob with no pointer and the arrows on the end. The knurling is on the end. Around 8000 the large O stamped weights appear and around 9000 the knurling was inside and the arrows on the end.

Re: [Phono-L] Berliner record

2011-08-05 Thread Steven Medved
[mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 1:21 PM To: Phono-l; phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] Berliner record Hello, Is this actually one of the first Berliner records? Steve http://cgi.ebay.com/250864718289

[Phono-L] Berliner record

2011-08-02 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, Is this actually one of the first Berliner records? Steve http://cgi.ebay.com/250864718289 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Test

2011-07-31 Thread Steven Medved
Test successful, hopefully John will get this as well. Steve From: lo...@oldcrank.com Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:14:04 -0700 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Test Been working on the server this morning. Just making sure everything is up running! Thanks, Loran

Re: [Phono-L] FW: Wonder if this would be a good way to nickel plate phono parts.

2011-07-28 Thread Steven Medved
Jim that I work with was looking into this as a substitute for chrome since chrome is so expensive due to environmental concerns. He decided against it because of all the prep work involved. The seller told him how easy it was but once he got serious and began to ask questions the

[Phono-L] Polyphone horn

2011-07-23 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, Is the a polyphone horn? Steve http://cgi.ebay.com/200632290986?clk_rvr_id=249607909914 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Singing bird pistols of 1820

2011-07-18 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_QL8C4l6W4 Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:33:53 -0700 From: smst...@gmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Singing bird pistols of 1820 Just take it over to Youtube. It there.. WWW. youtube.com/watch?v=yf5_a_AXivM Join the link

Re: [Phono-L] Union Phono, music boxe expo for 20012

2011-07-17 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Mark Dawson, Have you ever seen a Woledge Amberola 30, or an Amberola 60 or 80?Living in NZ has its challenges phono wise but it also has opportunities that most of us will never get to experience. Best regards, Steve I am a humble kiwi who would like to attend the phono show

[Phono-L] Edison talking doll recording

2011-07-16 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.nps.gov/edis/photosmultimedia/talking-doll-record-hear-the-recording.htm ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] FW: Frozen mandrel bearing

2011-07-09 Thread Steven Medved
and just soaking with Kroil will usually get it going again. Not all potmetal of that period is defective. Oxidized 3 in 1 is a powerful adhesive though. On 07/08/2011 08:31 PM, Steven Medved wrote: If I remember correctly the home and triumph pot metal bearings are thick, I

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Retail Cylinder Box???

2011-07-09 Thread Steven Medved
Back when I used to look at all the Edison cylinder records on eBay I saw about 6 of them for sale on eBay over the years. I saved a photo of the 3 pack, it has the old couple listening on the other side. The old couple has a copyright of 190 and I cannot see the last number. It looks like

Re: [Phono-L] FW: Frozen mandrel bearing

2011-07-09 Thread Steven Medved
mineral oil with no rust or oxidation inhibitors and just soaking with Kroil will usually get it going again. Not all potmetal of that period is defective. Oxidized 3 in 1 is a powerful adhesive though. On 07/08/2011 08:31 PM, Steven Medved wrote: If I remember correctly

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Retail Cylinder Box???

2011-07-09 Thread Steven Medved
Jim, I would not call the cardboard boxes common they are harder to find than the Edison Standard Record boxes which I have seen about 50 of over the years. The boxes drawn on the cardboard box itself are common. Out of 2000 boxes 6 were the standard record boxes in one random lot. Steve

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Retail Cylinder Box???

2011-07-09 Thread Steven Medved
I would appreciate the scan, no hurry. Your photo was very nice, much nicer than the other one I have. I enjoy photos of things I will likely never see in person. From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2011 21:00:41 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison

[Phono-L] FW: Frozen mandrel bearing

2011-07-08 Thread Steven Medved
If I remember correctly the home and triumph pot metal bearings are thick, I would think if the shaft could be removed the bearing could be reamed out to the correct size and it could be used. Has anyone ever tried this? Steve

Re: [Phono-L] Beware of this seller on Ebay

2011-07-08 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/260383447532 Its back. Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2011 16:11:27 -0700 From: harveykrav...@yahoo.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Beware of this seller on Ebay I don't know if this is appropriate, but I will post it anyway. I have a Language phone disc machine made

Re: [Phono-L] cylinder speed tester

2011-07-07 Thread Steven Medved
I tried this, I had to count the times it hit my finger. From: tom...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2011 14:58:30 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] cylinder speed tester Please don't laugh, but I stick a small piece of paper under the edge of the cylinder on the mandrel and

[Phono-L] E-mail from Lee Kirks daughter

2011-07-07 Thread Steven Medved
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:59:01 -0800 From: lekirk...@sbcglobal.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Need Address for Tim Fabrizio I am Brandy Kirk and I am so sorry to let you know that (pappa)Lee passed away January 28th at home. Hello Al, Here is a copy of the e-mail

Re: [Phono-L] frozen Edison Home pot metal bearing

2011-07-06 Thread Steven Medved
http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewtopic.php?f=7t=5543 Hi Ron, It is muriatic acid. Steve From: lhera...@bu.edu To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2011 14:01:27 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] frozen Edison Home pot metal bearing I read somewhere about a technique involving

Re: [Phono-L] cylinder speed tester

2011-07-06 Thread Steven Medved
Al, If you have ever been able to use those cylinder strobes you are much better than I ever was. The laser tachometers works very well. My one was right on, the other one was off by 1 rpm, but my DD that was at 76. Those rings are 1 6/10's of an inch apart and most machines do not have

Re: [Phono-L] cylinder speed tester

2011-07-06 Thread Steven Medved
Hi Mike, Norman found it cheaper, but that is the one both Dave Dazer and I have. http://cgi.ebay.com/150600097532 This is the one I have and Norman found it cheaper than I got it for. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001N4QY66/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8qid=1309982274sr=8-1condition=new

Re: [Phono-L] cylinder speed tester

2011-07-06 Thread Steven Medved
, 2011 at 1:45 PM, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: Al, If you have ever been able to use those cylinder strobes you are much better than I ever was. The laser tachometers works very well. My one was right on, the other one was off by 1 rpm, but my DD that was at 76. Those

Re: [Phono-L] Dearborn trip--Edison's last breath

2011-07-04 Thread Steven Medved
However, his filament had low resistance, thus needing heavy copper wires to supply it. Jim, You are an electrical engineer, how much copper would have been necessary to provide a working low resistance lighting system for all of England? My understanding is that to employ a low resistance

Re: [Phono-L] Dearborn trip--Edison's last breath

2011-07-04 Thread Steven Medved
I've heard many people say that Edison didn't do ANYTHING worthwhile, or simply took credit for others' work. That is interesting because Edison stopped using patents and started using trade secrets because of all of his work that was stolen. That is why we have so little written

Re: [Phono-L] Recreating Edison's Inventions... very educational... was Dearborn...

2011-07-04 Thread Steven Medved
I like the yoke assembly of the Model O reproducer with the tiny -160 screw that goes into the stylus bar and holds on the washer with .019 arms that no one makes today because it is too complicated. 100 years later one would assume those items would be easily made. Steve From:

[Phono-L] Moses G Farmer

2011-07-03 Thread Steven Medved
According to Wikipedia Farmer inspired Edison: With his partner William Wallace, he invented the an early dynamo which powered a system of arc lights he exhibited at the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia, and which inspired Thomas Edison to work on an improved incandescent light.

Re: [Phono-L] Why did this go so high

2011-06-22 Thread Steven Medved
In a free-market economy, things are, by definition, worth the highest price they can command. This is true under most conditions and would be true if the top 2 bidders knew what it was. Some people thought it was an Alva and the triumph is my favorite machine and I have photos of the Alva

[Phono-L] Why did this go so high

2011-06-19 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem_trksid=p4340.l2557rt=ncnma=trueitem=370516172743 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor

2011-06-15 Thread Steven Medved
Rich, off list, If Eric Holder and Wiener ran for president it would be Wiener Holder. I really liked the dig you got r in. Steve Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:39:45 -0500 From: rich-m...@octoxol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Army /Navy DD

2011-05-28 Thread Steven Medved
On the special machines Edison started the serial numbers with 1001, like the Amberola 60 and 80. With regards to the number known you have to rely upon other collectors to provide serial numbers and with rare machines this is normally not possible. I am still looking for O reproducer

Re: [Phono-L] External Horn Amberola 30

2011-05-21 Thread Steven Medved
For the original owner it was a good way to repair a broken 30 with earlier parts. If you have ever worked on machines that were repaired by owners you can appreciate this. The machine has appeal only as a parts machine to me. Awesome? I don't think so. And I know you were kidding. --Art

[Phono-L] BILLY JONES, LOVE HER BY RADIO, 50982

2011-05-18 Thread Steven Medved
Does anyone have a recording of this they can e-mail me? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Desperately Seeking Cylinder

2011-04-15 Thread Steven Medved
The 2 minute cylinders made of the wax amberol wax are that way, but the regular ones are very durable. In 2015 all the 2 minute Edison cylinders will be over 100 years old and look at all of the ones still around. If the wax amberol wax was stored properly they are not that bad either.

Re: [Phono-L] 3 Known

2011-04-15 Thread Steven Medved
Bruce, In the case of a machine like yours even if if there are twice as many existing as are currently known it is a very hard to find machine. Steve Steve, I agree completely and hope for collectors interested in these machines that at least a few more will be found. The thing that

Re: [Phono-L] 3 Known

2011-04-15 Thread Steven Medved
Barry, With regards to machines like the Amberola 60 and 80 I have tried to research how many were made or left and so far I have not had much luck. I think it is great to see how many machines were made and how many survive. Like The Edison C-2, I thought it was so rare I would never

Re: [Phono-L] Smith's Horns

2011-04-10 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Jay, It is a beautiful machine and in my opinion it would sell for more than a regular Gem. I like how someone fixed it up. Speaking of fixing things up does anyone have any photos of the horns the Smiths used to sell that they had restored? They came to the Orlando show and just

Re: [Phono-L] eBay GEM - Is this real?

2011-04-09 Thread Steven Medved
Body and case are wood, painted black. Edison did not paint cases and lids black, especially covering his trademark decal on the lid. This did not come from the factory like that. From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 11:20:57 -0400 Subject:

Re: [Phono-L] eBay GEM - Is this real?

2011-04-09 Thread Steven Medved
As far as he knows is a very loaded statement. In other words within the realm of his knowledge. He is either a cheat or knows very little. Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 11:55:15 -0700 From: smst...@gmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] eBay GEM - Is this real? Ward an

Re: [Phono-L] R and S Reproducers

2011-04-05 Thread Steven Medved
:37 PM, Steven Medved wrote: The best way to check out an S reproducer is to gently blow and suck in the sound tube to see how much of an air leak you have. Originally the R and S was made with a slot to allow the compression ring to be tightened or loosened to control the sound

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disk stylus repair

2011-03-19 Thread Steven Medved
If you buy a reproducer you can count on the diamond being bad, 2 and only 2 of the Diamond ABC reproducers I have rebuilt have had good diamonds, the rest were worn or damaged. I purchased an Edisonic on eBay with a good diamond and recently I did a Dance and and Edisonic for a man and both

Re: [Phono-L] [phonolist] 5700 series Blue Amberols

2011-03-17 Thread Steven Medved
From Ron D: Bill, I assume they finally recorded DDs at 78 because it was the same speed as needle cut Edison discs. The change was made in Feb. 1929 when the old 79 Fifth Avenue Studios were abandoned for new ones further up 5th avenue. All DDs with matrix numbers of 19025 and above were

Re: [Phono-L] Edison 2min Mexican cylinders

2011-03-14 Thread Steven Medved
The best thing is to alway bid, I got mine for around $70. The 2 minute BA is loud and clear with more surface noise than a regular wax cylinder. The wax amberol wax cylinders when worn have a lot more surface noise.

Re: [Phono-L] Tone arm cast mount for Victor VV 2-40 needed( Norm Smith contact info)

2011-03-09 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.wwindups.com/ This has the Smith's contact info. From: maff...@bresnan.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 07:14:59 -0700 Subject: [Phono-L] Tone arm cast mount for Victor VV 2-40 needed( Norm Smith contact info) Phono Listers: Does anyone on this

[Phono-L] NOS Diaphragm?

2011-03-08 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/Edison-Reproducer-Copper-Diaphragm-New-Old-stock-/250785024210 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Black Patti... Black Swan

2011-03-01 Thread Steven Medved
..that is sad. I think the early Guy Lombardo's on the Okeh label from the late 1920s are not half bad actually. Same goes with Lawrence Welk from the late 1920s. -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Phono-l phono-l

Re: [Phono-L] Black Patti... Black Swan

2011-02-28 Thread Steven Medved
Those are impossible to enjoy no matter what the song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4qcCIH0yg0 NAH ITS A GUY LOMBARDO That's right... you snatched a Black Swan out of my hands and gave me a Glen Miller saying I'd enjoy it more. Jerry

Re: [Phono-L] Black Patti... Black Swan

2011-02-28 Thread Steven Medved
the late 1920s. -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, Feb 28, 2011 10:37 am Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Black Patti... Black Swan hose are impossible to enjoy no matter what the song. ttp://www.youtube.com/watch

Re: [Phono-L] In The Groove - Upcoming Events calendar

2011-02-27 Thread Steven Medved
I belong to both CAPS and MAPS, both are very enjoyable. My favorite issue of The Sound Box is September 2006 with the George Paul Home article. I keep it on my desk and reference it often. That one article was worth my membership dues for all the years I have belonged to the new and

Re: [Phono-L] victrola number 4 a reproducer

2011-02-26 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Sean, You are correct, the No 4 was made to allow people who could not afford a new machine to play electrical records. The first nickel and gold plated ones are made of brass, the later No 4 A 's are pot metal. Some of the 4 A 's have a No 2 mica in an aluminum reducer. The HMV

Re: [Phono-L] Let us not forget....

2011-02-26 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Brad, If an Edison record remained in the catalog long enough it can be found in the earliest form, celluloid surfaces, and the last style of white label. I believe Let Us Not Forget came out around the time when the surface noise was the worse and I have seen it in white label on

Re: [Phono-L] Black Patti... Black Swan

2011-02-26 Thread Steven Medved
Did you enjoy the Glen Miller more? If it was this one you would have. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HeiunP7flgfeature=fvst Steve That's right... you snatched a Black Swan out of my hands and gave me a Glen Miller saying I'd enjoy it more. Jerry

[Phono-L] Who was asking about the Gem D? Here is a D with an E carriage

2011-02-26 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/160549040696 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Gem D or E

2011-02-24 Thread Steven Medved
The earlier phonos had the first letter of the machine in the serial number like the H in home and S in standard and G in gem. The early C and D models have the C or D at the end of the serial number. In 1908 for a while the B C and D models were made at the same time which is why you

Re: [Phono-L] Argosy reproducer

2011-02-22 Thread Steven Medved
What got me interested was the drawing in the Frow book, I figured if it was so rare that only a drawing was available I wanted to find one. Years later I saw one on eBay and I decided to wait until the auction ended and I wrote the buyer who thanked me and sent me photos. So far I have seen

[Phono-L] I am looking for an original limit screw for an automatic REPRODUCER

2011-02-21 Thread Steven Medved
steve_nor...@msn.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Needed limit screw for automatic recorder

2011-02-19 Thread Steven Medved
steve_nor...@msn.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Let us not forget

2011-02-07 Thread Steven Medved
Is this title being newly made? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Timing your cylinder phonograph the Dazer way works great on disc machines

2011-02-02 Thread Steven Medved
Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.org -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 10:49 AM To: Phono-l Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Timing your cylinder

Re: [Phono-L] Timing your cylinder phonograph the Dazer way works great on disc machines

2011-02-01 Thread Steven Medved
in percentage, not rpm. So it is now easy for me to find 76 rpm and 80rpm. I still think that these standard speeds are too fast for some records, particularly those made before about 1912. GrnMountianBill On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 10:49 AM, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote

Re: [Phono-L] Timing your cylinder phonograph the Dazer way works great on disc machines

2011-02-01 Thread Steven Medved
The interesting thing is knowing the speed of your machine without all that effort. Steve It all may be a moot point really that you have the speed dialed in to such accuracy but it is an interesting topic. Mike Oldcranky

Re: [Phono-L] Timing your cylinder phonograph the Dazer way works great on disc machines

2011-02-01 Thread Steven Medved
My Standard A, Triumph A and E do not have them. I had one home and one standard that had them but I sold them both. What is wrong with the timing marks on the carriage support rod? It is already paid for. On 02/01/2011 08:00 AM, Steven Medved wrote: Hello Cylinder Phono owners

Re: [Phono-L] Timing your cylinder phonograph the Dazer way works great on disc machines

2011-02-01 Thread Steven Medved
, 2011 at 9:00 AM, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: Hello Cylinder Phono owners, Are you tired of using those hard to read strobes for your cylinder player or the dreaded count the piece of paper hitting your finger? If so you can measure the RPM's with the: Wood/Metal Lathe

Re: [Phono-L] Brain cramp!!!!

2011-01-31 Thread Steven Medved
If they are 4 minute. Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:58:26 -0800 From: nickja...@gmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Brain cramp I should know this but I can't come up with a confident answer can one play Col/Indestructible celluloid cyls on an Amberola?

Re: [Phono-L] Brain cramp!!!!

2011-01-31 Thread Steven Medved
If I had an A1 with an M. How do the Lamberts sound? The Blue Amberol 2 minute records have a lot of surface noise. Steve So you gonna play those Pink Lamberts on those Amberolas?lol. I do have a Indestructible reproducer in a box somewhere around the house.4 Min tho' Mike

Re: [Phono-L] $6100.01 Edison Standard Phonograph

2011-01-26 Thread Steven Medved
I think that the detailed description is one of the keys to successful selling on e-bay. I have never had the knack of doing that. = Lightfoot IA was an eBay seller with good feedback. He would take common 2 minute Edison gold molded records and sell

Re: [Phono-L] $6100.01 Edison Standard Phonograph

2011-01-26 Thread Steven Medved
This phonograph was rarely used, and the evidence of that is borne out in aspect of its appearance, regardless of the angle from which it is viewed. You can normally tell how much a phonograph has been played by the brass gears. Herman found a Triumph E and the small brass gears had no

Re: [Phono-L] $6100.01 Edison Standard Phonograph

2011-01-26 Thread Steven Medved
I think I have only seen one on eBay. now the book by frow and al shows a g anyone seen a g ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] The Orlando Show

2011-01-24 Thread Steven Medved
The Florida show was even better than last year, it was laid out very nicely. The dealers I spoke with told me they did better this year than last. I did not get to talk with Joan this year, she was busy each time I went by but I did enjoy seeing her and Rob as I walked by. Bob Cole did a

Re: [Phono-L] MG

2011-01-23 Thread Steven Medved
Mike, Your T and your TAE phonos both have cranks, don't they? Steve Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:09:58 -0800 From: smst...@gmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] MG I agree Rich. It is clearly marked and it is just friends talking. The mod is very hands off. That is

Re: [Phono-L] PayPal shipping

2011-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
Not if it has electronic or online postage, I do it all the time. Next time read the restriction note. I mail on a regular basis, I work at the airport so the airport post office is very convenient. Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:16:59 -0800 From: back...@yahoo.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Theodore Roosevelt cylinder

2011-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
Both. Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:27:35 -0800 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Theodore Roosevelt cylinder Hello all Well, after I had offered it here with no takers, I had listed my Theodore Roosevelt cylinder on eBay, It used to be that they went

Re: [Phono-L] PayPal shipping

2011-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
PayPal is good for first class and media, USPS.com is good for priority. Thanks for you comment, I did not know that. Steve Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 19:48:31 -0800 From: back...@yahoo.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] PayPal shipping One other thing to consider is

[Phono-L] PayPal shipping

2011-01-16 Thread Steven Medved
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_ship-now Did you know you can ship things via PayPal? I just finished rebuilding a reproducer and I was able to purchase the postage for the same price as the guy who sent it to me plus an extra 19 cents for the delivery confirmation, it is well

Re: [Phono-L] Potential Fraud - Beware (?)

2011-01-14 Thread Steven Medved
Before eBay hid the buyers ID I bid on an Alva to see the final price and get photos. A man wrote and told me he had a number of Alvas in stock and would be happy to sell me one for $1500. Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:20:25 -0800 From: hexaph...@sbcglobal.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Victor on Ebay

2010-12-24 Thread Steven Medved
When I receive an answer to my question from an eBay seller and I click on the link is says removed so I believe eBay has a problem with links. Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:37:22 -0800 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor on Ebay Strange. When I

[Phono-L] “ National Phonograph” medallion c ranks

2010-12-09 Thread Steven Medved
Does anyone have any idea when( i.e.- what serial number range or date) Edison stopped putting the “ National Phonograph” medallion cranks on the suitcase Homes and began using the plain cranks ? I would be interested in knowing what year they stopped making them for the other phonographs

Re: [Phono-L] Seller's Name was/ Frankenreproducer alert

2010-12-06 Thread Steven Medved
Was this the person who called himself Auntie Dodo? Whoa. If it's who I'm thinking it is, he's been around for a while - I remember him from the Phonatics AOL list days (way back in the mid-90's). I don't remember his name either, but as I recall, he would use his mother's address on

Re: [Phono-L] Seller's Name was/ Frankenreproducer alert

2010-12-06 Thread Steven Medved
If you look at his ratings they are actually quite good. Hi all! I'll be be honest and say I have dealt with this individual in the past. I guess I'll provide a contrarian view to those experiences posted thus far. I purchased an Edison machine from him and it was packed

Re: [Phono-L] Seller's Name was/ Frankenreproducer alert

2010-12-06 Thread Steven Medved
...), but based on personal experience, both my own and that of my friend and customer, I can only conclude that this seller is dangerous. He certainly doesn't appear to make any effort to play by the same rules. That's my take on it. Andy On Dec 6, 2010, at 12:32 PM, Steven Medved wrote

Re: [Phono-L] Frankenreproducer alert

2010-12-03 Thread Steven Medved
Wasn't this the person who had the Triumph A that appeared in numerous 'original' configurations? This reproducer has a C stylus and bar and a reproduction hinge block. Many D reproducers have C stylus and bars, perhaps because they were used to play the regular cylinders after the Concert

Re: [Phono-L] Think streaming internet music is new? Check out this phonograph service from 1910...

2010-11-22 Thread Steven Medved
I thought Mike was old cranky. From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:35:50 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Think streaming internet music is new? Check out this phonograph service from 1910... Hi Loran, Sorry about the link not working

Re: [Phono-L] Grafonola reproducer

2010-11-18 Thread Steven Medved
I used a wire brush handle to make a spanner for the Edison compression rings. Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:02:21 -0800 From: dda...@sbcglobal.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Grafonola reproducer Make a spanner wrench out of a length of wood and two pins placed at the

Re: [Phono-L] contact info requested

2010-11-18 Thread Steven Medved
burdettewalt...@yahoo.com webmas...@misteropera.com http://teen-boy-preview.com/index.html From: maff...@bresnan.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:20:30 -0700 Subject: [Phono-L] contact info requested All: I received the following earlier this year to an

Re: [Phono-L] contact info requested

2010-11-18 Thread Steven Medved
-preview.com?? Did you get your email hijacked? John --Original Message-- From: Steven Medved Sender: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org To: Phono-l ReplyTo: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] contact info requested Sent: Nov 18, 2010 3:29 PM burdettewalt...@yahoo.com

Re: [Phono-L] contact info requested

2010-11-18 Thread Steven Medved
appear in the first email and I was worried... Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com Sender: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:46:36 To: Phono-lphono-l@oldcrank.org Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List

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?

2010-11-12 Thread Steven Medved
Depends on the condition. From: tom...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:06:17 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Original or restored? I have always believed in keeping my phonographs in as close to original condition as is possible. Fixing them, but not stripping and

Re: [Phono-L] [OFF-L] Early cygnet horn without the spring

2010-11-10 Thread Steven Medved
. For those who are unfamiliar with this early horn, I have posted a picture of the horn and crane and the suspension bolt at this link: http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Early%20Cygnet%20Horn/ John Robles --- On Mon, 11/8/10, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com

[Phono-L] Early cygnet horn without the spring

2010-11-09 Thread Steven Medved
moves which results in a more uniform carriage pressure. But this original setup was not satisfactory, I'm sure, and that's why the later versions use the spring to suspend the horn from the crane. Greg Bogantz - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com

[Phono-L] Early cygnet horn without the spring

2010-11-09 Thread Steven Medved
moves which results in a more uniform carriage pressure. But this original setup was not satisfactory, I'm sure, and that's why the later versions use the spring to suspend the horn from the crane. Greg Bogantz - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com

Re: [Phono-L] Early cygnet horn without the spring

2010-11-09 Thread Steven Medved
- Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phonolist phonol...@yahoogroups.com; Phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 9:08 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Early cygnet horn without the spring Hello, Does anyone have an early cygnet horn without

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