My father who started collecting in the 1950's also had only those 2 books.
Those were the only ones available at the time. The books I have, my father's,
are both first editions. But not in great shape since he obviously used them!
Inside the Tinfoil to Stereo is a printed letter from A.Nugent
There is no doubt that this was work of a deranged mad man, to create this
ultimate CRAPANOLA!!
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From: est...@localnet.com
To: phonol...@yahoogroups.com; phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 11:05 PM
Subject: [Phono-L] Franken-Crapophone
You are lucky to have been given that book. I was one of a very few who
took From Tin Foil To Stereo out of our library. I used to know the exact
spot on the shelf where it resided. One day, I went in to borrow it only to
learn that it had disappeared! Someday I'll find an affordable (i.e.
The only problem is there are many items for sale on eBay that are very
poorly described. Sometimes to the buyers benefit and sometimes not.
These people who spend all week going to auctions and buying everything
that you can ship UPS without breaking are not going to invest the time
or
They did AFTER they finally stopped the original auction where it was being
presented as authentic. If you read my post, I say that, and they only
re-listed it after I emailed them three times. You are looking at the
re-listed item, Rich. John
From: timsanti...@northstate.net
To:
I have not bothered to look at the auction at all. I was making a
GENERAL comment regarding eBay auctions and sellers in general. If you
read what I wrote again you will notice that I commented on the ethical
quality of some sellers, but not all.
John Maeder wrote:
They did AFTER they
He was actually talking to Tim, Rich. He just put the wrong name.
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From: Rich rich-m...@octoxol.com
To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 9:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Franken-Crapophone
I have not bothered to look at
You can shave the black wax records if you treat them with a softening
solvent.
On Mar 12, 2008, at 10:57 AM, Peter Fraser wrote:
no, you can't shave and record on black wax, only brown.
On Mar 12, 2008, at 6:24 AM, Ron L wrote:
You can't fix them since the mold has eaten away the sound
What I've been told is that there are small voids or bubbles in black
wax, which causes crackle.
Sent from my iPhone
-- Peter
pjfra...@mac.com
On Mar 12, 2008, at 8:55 AM, Ron L lhera...@bu.edu wrote:
Ah, yes, Black wax is another story. For some reason, I was just
thinking
about brown
I agree with all of you. One must be careful in not only collecting
phonographs, but collecting anything in general. This is especially true for
the
first timer that wants to jump into 'collecting.' I read an email from someone
in
this thread not long ago that used the adjective 'sleazy'
Heat softens the entire cylinder and does not make a mess.
Steve Andersen wrote:
I have not done this is many of years but I think I used turpentine. If
you use the solvent with a rag (messy) you don't have to shave them.
Sound quality won't be nearly as good on the black cylinders as with
I'm totally confused on who I was addressing. I thought it was Rich. Who's
Tim? Sorry for any confusion. John
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:29:17 -0500
From: rich-m...@octoxol.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Franken-Crapophone
Well, I wondered I thought I was
Tim is who chimed in to say that the listing said REPLICA three times, etc,
and asked what the problem with it was.
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From: John Maeder appywan...@hotmail.com
To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 3:19 PM
Subject: RE:
Jerry,
Thanks for your kind words about my new position in CAPS. There's no doubt that
they wanted me simply for eye-candy. But it's worth noting that CAPS is not
just for California collectors - any more than MAPS is solely for those living
in Michigan. I've been a member of both
Apologies, Rich! John
From: esrobe...@hotmail.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Franken-Crapophone
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:15:26 -0500
Tim is who chimed in to say that the listing said REPLICA three times, etc,
and asked what the problem with it was.
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Thanks, George for your comments about CAPS. I have been amazed at the
quality of the CAPS Journal, The Sound Box. The articles by you, Tim,
Rene and the others are outstanding. I agree, this is the oustanding
journal in the hobby. The Journal alone is worth the membership price.
The
There are many fine organizations or chapters out there that would be of
interest to phonograph collectors.
MAPS and CAPS are two of the best, no argument there. OTAPS is another that
I've heard good things about. There are great organizations in most every area
of the US as well as
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