Re: [Phono-L] New collector in Los Angeles

2019-05-26 Thread charles smith via Phono-L
Hi Steve- Please give him this email address. It would be a pleasure to correspond with him. Charlie On Sat, 5/25/19, SN Medved via Phono-L wrote: Subject: [Phono-L] New collector in Los Angeles To: "phono-l@oldcrank.org" Cc: "SN Medved" ,

Re: [Phono-L] C-4 DD stylus

2018-02-16 Thread charles smith via Phono-L
Ron- I think the electric pick up Edison reproducers have a stylus cross bar that has a hole in the center of it to accept a steel needle. Charlie On Fri, 2/16/18, Ron L'Herault via Phono-L wrote: Subject: [Phono-L] C-4 DD

Re: [Phono-L] looking for a few cylinders

2017-09-11 Thread charles smith via Phono-L
Please send me your list. I may be able to help. Charlie On Mon, 9/11/17, Richard Rubin via Phono-L wrote: Subject: [Phono-L] looking for a few cylinders To: "phono-l@oldcrank.org" Cc: "Richard Rubin"

Re: [Phono-L] Hinges

2017-05-03 Thread charles smith via Phono-L
Try the "Old House Parts company", in Maine. On Tue, 5/2/17, John Selph via Phono-L wrote: Subject: [Phono-L] Hinges To: "'Antique Phonograph List'" Cc: "John Selph" Date: Tuesday, May

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Electric Diamond Discs

2016-02-26 Thread charles smith via Phono-L
Hi Tom- Do you have any 52,000 series Billy Murray titles in there?? Charlie. On Fri, 2/26/16, Hawthorn's Antique Audio via Phono-L wrote: Subject: [Phono-L] Edison Electric Diamond Discs To: "Maillist Phono-L"

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc Stylus Rebuild

2015-12-31 Thread charles smith via Phono-L
Hi- And I would sincerely add to the comments of John Robles. I have known Steve Medved since 2007.He has rebuilt at least four Edison reproducers for me. In every rebuild, the reproducer came back cleaner and sounded MUCH better than before Steve worked on it. Steve is one of those rare people

Re: [Phono-L] Edison C1 and C2 diamonds for playing DD records

2015-11-11 Thread charles smith via Phono-L
Hi Everybody- Steve used a Bruce Diamond in my Amberola Diamond "C" reproducer. That one part, included in the rebuild,expertly installed by Steve, made a world of difference in B.A. playback. Tone and volume was impressive !  ~Charlie~ On Tuesday, November 10, 2015 7:55 PM, SN Medved

Re: [Phono-L] Steve Medved Repair

2014-04-20 Thread charles smith
Hi John: Steve has rebuilt two Diamond C one N and one N56 for me. He did the same work for me always too shelf ! Happy Easter to one and all ! -Charlie- -- On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 3:23 PM EDT john robles wrote: Hello all Just wanted to tell you (as if I had to) of

Re: [Phono-L] Why our hobby is completely incomprehensible to youth

2014-04-14 Thread charles smith
Thanks Peter ! I wonder what their reactions would be with one of my tinfoil machines !! Charlie. -- On Mon, Apr 14, 2014 7:23 PM EDT Peter Fraser wrote: http://gizmodo.com/kids-reacting-to-an-old-cassette-walkman-is-wonderful-a-1562953596 Sent from my iPhone

Re: [Phono-L] Why our hobby is completely incomprehensible to youth

2014-04-14 Thread charles smith
Hi Curt: I'm scheduled to bring one of my S-A machines to demonstrate for my Daughter Samantha's 3rd grade class. The kids marvel the most when I carefully remove the foil and let them have it.They are so mesmerized that there isn't electricity,headphones or other externals to accomplish

Re: [Phono-L] Victrola 8-4 (VV 8-4)

2014-03-15 Thread charles smith
Hi Men: I don't post a lot but DO enjoy the dialogue. Regarding this post, many acoustic phonographs tonal output can be custom tailored with different styli. A lot can be accomplished by experimenting with soft, medium, tungs tone or fiber/bamboo designs. Charlie.

Re: [Phono-L] [78-L] Edison Special Amberols discussion

2013-11-09 Thread charles smith
- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of charles smith Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2013 12:07 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] [78-L] Edison Special Amberols discussion Hi Ron: My two cents. Some of the beveled ended BA's sound

Re: [Phono-L] [78-L] Edison Special Amberols discussion

2013-11-08 Thread charles smith
Hi Ron: My two cents. Some of the beveled ended BA's sound just as good as the flat tops.Namely all of them up to about 2470 which are still live. There were also some live recordings released sporadically from when dubbing took over until 1928. One Special recording ( the Peerless Minstrels

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

2013-09-02 Thread charles smith
Hi John: Slowly wind the spring and watch the barrel. You should see a approx. dime sized threaded projection with a flat headed screwdriver slot on the barrel part facing you.Wind the spring fully and so you can see the opening and inject about a teaspoon of grease/oil mixture. Replace the

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

2013-03-24 Thread charles smith
I know Steve.He's a follower of The Lord.You will not find a more honest or caring person.He is that rare guy that gives 110%! ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

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

2013-03-24 Thread charles smith
I saw his link in there. His brown wax will soon be moldy like his clouded mental judgement. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

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

2013-03-24 Thread charles smith
Is this Bill Bill Floyd ? ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

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

2013-01-27 Thread charles smith
Thanks Steve! ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] AMAZING COLLECTION!!!

2012-04-17 Thread charles smith
Thanks Curt ! I moved and my main computer crashed but we'll keep in touch! Hope to have things on track soon ! ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Cylinder Reproducer INFO Needed...

2012-01-08 Thread charles smith
Thanks !! From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sun, January 8, 2012 9:19:37 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cylinder Reproducer INFO Needed... Hello Curt, I have replied off list with photos. This reproducer was made to play the

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola B-VIII

2012-01-07 Thread charles smith
Thanks ! From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phonol...@yahoogroups.com; phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sat, January 7, 2012 4:07:19 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Amberola B-VIII Hello, Does anyone know what month the B-VIII was introduced and if it

[Phono-L] Edison's Son Not a Chip off the Old Block..Subjectwas RE: Phono-L and Censorship

2006-12-24 Thread charles smith
Hi Doug.If you have a modern turntable with a lateral/vertical switch Expert Stylus in England makes a great .0037 full conical stylus that really works! It's made just for diamond discs.If you need more info. on it,feel free to drop me a line.Charlie. Douglas Houston cdh...@earthlink.net

[Phono-L] Indestructible 4-m boxes

2006-12-24 Thread charles smith
Hello.Does anyone have Indestructible,Oxford,Columbia four-minute boxes for sale?Thanks,Charlie. allena...@aol.com wrote: Hi, Anything interesting turning up at the Show tomorrow? Does anyone need an oak case for an Edison/North American Class M (battery) phono? Or a motor for a Columbia N

[Phono-L] records I'm aloud to play

2006-12-24 Thread charles smith
Hi Jerry.I see from the list and e-mail you sell blue amberols.Is there a way I can get a list? Thanks,Charlie. DeeDee Blais deedeebl...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello Kevan, You can play any 4-min Blue Amberol (Edison) or Columbia 4-min Indestructible as well as a few other brands. It might be easier