[Phono-L] tape residue

In that case I would use Trilby's Hammered Pewter Finish Rejuvenator. It is only available in England. P.S. - I trust you are kidding about the hammered pewter finish... John Robles Richard Rubin richard_ru...@hotmail.com wrote: I believe the finish is actually hammered pewter. Would

[Phono-L] the early a-250

. There is another difference int he A-250 that I haven't found in the others. The lock mechanism takes a key that has only one notch cut into the 'tooth', not two as in all other DDs I have had or seen. I have a Dolphin key that has the one notch cut in it as the other will not fit. John Robles Peter

[Phono-L] Edison A-250 rescue inquiry

Hi Andy Sorry for the trauma, that's always sad to hear...I was interested in the key escutcheons you mentioned - can you get me a picture of them? My A250 (SN 12080) has no escutcheons, but there is an outline around the keyhole for them and they appear not to have any holes at top or

[Phono-L] Victor part needed

Hi All I need the spring and tonearm pivot for a Victor II. That's the little metal rod with a point at one end that holds the tonearm against the back bracket. Anyone got one they can spare/ I need the spring too. Thanks! John Robles From bruce78...@comcast.net Mon Jun 18 05:35:05 2007

[Phono-L] Re: Indian records wanted

files, restored and/or unrestored, as well as scanning the labels, if you need more information. Just let me know. Best Regards, Robert - Original Message - From: john robles To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 12:03 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Re: Indian records

[Phono-L] Re: Indian records wanted

oops, didn't realize that was a public posting! Sorry guys! john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: HI Robert THanks! I am actually looking for Indian (Hindi) recordings, so the Turkish ones aren't quite what I was hoping for. Thanks for your help though! John Robert Wright wrote: John, I

[Phono-L] Why hasn't anyone bid?

Ya know, the one thing I really can;t figure out is, let's say he CAN sell it at auction for 5 mil. Even with fees he'd walkaway with more than 2 or 3 million. What's wrong with that, especially because he supposedly got it free from his grandad, or whoever. This whole deal smells funny. John

[Phono-L] Why hasn't anyone bid?

That was probably him shilling. Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: Someone did bid when it had a reserve.http://tinyurl.com/3drhp7ttthttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemih=019sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AITviewitem=item=290112620275 Sat, 12 May 2007 17:44:30 +0200 From:

[Phono-L] Re: Indian records wanted

to ya. - Original Message - From: john robles To: Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 10:20 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Re: Indian records wanted And no, they are NOT for playing on a Crapophone!! ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono

[Phono-L] Amberola 30 Value

pay more than say $175 to allow for repair costs and a fair profit margin. But that's just me and it's based on California prices I've seen recently. I have seen Amberola 30s going for about $400-475 on eBay. John Robles Mgraziano1 mgrazia...@o-lite.com wrote: Someone local has an Amberola 30

[Phono-L] Photos of new Victor repro Horn Elbows

Okay, I joined yet another service. This time you should all be able to see the pics. FOllow the link, and click on view album. Let me know if it works!! Thanks John Robles http://public.fotki.com/john9ten/ From ryansrecor...@hotmail.com Sat Apr 21 11:44:57 2007 From: ryansrecor

[Phono-L] Excellent Victor Repro Elbows Now Available

Message - From: john robles To: Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 11:51 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Excellent Victor Repro Elbows Now Available Hi All I was gonna write this note to Tim Fabrizio, but I thought I would seek a wider audience for these plaudits! I ordered a Victor exact repro

[Phono-L] Vic IV before and after

- Original Message - From: John Robles To: Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 5:43 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Vic IV before and after Vic IV before and after I am pretty much done with the Vic IV I bought. Check my album for the before and after pics. John Robles http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/john9

[Phono-L] Vic IV before and after

Then my refinisher did his job! Only he didn't fill the grain like I asked... Bob rvu...@comcast.net wrote: You fooled me the machine looks like an original finish. RMV - Original Message - From: john robles To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 9:51 AM Subject

[Phono-L] COlumbia Elite help!

machine? --RR From: John Robles Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] COlumbia Elite help! Date: 13 Apr 2007 02:39:49 -0700 COlumbia Elite help! Hi all I thought I had uploaded this message before but I haven't seen it yet, so here goes! I need the two

[Phono-L] Vic IV before and after

I have changed the privacy setting to public, so maybe that will help. Peter Fraser pjfra...@alamedanet.net wrote: No photos are available Sorry, john9...@pacbell.net has not enabled any public albums in their account. On Apr 13, 2007, at 2:43 AM, John Robles wrote: Vic IV before

yahoo photos nonfunctional, was Re: [Phono-L] Vic IV before and after

nothing is accessible and asks me to log in even though it welcomes me with my user name, i log in, and then there's no way to navigate to your album. if anyone knows how to make it work, please advise. On Apr 13, 2007, at 9:44 AM, john robles wrote: I have changed the privacy setting to public

[Phono-L] EUREKA!! - was Vic IV speed control help

advise. On Apr 13, 2007, at 9:44 AM, john robles wrote: I have changed the privacy setting to public, so maybe that will help. Peter Fraser pjfra...@alamedanet.net wrote: No photos are available Sorry, john9...@pacbell.net has not enabled any public albums in their account

yahoo photos nonfunctional, was Re: [Phono-L] Vic IV before and af ter

robles wrote: I have changed the privacy setting to public, so maybe that will help. Peter Fraser wrote: No photos are available Sorry, john9...@pacbell.net has not enabled any public albums in their account. On Apr 13, 2007, at 2:43 AM, John Robles wrote: Vic IV before and after

[Phono-L] COlumbia Elite help!

the shutter. I think that you would have to make them yourself to match the originals exactly, but you could probably find something close at a hardware store. I am in the SFV, if you want to come by and look at it. On Apr 13, 2007, at 2:39 AM, John Robles wrote: COlumbia Elite help! Hi all I

[Phono-L] Re:Book: A World of Antique Phonographs

Hi George! Would you please send one to john9...@pacbell.net? Thank you. And a hearty and heartfelt thank you to you and Tim for creating a series that is the definitive library on the phonogaph collecting hobby. John gpaul2...@aol.com wrote: Dave, My understanding is that pdf files

[Phono-L] Victor Auxetophone Horn on ebay

Check item number 270101253654 on ebay. It's an Auxetophone horn!! Good price if you ask meThey listed it as being for a Vic IV, V or VI, and I used the 'Make An Offer' option, then I realized it is way too big for my machine. I wanted to retract, then I realized what it was and verified it

[Phono-L] C-19 with original grillecloth??

Thanks Loran! Loran Hughes lo...@oldcrank.com wrote: John, Download Google's Picasa at http://tinyurl.com/yxjx5b and use their free 250MB upload service. Loran On Mar 15, 2007, at 7:07 AM, john robles wrote: How cool is that!! This is original then. THe texture made me think so. Anyone

[Phono-L] C-19 orig cloth pics

range in good or better condition? Thanks. Allen BRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com./HTML From john9...@pacbell.net Sat Mar 17 21:31:16 2007 From: john9...@pacbell.net (john robles

[Phono-L] C-19 with original grillecloth??

...@mail.intellitechcomputing.com From my research, the orignal cloth was raw silk dyed a salmon color. tis was for the oak machines all the way into the Amberola 30. That is oak with a piano or low gloss finish. Rich On Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:03:35 -0700 (PDT), john robles wrote: HI All By being in the right place

[Phono-L] C-19 with original grillecloth??

was for the oak machines all the way into the Amberola 30. That is oak with a piano or low gloss finish. Rich On Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:03:35 -0700 (PDT), john robles wrote: HI All By being in the right place at the right time, I received a gift of an oak C-19 Chippendale DD phono with 66

[Phono-L] Hijacked eBay Account!

That is a classic scam...I have seen that on ebay before where they can't send more pics. It's probably because they stole the pics from a former auction or even off the net. THe item is almost never in the same geographical location as well. This is setting off big alarm bells!!! John Robles

[Phono-L] Columbia tonearm needed

to align with the open slot on the elbow) should you need to tap it lightly. Otherwise, it will look like most of the elbows you see on eBay . Walt -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Saturday, February 24

[Phono-L] Columbia tonearm needed

on. The wire clip is part of the slot and tab system. I raised the arm 90 degrees and off it came. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 12:17 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject

[Phono-L] Columbia tonearm needed

90 degrees from play position to slide it off the elbow, so there are only two attachment systems and not three as I had mis-remembered. Ron -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007

[Phono-L] Whaddya think it will get?

looks like it's in truly amazing condition. I've never followed a phono doll auction, but I'm following this one. best, r. - Original Message - From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 7:56 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Whaddya think

[Phono-L] Whaddya think it will get?

were available? Any info on the voice artist who made them, and/or where they were recorded? I do know this: that doll looks like it's in truly amazing condition. I've never followed a phono doll auction, but I'm following this one. best, r. - Original Message - From: john robles

[Phono-L] Edison's Birthday

I could play my bagpipes. No, really. Andrew Baron a...@popyrus.com wrote: On Feb 9, 2007, at 8:38 PM, john robles wrote: Can it be a chocolate cigar? That'd do it! But without the odour, you'd have to figure out some way of driving everyone else out of the room. ~ AB

[Phono-L] Edison's Birthday

Actually, I must admit to being goofy myself. In honor of my 'hero, my partner planted heliotropes in our garden, Edison's favorite flower. John Robles Andrew Baron a...@popyrus.com wrote: Ouch. On Feb 10, 2007, at 9:45 AM, Jim Nichol wrote: Yesterday I took a little statue (bust

[Phono-L] Edison's Birthday

Arrgh. Dennis Back back...@yahoo.com wrote: --- john robles wrote: I could play my bagpipes. No, really. But don't HARP on it. ;-) For those that don't know, John also plays the harp (magnificently I might add). Dennis

[Phono-L] Barry Kasindorf??

Hi Barry - Can you email me on a personal basis or give me your email? Thanks John From deedeebl...@yahoo.com Sun Feb 11 20:52:00 2007 From: deedeebl...@yahoo.com (DeeDee Blais) Date: Sun Feb 11 20:52:27 2007 Subject: [Phono-L] Cylinders for sale! Message-ID:

[Phono-L] Edison's Birthday

Ya know, some people would call an annual ritual like that goofy, but we phono collectors are a different bunch, and proud of it. I think your ritual sounds great. I will have to decide what to do myself...Maybe make his favorite dessert, apple pie. Good for you for honoring Edison!! John

[Phono-L] Edison's Birthday

playing Let Us Not Forget (which I got when I was 14 or 15), and other selections. I've been doing this for about 30 years already! I guess we're all a little nuts. Best, Andy Baron On Feb 9, 2007, at 7:22 PM, john robles wrote: Ya know, some people would call an annual ritual like that goofy

[Phono-L] Fancy cabinet victrola on eBay

It looks familiar...didn't it sell on ebay a year or two ago? It's an interesting item. ebay item 160081847138 or try the link at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewItemitem=160081847138 John Robles From john9...@pacbell.net Thu Feb 8 18:48:50 2007 From: john9

[Phono-L] Columbia AS reborn

Ken, people like you give hope to the rest of us. What an amazing transformation. And what satisfaction you must have from having saved a machine that many of us might have given up on. Congrats and bravo! John Robles Ken Danckaert k...@lemur.org wrote: Awhile back one of the members posted

[Phono-L] removing turn table cleaning lead screw half nut

If using a lubricant on the hub, becareful that it does not make contact with the felt - I am sure we have all seen turntables with nice original felt that has a 4 or 5 inch wide oil stain from sucking up excess lubricant from the hub area... Walt waltsomm...@comcast.net wrote: Try good

[Phono-L] in the papers

Good article! John Ron L lhera...@bu.edu wrote: Hi gang, http://tinyurl.com/2e2kxa will take you too an article about my collection. Loran thought you all might enjoy it. Ron ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Electrolas

I second the motion. I had an Electrola XVII myself, and it was a beautiful machine, with the record light, etc, but to be honest, I missed the pure joy of winding the spring myself, which I think is central to enjoyment of phonograph collecting. I sold it in favor of an English Oak XIV (or was

[Phono-L] Got a Victor Brass Belled Horn?

, but most folks seem to prefer the MG. Not me, though, apparently. --RR From: john robles Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Got a Victor Brass Belled Horn? Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2007 18:56:01 -0800 (PST) Hi folks I was thinking, I had asked if anyone could

[Phono-L] Got a Victor Brass Belled Horn?

LOL, I wondered what that metallic taste was!! Rich rich-m...@octoxol.com wrote: Possibly now used to funnel tequila into bottles. ;-) On Tue, 2 Jan 2007 00:44:50 -0800 (PST), john robles wrote: Hi there A friend of mine recently bought some outside horn Victor machines in Mexico

[Phono-L] Try to do someone a favor...

stand the thought of people getting ripped off. From the tone of the letter, I think he is a bad guy that got caught cheating... John From john9...@pacbell.net Sun Dec 31 18:54:30 2006 From: john9...@pacbell.net (john robles) Date: Sun Dec 31 18:54:43 2006 Subject: [Phono-L] Speaking of favors

[Phono-L] Here's a challenging phono question

is - no motor. It uses the Opera motor, and if one were found I imagine it would cost what, $2000? John Robles From larsont...@charter.net Thu Dec 28 07:14:20 2006 From: larsont...@charter.net (Larsons) Date: Thu Dec 28 07:14:39 2006 Subject: [Phono-L] How I get started Message-ID: 000801c72a92

[Phono-L] Need Some Advice on a damaged Victor MG horn

. On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 19:59:34 -0800 (PST), john robles wrote: It was insured for $100. I wonder what it would cost to repair it...I could get an original mg for 3- 400...but just because I have a lot of wiggle room in it doesn't mean I have to spend it all! I am going to try to find an instrument

[Phono-L] Vic IV Advice

I agree. I once had a Vic VI which was 'Farmerized' by Steve Farmer. It was a gorgeous piece of woodwork with that smooth grain. I want this machine to be a showpiece, so I am gonna go the extra mile to get it that way. J DeeDee Blais deedeebl...@yahoo.com wrote: I can't help with the horn

[Phono-L] Need Some Advice on a damaged Victor MG horn

I have sent a letter to the seller who has not yet, of course, answered. We'll have to see if he really used that money for insurance or not! J Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: Hi John, You should contact the Smith's, they are experts in horn restoration. When UPS damaged my horn

[Phono-L] Charter

Loran, your dedication and selflessness are truly appreciated. John Robles Loran Hughes lo...@oldcrank.com wrote: OK folks. After reading all the input over the last couple of days, I've decided to make a slight course correction in Phono-L's direction. Our new charter is as follows

[Phono-L] Need Some Advice on a damaged Victor MG horn

Hi Guys I purchased a Victor IV on eBay that needed some work. Needs a new finish, a few screws are missing (in the machine, not me), a little cosmetic stuff. Not much really, considering I got it for about a third of the retail price. The machine arrived in fine shape, the Victor morning

[Phono-L] Need Some Advice on a damaged Victor MG horn

Can they do that to steel? I thought they just straightened out brass horns. Thanks John Rich rich-m...@octoxol.com wrote: Take horn to the guy who straightens out band instruments. Then strip and refinish. On Tue, 26 Dec 2006 19:59:09 -0800 (PST), john robles wrote: Hi Guys I

[Phono-L] Arionola

Hi Ron I have been looking for one of these machines...is she interested in selling? One went on ebay recently, but it had the wrong reproducer. I have seen a couple sell for about $200-250 or so, tho I am sure one in nice original condition could go for $300. John Ron L'Herault

[Phono-L] Favorite Phonograph Find Stories

, naturally. I asked their price, and for less than $400 I got the two cabinets. As I was loading, they said, oh what the heck, take the machine for free, we can't use it!. It was a banner day! John Robles bruce78rpm bruce78...@comcast.net wrote: About five years ago I got a call from an elderly

[Phono-L] CAPS show report wanted!

Hi James Was it Matt Dillon that attended again? John James Burtnett jburtn...@hotmail.com wrote: The show was about par. A few rarities, a handful large machines, tons of records and one movie star. The banquet was great, as the speaker was well versed in Edison's life history, focusing

[Phono-L] Thomas Edison's Business card

Is this the same guy that was printing 'Phonograph Diplomas'? John Dennis Back back...@yahoo.com wrote: --- Dennis Back wrote: These sets of fake cards were produced about ten-fifteen years ago. The cards were mounted and framed. and they are still being reproduced and sold today at:

[Phono-L] this list vs phonol...@yahoogroups.com

...@yahoogroups.com In-Reply-To: 20031021030603.24014.qm...@web80405.mail.yahoo.com Message-ID: 20031021093517.qusz25700.out004.verizon@rich-2nebpnjbfi That type of behavior is perty much the reason that this list exists. On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 20:06:03 -0700 (PDT), john robles wrote: -Ditto. I was kept

[Phono-L] US $19,990.00 (Reserve met)

Aargh. I can't even fathom paying that for a single record. As I am somewhat of an ignoramus on postwar records, could someone explain to me what the story is concerning the Jubilee recording, since Kurt doesn't say on the auction?? Thanks! John Robles Ryan Barna ryansrecor...@hotmail.com wrote

[Phono-L] Phono Heaven

All I can say is..GGG Jerry DeeDee Blais honestger...@proaxis.com wrote:Hello phononuts! I'm in phono heaven...Yesterday I bought a flat top Pooley VTLA! I work for an electric utility and one of the meter readers spotted it at a local estate sale. It came with most

[Phono-L] Attention Diamond Disc Owners

what kind of sound I can get out of it... John Robles Rich richg...@ix.netcom.com wrote: Leak tight is the way to go. The O ring will improve the sound. The improvement is a function of how much leak there was before inserting the O ring. You can hear the difference. On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 15:39

[Phono-L] Attention Diamond Disc Owners

I'll ask Ron what he did, it has been awhile and I can't quite remember. I will post his hints here. John david c dazer dda...@tir.com wrote: I'd like to hear more about the Columbia Q. Dave - Original Message - From: john robles To: Rich ; Antique phonograph discussion list for pre

[Phono-L] Recording needed.

n- Mike Sorter has created a two-volume set of Uncle Josh cylinders on CD, and I think it is on there. He is on this list so he should see this post, Mike?? John Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu wrote: A fellow brought two cylinders over to me yesterday, hoping I could put them on a CD for him. One

[Phono-L] OTAPS

is dead. Not sure if it will ever be revived. Loran On Tue, 2003-11-18 at 12:10, john robles wrote: Hi Does OTAPS have a monthly or bi monthly newsletter again? I know you used to, and I was a member but only received one issue. Mike Stitt m...@oldcranky.com wrote: The OTAPS meeting

[Phono-L] How to contact Tom the Grillmeister?

Thanks Dave!! david c dazer dda...@tir.com wrote:gril...@greatlakes.net Dave Dazer - Original Message - From: john robles To: phonolist Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 5:07 PM Subject: [Phono-L] How to contact Tom the Grillmeister? Hi All I need to get a contact email for Tom

[Phono-L] Edison Blue Amberol No. 3275

them on the piano! -Phil O'Keefe Visit my Chicago Tunnel Company website at: http://www.ameritech.net/users/chicagotunnel/tunnel1.html -Original Message- From: john robles [SMTP:john9...@pacbell.net] Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 6:40 AM To: Phono-l at oldcrank.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L

[Phono-L] Edison Blue Amberol No. 3275

Hi Glad it got there safe! Enjoy it! John --- Phil O'Keefe pokeefe571 at ameritech.net wrote: Hello John: The record came today safe and sound. We just love it! Thank you very much. -Phil O'Keefe Visit my Chicago Tunnel Company website at:

[Phono-L] AZ to MI for Stanton auction - anyone?

As the part time organist for a 112 year old church that spent over ten years raising 35,000 to rebuild our pipe organ, I sympathize deeply. Ours was installed in 1924, and we love it a lot. Too bad the other church only had cash in mind. John --- Thomas Jordan tomj33 at msn.com wrote: Ray, I

[Phono-L] E-bay mania

Well, you know how rare those Edison Victor phonographs made in Damden, NJ are ;-P John Robles --- Thomas Jordan tomj33 at msn.com wrote: Does the price that this auction is bringing look insane to anyone else? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2188263796category=1442

[Phono-L] E-bay mania

Actually, what I saw of Camden, it may as well be called Damden...Of course this was about 12 years ago.. J --- Sean Miller smille1 at nycap.rr.com wrote: It's a Dam suberb of Camden, right? :-) Sean - Original Message - From: john robles john9ten at pacbell.net To: Antique

[Phono-L] OTAPS

To all you fine Oregon people, I am so sorry I didn't have time to visit on my trip there last week. Yes Ed, I was in OregonWe went to perform at the Pick-A-Thon Roots Music Festival in North Plains. I stayed in Hillsboro, and I must say the whole area, Portland, etc was absolutely beautiful.

[Phono-L] Searching...

as for the Fireside. Thank you! John Robles

[Phono-L] Transitional Style Victor The Second?

. The dimensions of the VIc II type M, which I assume yours is, are 6-3/4x11-3/4x11-3/4. All models after that are 6-13/16x13-5/8x13-5/8. The final model, type F, is 7x14x14. Hope this helps. John Robles bruce78rpm bruce78...@comcast.net wrote: Hmmm, yes I think I will order that book, What

[Phono-L] Edison Grill Cloth

I did get the pics. Nice cloth. I don't think I have seen any nicer. John Bruce Mercer maxbu...@sigecom.net wrote: John, I have emailed you pics of two colors of original DD grill cloth. Let me know if you don't get them. If anyone else needs them, please let me know. I don't have a pic of the

[Phono-L] The Story of 'O' (Model O, that is...)

Dave Dazer john robles wrote: Hey everyone. A friend just recently asked me about a model O reproducer..I have a horror story I would like to submit for your post-hallowe'en reading. I once bought an Amberola 8 for about $375 that was advertised as being 2/4 minute. I knew it should only be 4

[Phono-L] been there, done that?

and mighty.. John RObles Peter Fraser pjfra...@alamedanet.net wrote: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2092922945225517388q=techtv i can't tell if this is a set up or not...does anybody know this guy? -- Peter pjfra...@alamedanet.net ___ Phono-L

[Phono-L] RCA glasses

I don't know anything about them, but I think 8 glasses for $24 with the logo etched in is not a bad price at all. Etching is nicer than having the logo just screen printed on. John Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu wrote: Yesterday I picked up a set of 8 glasses with the letters RCA and the Victor

[Phono-L] shelves for herzog cabinet

That would be Jim Riesenweber. Very nice guy. John Robles drbor...@aol.com wrote: I'm having trouble recalling his name, but the link below is his website. The shelves are not listed for sale here, but his email address is in the site and I'm certain this is the collector who had shelves

[Phono-L] Happy Thanksgiving!

Ditto from here, have a happy holiday, everyone. John Robles Loran T. Hughes lo...@oldcrank.com wrote: Phono-L'ers, I'd just like to say how thankful we are to be associated with a great bunch of folks on this list. Happy Thanksgiving from Phono-L central! Loran, Genetta Lisa Hughes

[Phono-L] for the record collector who has everything?

:) - Original Message - From: john robles To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 12:04 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] for the record collector who has everything? This is tame. What about those mugs from a few years back that looked like Gold Moulded, Columbia 2

[Phono-L] Pot Metal ?

I know the later ones are pot metal, like the ones you find in the Amberolas 30, 50 and 70. The ones from the amberolas 1, 3, 5 and 6 are brass, as I recall. Can't remember if the early Diamond Cs were brass. You find lots of the Diamond Cs with broken pot metal necks John Richard Abraham

[Phono-L] Pot Metal ?

Bingo, that sounds right. I have seen the pot metal ones with the brass tube, and I wondered if the tube had been replaced! John Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: I think there were three types of Diamond C tops, the first was all brass, the second was pot metal with a brass sound

[Phono-L] Seeking Fireside top mount carriage

Hello all I am looking for a top mount carriage for an Edison Fireside, any help available here? Thanks! John Robles

[Phono-L] Fake horn? Item number 6513876679

Interesting looking horn, wonder if it is really wood? The joints seem to be brass or something. That painting is awful! Thomas Jordan tom...@msn.com wrote:Check out this Phonograph horn on e-bay (Item number 6513876679) It isn't often you see a poorly painted Nipper next to the words The

[Phono-L] john9ten sent you this eBay item: Victor VitrolaPhonograph VV-IX w/ Morning Glory Horn (#6513932683)

PRobably took the id plate from another machine. The motor too. Daniel Melvin d...@old-phonographs.com wrote:Looks like a late Victor II to me... I wonder where he got VV-IX? Dan - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 6:01 PM Subject: [Phono-L] john9ten sent

[Phono-L] Wooden horn on eBay

If so I think it could be made nice. Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote:Hi John, You are correct it is wood, for some reason the last time I saw it the photos were not clear. I suspect it is a horn made by the HMV company and the decal was re done. I will ask Anthony and let you know

[Phono-L] Credenza help

a good grill and grill cloth I would think twice about taking it. RMV - Original Message - From: john robles To: Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 12:00 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Credenza help Hi All A friend has offered me a free Credenza cabinet with motor but no horn. How tough should

[Phono-L] Credenza help

for the tonearm. You might find a horn, but even if you don't, you'll have a nice cabinet. You could set a TV in there. hehe From: john robles Hi All A friend has offered me a free Credenza cabinet with motor but no horn. How tough should it be to get a Credenza horn? Perhaps out of a beat up

[Phono-L] Credenza help

is really good and has a good grill and grill cloth I would think twice about taking it. RMV - Original Message - From: john robles To: Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 12:00 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Credenza help Hi All A friend has offered me a free Credenza cabinet with motor

[Phono-L] Recorder

That sounds like the cylinder recorder that used to be sold from some outfit on the east coast, I have forgotten the name...you could record from your cylinder machine onto your computer or thru your stereo. John Dan Kj ediso...@verizon.net wrote: It is a recorder? Sure it isn't a reproducer??

[Phono-L] Credenza help

. john Thomas Jordan tom...@msn.com wrote: Sorry. I've never seen one in person. I was going by the listing. Tom - Original Message - From: john robles To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 3:35 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Credenza help That supposed Credenza motor

[Phono-L] Okay, so how do I send a pic??

Anyway I have seen three authentic Sessions antique clock pics, and I gott say this one is real!! Dave I will send you the pics off list. John john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Here is anothe pic of a Sessions antique advertising clock. JOhn dda...@sbcglobal.net wrote

[Phono-L] cleanthegarage sent you this eBay item: FABULOUS SESSIONSSTORE REGULATOR (#6516086144)

I have sent the pictures off list to the three people who have responded to the original post. Eric Boyles edboy...@alltel.net wrote:Probably a transfer placed on the original glass. Is that wipe marks behind it? Note that the seller does not make any claims in his adwhich should

[Phono-L] Okay, so how do I send a pic??

Sent them, you should have them now. John Eric Boyles edboy...@alltel.net wrote: John If you want to email the photos to me I will post a url for them... Eric john robles wrote: Anyway I have seen three authentic Sessions antique clock pics, and I gott say this one is real!! Dave I

[Phono-L] Phonograph Advertising Clocks

://tinyurl.com/3u92v Eric Vince C. wrote: I think the clock is certainly real... these clocks are very common and not very expensive. It's the glass in question here, that is what would add value to it. - Original Message - From: john robles To: Antique Phonograph List Sent

[Phono-L] Credenza help

if there is a tonearm or not, I will have to find out. Did the Credenza have the two or four spring motor? I saw a motor represented as a Credenza motor on ebay, and it had two springs. The owner of the cabinet says he has a four spring motor for it. Any info/leads are very much appreciated! Thanks John Robles

[Phono-L] Wooden horn on eBay, reply from Anthony

Interesting..I always wonder when they say they are not sure...I have seen a lot of Crap-O-Phones sold by sellers who were 'not sure' if they were original...To me 'not sure' means a. you didn't research it and really don't know what you're selling or b. you may be committing fraud and looking

[Phono-L] reserve on E-ba*

That is a very good point, but on the other hand, let's say I want to bid on your item, but I can only afford to bid a limited amount. I ask your reserve, and you reveal it to me and it is above the limit I can spend. Why should I bid my limited amount and wait out an auction for several days

[Phono-L] repeating mail point

Loran - By the way, I noticed that both the first person to point it out and myself both use Yahoo products, but none of my other mail comes in double only phono-L postings. Still the best board in town! John

[Phono-L] Reserve versus no reserve on Ebay

Reserves are a good way to insure you get a reasonable price. Of course, reasonable is subjective...I would never put a phonograph on without a reserve, as the market has softened so much that I am afraid I would lose money on the deal. I once put a Gem on with a reserve of $450, it didn't

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