Re: [Phono-L] cylinder box lids / are reproes available?
Hi Bob, We have made peel & stick labels for the Edison 2 minute cylinders for some years now. -Scott & Denise Corbett From: Phono-L On Behalf Of Bob Maffit via Phono-L Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2018 8:01 AM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Cc: Bob Maffit Subject: Re: [Phono-L] cylinder box lids / are reproes available? Ron: Thanks for the reply and I will store this resource away. Do want repo lids though. Later Bob From: Phono-L [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Ron L'Herault via Phono-L Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2018 9:55 AM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Cc: Ron L'Herault Subject: Re: [Phono-L] cylinder box lids / are reproes available? Don't know about tops but a friend of mine makes perfect bottoms for the two sizes of Blue Amberol boxes. Ron L From: Phono-L [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Bob Maffit via Phono-L Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2018 10:10 AM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Cc: Bob Maffit Subject: [Phono-L] cylinder box lids / are reproes available? Phono folk: Is anyone making available reproes of cylinder box lids for say Edison Gold Molded 2 min. or Edison 4 min. boxes? If so, I would appreciate the contact information. Thanks in advance Bob Maffit ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org Unsubscribe: phono-l-unsubscr...@oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Edison's Birthday
As a genealogist for 39 years, I have found that census takers were not always big on spelling. Since young Edison was called Al and not Tom, no doubt that they were trying to spell ALVA, an odd name even in that day. -Scott Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of DanKj Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 4:51 PM To: Antique Phonograph List; phonol...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison's Birthday Let me correct myself - he is clearly ennumerated as M for Male - but still named Alana. Maybe I saw him as F on one of the transcribed index sites. Anyway, here's the page with the Edison Family: https://app.box.com/s/p8det7pbqlon0joib3iw - Original Message - From: DanKj ediso...@verizon.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Central TexasThomas Edison Birthday Party | Darn, I forgot the date! | | Happy 167th, TAE. | | ps - in the 1850 Census, he was a GIRL named Alana ! ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] [78-L] Edison Special Amberols discussion
Don't forget the Special Blue box series continued on with the Hebrew series. I think 10 more picking up at L . I think we have letter O S in wax. I hear this was for a specialty market promotion. There must have not been many made. I have not heard of any others than these two, but there must be more out there. Anybody? -Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Darrell Lehman Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 2:35 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] [78-L] Edison Special Amberols discussion Aren't the 24 Special Edison Amberol Series D Promotion records you speak of the orange boxed ones? There were only 10 of the blue boxed and they had Special A, etc numbers. === Peter Fraser wrote: Excellent! Any ideas on why some are flat and some beveled? I'll dive into the EPMs for clues as well. Did you touch on them in any of your books? Thanks. Great to hear from you. Also CCing to the list. Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Nov 8, 2013, at 1:29 PM, ronald dethlefson r2d...@pacbell.net wrote: Peter, Please see Wendell Moore's Edison Phonograph Monthly Vol Viii 1910. The 24 Special Edison Amberol Series D Promotion records are listed there with catalog numbers and content comments. Six of these records were to be given to a person who brought in a customer who bought a new Edison phonograph. This plan was introduced in July 1910. No more than 24 cylinders were released for this plan, so I assume that it was not a success. Neither were these special Blue Amberol selections issued in the regular catalog. So they are quite rare and seldom found today. Best regards, Ron On Nov 8, 2013, at 11:39 AM, Peter Fraser wrote: This is an interesting discussion going on, over on That Other List. Note especially the links to great scans of an Edison promo leaflet for the Special Amberols, directly below. They are cool and unique...indeed, special. I have assembled a set of the blue versions, and note that some are beveled and some are flat ended. This seems to indicate they stayed in production for a long time. Are there any facts available on that? Do they appear in any catalogs? (Including Ron Dethlefson, because I bet he knows!!) Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com Begin forwarded message: From: Darrell Lehman nickja...@gmail.com Date: November 8, 2013 at 1:05:44 AM PST To: 78-L Mail List 7...@klickitat.78online.com Subject: Re: [78-L] SPECIAL B. Blue Amberol Cylinder?? Reply-To: 78-L Mail List 7...@klickitat.78online.com If anyone's interested... https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/461/SpecialAmberola01.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/461/SpecialAmberola02.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/461/SpecialAmberola03.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/461/SpecialAmberola04.jpg === == Ron L'Herault wrote: I believe that you could also get some special records as a reward for recommending a friend to an Edison dealer. If the friend bought a machine, you got records as a reward. Ron L -Original Message- From: 78-l-boun...@klickitat.78online.com [mailto:78-l-boun...@klickitat.78online.com] On Behalf Of Darrell Lehman Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 9:45 PM To: 78-L Mail List Subject: Re: [78-L] SPECIAL B. Blue Amberol Cylinder?? The titles were the same - different labeling on the boxes and lids though - Amberol and Blue Amberol. Michael Biel wrote: When the wax Amberol cylinder came out in 1908 and again when the Blue Amberol came out in 1912, Edison gave the purchasers of new machines or converting kits a set of 10 or 12 cylinders that were available only that way. They were numbered Special A, Special B, etc. I don't think the two sets were the same recordings. My reference books are too low in the pile to check. Mike Biel mb...@mbiel.com Original Message Subject: [78-L] SPECIAL B. Blue Amberol Cylinder?? From: Clifford Bolling 78reco...@cdbpdx.com Date: Thu, November 07, 2013 9:06 pm To: 78-l Online 7...@78online.com I'm recording some Blue Amberol cylinders I got from a 2nd hand store in La Grande, OR and one of them does not have a catalog number, instead it says 'SPECIAL B.' The title is FATHER'S ECCENTRICITIES by HILL What is a SPECIAL B.? http://pdx78s.cdbpdx.com/CYL/SpB/tn-400_Label_BLUE-AMBEROL_SPECIA L-B.JPG Thanks! Cliff ___ 78-L mailing list 7...@klickitat.78online.com http://klickitat.78online.com/mailman/listinfo/78-l ___ 78-L mailing list 7...@klickitat.78online.com http://klickitat.78online.com/mailman/listinfo/78-l
[Phono-L] West Coast Phonograph show
Hello fellow fono friends! The West Coast's largest Antique Phonograph, Record and Music Box Show will be held on August 10 and 11, 2013 in Buena Park, California (U.F.C.W. Auditorium, 8530 Stanton Avenue, across from Knott's Berry Farm and only 15 minutes from Disneyland). If you've attended the show over the past 29 years, you know that you'll see some of the rarest and finest phonographs and music boxes in existence. Collectors drive across the country and fly into LAX and Ontario airports from around the world to attend this show. You'll find friendly, knowledgeable dealers and collectors who are happy to help you find a particular item, or help restore the machine you have at home. Other items at the show for sale include thousands of cylinder and disc records, vintage radios, roller organs, advertising, and books about the hobby.We encourage dealers to bring along items of invention that fit the theme of the late 19th and early 20th century technology which include antique fans, telegraphy, incandescent lighting, motion pictures, telephones, etc.. One never knows what will turn up here. For more information on the show sale, go to Antiquephono.org and click on the Show Sale icon. See you at the show! Scott Denise Corbett ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Vic part
I just sold one but I think I have another one (original). Contact me off list at sdcorb...@earthlink.net Scott Denise. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of ger Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 4:51 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Vic part I have a Vic ! phonograph, but a Vic II horn. Does anyone have a connector, or know where I can get a connector for the Vic II horn, please? The bases seem the same, but the horns themselves, where they connect look to be a different diameter. (I’m looking at the Reiss book pg.164-165) Thanks ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Columbia conversion question re BF to BFT
Hi Bob, There was a set recently on eBay for about $400, including back bracket, arm, and joint. I don't know if it sold. Look under 'closed auctions'. Good luck, -Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Bob Maffit Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 11:51 AM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia conversion question re BF to BFT Phono List: I recently acquired a Columbia BF and am considering converting it into a BFT. Apparently, I need a special back bracket, different than a normal Columbia back bracket, and a telescoping tone arm. What may I expect to pay for such and am I correct in my plan and assessment of needed parts. Does anyone on the list have the parts and may be willing to get rid of them? Contact me off list if you have the parts. The response to my question may be beneficial to others on the list. Later Bob ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Victor I question
Hi Bob, As you know,the Victor I was the smallest and cheapest of the Victor 1-6 line. Most everything is scaled down to keep costs low. All the back mount / tone arm parts (elbow, back mount, arm and I think the clip) are smaller on the I. The reproducer is of course, the same. Motors are different as well, but I don't remember if the holes line up to interchange. -Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Bob Maffit Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2013 8:53 AM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: [Phono-L] Victor I question Phono List: Are the back-bracket and tone arm from a Victor I II interchangeable? Are the parts needed interchangeable from other machines workable as well? later Bob ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] [phonolist] N reproducers on standard E's BORING MATERIAL ALERT
Hi Steve, I loved the Boring material Alert! Ok, while this won't make the New York Times, it is invaluable to the collector and we owe you a big THANKS for all the work you have done in this area. Are you going to publish a booklet some day??? -Scott Denise Corbett From: phonol...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:phonol...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 6:06 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonol...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [phonolist] N reproducers on standard E's BORING MATERIAL ALERT 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 47182 on Standard E 801133 late dome top Trowel N 47875 on Standard E 800786 Trowel N 49430 on Standard E 804395 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=130819037288 item=130819037288 If anyone wants to add to my list let me know. N tops: Flat, Natl phono, Tae,. sn 22000 to 41000 53000 to 55000 Dome early with recessed letters most in poor shape. 41000 to 49000 61000 to 63000 Late dome top 41000 to 74000 A1 to A350 Weights first to last: Round, trowel, bent 5 different types, N-56 with lift pillar. Most common round or bent. Least are the two trowels. Most common bent has the N on the weight and the pin holding the stylus bar. The N was made for the Standard E, Edison wanted to use the R. It was used on the Gem E, optional for the amberola 8 and 10. The N-56 was made because the regular N did not work on the 5 and 6, it was made for playing wax amberols in 1913, an obsolete reproducer for obsolete records which Edison continued to sell until the fire. No more new 2 minute titles were made after sept 1912 and many of the late records burned up. How often do you see a standard record box or an N-56? Steve [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/phonolist/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJxdGc1OXZkBF9TAzk3M zU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEyMjEzMTMEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYyMjgyBG1zZ0lkAzM5MzIxBHNlYwNmd HIEc2xrA3JwbHkEc3RpbWUDMTM1Nzc4MzU1OQ--?act=replymessageNum=39321 Reply via web post mailto:steve_nor...@msn.com?subject=Re%3A%20N%20reproducers%20on%20standard %20E%27s%20%20BORING%20MATERIAL%20ALERT Reply to sender mailto:phonol...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20N%20reproducers%20on%20sta ndard%20E%27s%20%20BORING%20MATERIAL%20ALERT Reply to group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/phonolist/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJlYTcwMjExBF9TAzk3M zU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEyMjEzMTMEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYyMjgyBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA250cGMEc 3RpbWUDMTM1Nzc4MzU1OQ-- Start a New Topic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/phonolist/message/39321;_ylc=X3oDMTM2OTJjZDZl BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEyMjEzMTMEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYyMjgyBG1zZ0lkAzM5MzIx BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTM1Nzc4MzU1OQR0cGNJZAMzOTMyMQ-- Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/phonolist;_ylc=X3oDMTJlNGMydmkxBF9TAzk3MzU5Nz E0BGdycElkAzEyMjEzMTMEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYyMjgyBHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbW UDMTM1Nzc4MzU1OQ-- Visit Your Group http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkdW1tMzR1BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEyM jEzMTMEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYyMjgyBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMzU3NzgzNTU5 Image removed by sender. Yahoo! Groups Switch to: mailto:phonolist-traditio...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change%20Delivery%20Fo rmat:%20Traditional Text-Only, mailto:phonolist-dig...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email%20Delivery:%20Digest Daily Digest . mailto:phonolist-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe Unsubscribe . http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Terms of Use . mailto:ygroupsnotificati...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Feedback%20on%20the%20r edesigned%20individual%20mail%20v1 Send us Feedback . Image removed by sender. __,_._,___ -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 359 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20130109/a7e81b00/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 332 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20130109/a7e81b00/attachment-0001.jpe ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Have YOU ever purchased a Crap-O-Phone???
Thanks! While it should be good for our business, it really has little direct impact. We do these shows to promote the hobby in general. We all know the sad reality that we are aging and we need another generation to fall in love with these musical treasures. We see people every show how do fall in love with them and some even buy one, but they haven't advanced to collecting more than one. Because they are a visual AND audio antique, I believe they will endure. We jumped on an opportunity to work with the Los Angeles County Fair (largest fair in the US). Their main attraction this year is called GENIUS. They contacted the APS club here in California for help. The display (33,000 sq ft) focused on Henry Ford, Ben Franklin, Geo. Washington Carver, the Wright bros, Steve jobs and of course, Thomas Edison. They worked with our suggestions and there are over 100 Edison items on display for the 150,000 school kids and 1.5 million visitors to the fair. -Scott Denise -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of zonophone2...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 2:29 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Have YOU ever purchased a Crap-O-Phone??? hi scott and denise you should have called auction hunters they would have put it on tv such a deal they would have found incidently you did great on that show when you were on and also on the flea market one good advertising for your business hope you got good feedback from it zono -Original Message- From: Scott and Denise Corbett sdcorb...@earthlink.net To: 'Antique Phonograph List' phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, Sep 17, 2012 9:30 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Have YOU ever purchased a Crap-O-Phone??? We gladly purchased a genuine Crap-O-Phone from a man who had bought it and found out it was fake. He purchased a nice Victor III from us and asked if I would pay him $40 for his Crap-O-Phone because he never wanted to see it again. I gave him the $40 because it had a Victor III-IV motor and cast iron turntable! We saw another one that had an Edison TRIUMPH motor (yes really). They added a gear for a spindle. I did not wish to pay his $425.00 price Triumph motor or not. Once, we were offered 300 Crap-O-Phones at $30 each. I didn't even want one, let alone a big pile of Crap (-O-Phones)! :-) We dubbed them Franken-phonos because they were made from dead phonograph parts. One more story: I knew a man who traveled to India now then to visit his wife's family. He went by a place that makes the C- O- Phones purchased items that they removed from other 'dead' phonographs and couldn't use. His suitcase was weighed down with original Victor back brackets, bullet brakes, concert reproducers, etc, all for next to nothing! Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Dennis Back Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 4:31 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Have YOU ever purchased a Crap-O-Phone??? Anyone on the list ever knowingly buy a Crap-O-Phone? As in...on purpose? Fess up. :-) Ok. I'll be first. Years ago, I saw an octagonal cased crap-o-phone that I thought was kind of cool looking. Someone from this list or the Phonolist said that they would order a bunch of them and the price was reasonable, as I recall. So I bought one. It had the usual portable motor and turntable, petaled brass horn and the usual cobbled tone arm and reproducer. Not a bad sounding reproducer, either. I still have it and I point out to visitors that these things are still being made, albeit poorly. Anyone else ever buy one and if so, why? Dennis ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Have YOU ever purchased a Crap-O-Phone???
We gladly purchased a genuine Crap-O-Phone from a man who had bought it and found out it was fake. He purchased a nice Victor III from us and asked if I would pay him $40 for his Crap-O-Phone because he never wanted to see it again. I gave him the $40 because it had a Victor III-IV motor and cast iron turntable! We saw another one that had an Edison TRIUMPH motor (yes really). They added a gear for a spindle. I did not wish to pay his $425.00 price Triumph motor or not. Once, we were offered 300 Crap-O-Phones at $30 each. I didn't even want one, let alone a big pile of Crap (-O-Phones)! :-) We dubbed them Franken-phonos because they were made from dead phonograph parts. One more story: I knew a man who traveled to India now then to visit his wife's family. He went by a place that makes the C- O- Phones purchased items that they removed from other 'dead' phonographs and couldn't use. His suitcase was weighed down with original Victor back brackets, bullet brakes, concert reproducers, etc, all for next to nothing! Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Dennis Back Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 4:31 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Have YOU ever purchased a Crap-O-Phone??? Anyone on the list ever knowingly buy a Crap-O-Phone? As in...on purpose? Fess up. :-) Ok. I'll be first. Years ago, I saw an octagonal cased crap-o-phone that I thought was kind of cool looking. Someone from this list or the Phonolist said that they would order a bunch of them and the price was reasonable, as I recall. So I bought one. It had the usual portable motor and turntable, petaled brass horn and the usual cobbled tone arm and reproducer. Not a bad sounding reproducer, either. I still have it and I point out to visitors that these things are still being made, albeit poorly. Anyone else ever buy one and if so, why? Dennis ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Berliner crank???
Looks like an early VV-IV crank. The shaft is long and it's threaded not slotted. Other parts from an early IV are in his listing as well. -Scott Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Vinyl Visions Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 8:10 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Berliner crank??? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NICE-EARLY-ORIGINAL-VICTOR-VICTROLA-VV-IV-OR-VV-VI-C RANK-/300770746597?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item46075560e5 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Attention iphone and phonograph users
Hi Jen, Here is the email of a very nice collector who lives in Oregon, which is not too close to you, but he knows all the collectors up in that area. His name is Jerry Blais and he can be reached at: deedeebl...@yahoo.com I'm sure someone in your area can help you. -Scott -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Jen Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 9:23 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Cc: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Attention iphone and phonograph users Hi Scott, I am in WA state :) Thank you for responding, and I am looking for an Edison DD upright. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2012, at 7:59 PM, Scott and Denise Corbett sdcorb...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Jen, What area are you in and is there anything specific you are looking for? I'm sure we can direct you. -Scott -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Jen Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 6:42 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Cc: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Attention iphone and phonograph users Hi I subscribed to the thread in hopes of locating a phonograph for sale. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2012, at 5:40 AM, Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu wrote: Nice job. The metal framework is a great idea. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Nancy/Jeff Cecil Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 10:35 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Attention iphone and phonograph users Fellow collectors. I know we all like to tinker and have fun with our stuff. Right ! I have an iphone and wanted to come up with something simple, easy to use, effective and cheap to listen to my iphone through my phonographs. Of course, I still love playing to old way too. Well here it is. With this little device you can play your iphone through your outside horn phonograph, Victrola type phonograph or just through an old horn. Great results and the price is right. Click on the YouTube link below to see how. Strike up the (new) band ! Jeff Cecil Austin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRmRerq1a-M ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Attention iphone and phonograph users
Hi Jen, What area are you in and is there anything specific you are looking for? I'm sure we can direct you. -Scott -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Jen Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 6:42 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Cc: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Attention iphone and phonograph users Hi I subscribed to the thread in hopes of locating a phonograph for sale. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2012, at 5:40 AM, Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu wrote: Nice job. The metal framework is a great idea. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Nancy/Jeff Cecil Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 10:35 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Attention iphone and phonograph users Fellow collectors. I know we all like to tinker and have fun with our stuff. Right ! I have an iphone and wanted to come up with something simple, easy to use, effective and cheap to listen to my iphone through my phonographs. Of course, I still love playing to old way too. Well here it is. With this little device you can play your iphone through your outside horn phonograph, Victrola type phonograph or just through an old horn. Great results and the price is right. Click on the YouTube link below to see how. Strike up the (new) band ! Jeff Cecil Austin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRmRerq1a-M ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Slot hardware on Victor
Hi Andrew, While it looks like a coin slot, there is no corresponding hole in the wood below it (unless wood was replaced). In addition, there seems to be no extra apparatus below with the motor to start/stop it (as you pointed out). I think it was for some type of homemade attachment, possibly to hold needles, and whatever went into the slot is gone. We have a needle holder attachment for our Victor V. It bolts onto the rear where it is held into place with one of the two large bolts that hold the back bracket on (See George and Tim's book Gadgets, Gizmos, Gimmicks, Page 63). It could have even been for a speed gage. That is the fun of the hobby, there is no end to what is out there. _Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Baron Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 8:59 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Slot hardware on Victor What is this (upper right corner), that resembles a coin slot? Photos of the inside don't include it or anything related to it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTOR-PHONOGRAPH-TYPE-M-/160725573111?_trksid=p4340 .m1374_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps %3D63%26clkid%3D6025034377881422351 Andrew Baron ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Hearing tube rubber
Hi Mike, If you have not found the source by now, contact me off line at sdcorb...@earthink.net -Scott -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Michael Tucker Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:51 PM To: Phono-L Post Subject: [Phono-L] Hearing tube rubber Can anyone advise me of the gentleman who sells the white hearing tube rubber? I lost his details. Mike Tucker mtuc...@exemail.com.au ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Berliner record
Hi Steve and all, Here is a great source for information. This is where we found information on our little 5. 1889-1892 is indeed the dawn of disc records. -Scott Denise Corbett Below is from the website: http://www.archeophone.org/Berliner5inch/ The earliest disc records ever released : The five inch Berliner Gramophone records online catalogue It is commonly said that the first Berliner Gramophone record to be offered on the market was pressed in the USA in October 1894. It was a seven inch record. But in fact Emile Berliner (1851-1929), inventor of the gramophone record, had made and sold records long before that date. It is a German toy maker (Kämmer Reinhardt in Waltershausen, Thuringen) who made and marketed the very first Berliner Gramophone which was a toy with a cardboard horn, hand operated with a crank, but with no spring or motor. This device put on the market from 1889 to 1892, rotated five inch records (12,5 cm) at 100-150 revolutions per minute. These records are not made of shellac like records made later, but of gutta-percha : an inelastic compressed and vulcanized natural latex or rubber isolated from the sap of several species of tropical tree, but mainly from Palaquium gutta. They are pressed from metallic matrixes. Both records and machines bear the mention E. Berliner Grammophon D.R.P. [Deutsches Reichspatent] 45048. The label on the reverse side of each record contains the title or the recorded text and the mention of two of Berliner's US patents : Nov 1887, May 1888. They are indeed the oldest records in the world. The voice heard of most of these records, singing or talking with no instrumental accompaniment, is Emile Berliner's own voice. This is commonly admitted and it is indeed a voice - always the same on different records - with an audible German accent. The above list represents the earliest disc 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 phonographs. Do you know how old yours is? I really appreciated the information. Steve From: sdcorb...@earthlink.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2011 13:40:22 -0700 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Berliner record That appears to be a 5 Berliner. We recently were able to purchase one, and it looks identical (except for the title). They are VERY thin compared to the 7 Berliners and it's a wonder any survived at all. Not surprising that it is being sold in Germany where they were made. This title is probably the most sought after being Berliner's own voice. It is said that he recorded others as well. Our records is Barnyard sounds, which is rather poor imitations of clucking and mooing. I would imagine this was Berliner also (no documentation however), because I don't see him paying someone else to record it! Our 5 Berliner plays a total of 45 seconds! If it is pushing $2,000 with 7 days to go, one wonders where it will end up! WE HOPE TO SEE MANY OF YOU AT THE 26 ANNUAL CALIFORNIA ANTIQUE PHONOGRAPH SHOW AUGUST 13 14. Scott Denise -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [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 mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Berliner record
That appears to be a 5 Berliner. We recently were able to purchase one, and it looks identical (except for the title). They are VERY thin compared to the 7 Berliners and it's a wonder any survived at all. Not surprising that it is being sold in Germany where they were made. This title is probably the most sought after being Berliner's own voice. It is said that he recorded others as well. Our records is Barnyard sounds, which is rather poor imitations of clucking and mooing. I would imagine this was Berliner also (no documentation however), because I don't see him paying someone else to record it! Our 5 Berliner plays a total of 45 seconds! If it is pushing $2,000 with 7 days to go, one wonders where it will end up! WE HOPE TO SEE MANY OF YOU AT THE 26 ANNUAL CALIFORNIA ANTIQUE PHONOGRAPH SHOW AUGUST 13 14. Scott Denise -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [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 mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Orange County Victrola Repair?
Hi, We are in Ontario, California about 35 minutes from Orange County. We have restored phonographs for 36 years. Give us a call! -Scott Denise Corbett (909) 984-9241 -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of rk...@cox.net Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 6:59 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Orange County Victrola Repair? Does someone know of a person to repair a Victrola in SoCal, preferably in/around Orange County? Its a Victrola XVI. Could be a broken spring. Any tips appreciated. Thank you ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Edison Army Navy
We have that AD as well. Does the Victrola appear to look green to you? That's the way I remember it. -Scot Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of richard_ru...@hotmail.com Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 9:04 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Army Navy I own a beautiful full-color Victor ad from 1917 or 1918 called Cheering Our Boys in France that shows a bunch of American WWI soldiers in a dugout in France, sitting around a Victrola IX, which is perched on its shipping crate. Apparently, Victor thought the IX was suitable for that kind of duty. Does anyone know if any were actually shipped to France for that purpose? Has anyone ever seen a photograph of one in use in the field during that war? From: philip_ca...@pittsford.monroe.edu To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sat, 28 May 2011 11:16:30 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Army Navy I like the AN's ruggedness and design, and I remember Doug Anderson's very well (he was justifiably proud of it), but it was a somewhat difficult machine in many ways. One day I would like to find an early Decca trench model reflector machine, one actually from 1914-18, which was a more truly portable unit that saw considerable use in France. I have a later 20s Decca Jr, which is much smaller than the earlier trench models but surprisingly efficient tonally, and even the Jr remained in use by the British forces into the 20s and 30s. The 1926 film _The Flag Lieutenant_ with Henry Edwards shows one being used on a Royal Navy vessel. PC From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of bruce78...@comcast.net [bruce78...@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 3:45 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Army Navy Ugly and clunkyness of the A N, was part of the beauty of the History of it. It was never intended to be put on display in your living room (Quite a frightening thought), but rather designed to be rugged, and dependable and useful for the boys in the battlefield to lug it around and play records around the campfire. Edison designed it for one purpose in mind. and that was doing his patriotic best, to design a machine that would be functional and hold up under unusual conditions and circumstances. If you are not into the colorful history of Edison, World War I, and the Edison AN, it would be a certain mistake to buy one . I gave a lecture about a month ago at a Local Historical Society, on Edison's Phonographs and Diamond Disc Records, and took along my Edison Army Navy Machine, I set up early and kept it covered until the final selection of the evening, which was Let us not forget played on the Edison Army Navy Machine. I told the story of the creation of the Edison A N machine and the Let Us Not Forget Record, and then unveiled the machine. The crowd of History buffs were absolutely fascinated by it and ran up to take digitals as it played LUNF . Sharing that machine and record and the history behind both of them with this highly receptive crowd will always be one of the highlights from my years of collecting. - Original Message - From: Peter Fraser pjfraser @mac.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@ oldcrank .org Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 2:27:19 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Army Navy I had one and sold it for three times what I paid. Couldn't wait to get rid of it. Ugly and clunky and huge and ungainly and heavy, and useful only to completist collectors and WWI fans. Sent from my iPhone -- Peter pjfraser @mac.com On May 27, 2011, at 9:53 AM, William Taney bill@ taney .com wrote: I bid on one of them too. I think I stopped at about 700 and also had the feeling it would be a machine that might wind up in storage and felt that would be a waste (what good is a machine if you don't play it occasionally) Bill On May 27, 2011, at 10:40 AM, bruce78...@comcast.net wrote: Makes you wonder what happened to all of the AN machines that went over to the Battlefields of Europe to entertain the Troups , and what happened to all of them after the War was over. How many were abandoned over there and never brought back, and if not, what the did the respective Military units do with the machines that eventually found there way back to the USA ? Bruce - Original Message - From: Bruce Mercer maxbud12@ wowway .com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@ oldcrank .org Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 11:21:12 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Army Navy I agree with Bill. I've seen four or five A/N on ebay in that time span. I remember the cheapest was 650.00, the others were right at 800.00. One was in very nice cosmetic condition with some paperwork. I almost bid on it myself it was so nice, then came to my senses about 'where' I would put it. Check religiously and one will pop
Re: [Phono-L] Edison Army /Navy DD
I agree with Jerry. We like our A N model for its scarcity and history. We found ours for about $800 with the military company's insignia stenciled on the lid. It was complete and in nice condition. We sold the one we had before it for about half that price , but it was not complete and looked more like it had been through a war. -Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of DeeDee Blais Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 4:05 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Edison Army /Navy DD I really like my Army/Navy machine and would think $800 for a complete example in good shape would be a good price. I have owned three since I started collecting. The last one was purchased from Peter and it went to a Portland friend. I remember reading a story about Edison donating one to be used on an air ship. The first time the air ship docked, the Edison was left behind to reduce weight. I own three Diamond Disks, an A-250, a long play console, and the Army/Navy machine. If I could keep only one, it would be the Army/Navy machine. All examples that I have seen have been army green,like mine. Has anyone seen a blue machine? Jerry Blais ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] HI ALL
No, for whatever reason, we were not offered the music box! Rats, -Scott -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Brad abell Sent: Friday, May 06, 2011 4:37 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] HI ALL I saw the Auction hunter show and was pleased and surprised to see Scott-- The Home was a nice storage unit find. BUT- There was also a Regina music box in the same storage unit. They didn't focus on the Regina at all-- just showd a Valued at $1200 caption. Did you get that, too, Scott?? -Original Message- From: Darrell Lehman nickja...@gmail.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wed, May 4, 2011 11:34 am Subject: Re: [Phono-L] HI ALL FYI: http://www.spike.com/shows/auction-hunters/episode-guide Looks like Sink or Swim Season 2 Epi 3 - #203 Aired 4/12 So according to the below note it should be available after 5/12 ... ? Availability Notes Each full episode of Auction Hunters is posted on Spike.com three days fter its premiere. After one full week of availability they are taken own, and posted again 30 days after the original premiere for you to atch indefinitely. cott and Denise Corbett wrote: Yes, the name of the show is Auction Hunters. They buy storage units and sell the contents to make a profit. They bring stuff to 'Experts' in a Antique Road Show fashion and instead of finding out what it's worth, they find people who will buy it. They were at the house for 4 hours to use a eight minute clip. We have been on TV many times over the years. It doesn't pay and we see little in increased business. We do it to promote the hobby. Any chance we get to expose phonographs to a national audience, we take it. We also were filmed for another new show recently which stars Ty Pennington of Extreme Home Makeover. It may air this summer. I kind of doubt the show will fly. They blew off some real antiques and got excited over a kids Dodgers bobble head collection that dated way back to 2006! My wife and I have done school assemblies as well. I believe that we all must do what we can to expose phonographs to a younger generation if we are to keep this hobby alive in years to come. If anyone wants to see The old man (me) on the show, you can view it online. Google AUCTION HUNTERS and I think it is Season 3 episode 2 (or is it season 2, episode 3?) The show also featured a second storage unit with a small speed boat if that helps. If you have cable (we don't) it airs often on the SPIKE channel. As a side note, I purchased some phonographs from a guy a few years ago who bought storage units like the show and he said the strangest thing he ever found were two dead bodies that were in a box that was sealed in layers of heavy plastic tarps. Some Asian guy killed these people and forgot to pay for his unit. The killer left the country and might have gotten away with it, but he sent a check to the storage unit people from the country he was in. The local police arrested him and he was soon executed. I think I'll stick to phonographs. -Scott Denise -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of zonophone2...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 11:58 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] HI ALL hi you are so right this list is great but we don't need to get caught up in things that are not as important as the great facts we share with each other on our great hobby ...AND WE DO SHOUT IT OUT WHEN ONE OF YOUR COMPATRIOTS MAKES IT TO A TV SHOW.. scott are you here tell everyone about your experience with the show. i forget the name of the show but its the one that buys units. i believe its auction hunters. regards to all zono -Original Message- From: David Dazerdda...@sbcglobal.net To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 1:13 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] HI ALL Hi Zono, I am glad to see that you have such a good sense of humor about this! Your rsponse is a classic and shows you to be a person with great wit. Happy Collecting! By the way, you never told me where you saw Scott. Dave --- On Tue, 5/3/11, zonophone2...@aol.comzonophone2...@aol.com wrote: From: zonophone2...@aol.comzonophone2...@aol.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] HI ALL To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 11:51 AM hi you are all right but who cares zono In a message dated 5/3/2011 9:21:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lhera...@bu.edu writes: And the 'Period .' button does not work. RonL -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of David Dazer Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 6:43 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] HI ALL
Re: [Phono-L] Carola - Salesman's Sample
Wow. I just bought a great machine from John Robles. It was like Auction Hunters all over again. I got John way down on the price to $1,250! Imagine, a salesman sample Carola! ;). -Scott -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2011 9:46 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Carola - Salesman's Sample You're too late, I already bought it. What a deal. I bet I can get Scott to give me $850 for it! :-) John --- On Sat, 5/7/11, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com wrote: From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Carola - Salesman's Sample To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011, 6:21 AM John,Here is the machine you should buy for an investment - a Carola Salesman's Sample - Buy It Now and you can probably double your money and it's in your backyard... :) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=130517190303ssPageName=A DME:B:SS:US:1123#ht_500wt_1202 Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 21:36:40 -0700 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Record Duster Wanted Hello all I have a hole in my record duster collection and I would like to fill it. Anyone got any dusters for sale? I am looking for something more uncommon that the typical MGM, RCA Victor or Decca brushes. Anybody got a Pathe duster?? Lemme know what's out there please. Thanks! John PS Also looking for Billy Murray on Pathe Red Rooster records, and Pathe vertical etched label discs as well. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] HI ALL
Yes, the name of the show is Auction Hunters. They buy storage units and sell the contents to make a profit. They bring stuff to 'Experts' in a Antique Road Show fashion and instead of finding out what it's worth, they find people who will buy it. They were at the house for 4 hours to use a eight minute clip. We have been on TV many times over the years. It doesn't pay and we see little in increased business. We do it to promote the hobby. Any chance we get to expose phonographs to a national audience, we take it. We also were filmed for another new show recently which stars Ty Pennington of Extreme Home Makeover. It may air this summer. I kind of doubt the show will fly. They blew off some real antiques and got excited over a kids Dodgers bobble head collection that dated way back to 2006! My wife and I have done school assemblies as well. I believe that we all must do what we can to expose phonographs to a younger generation if we are to keep this hobby alive in years to come. If anyone wants to see The old man (me) on the show, you can view it online. Google AUCTION HUNTERS and I think it is Season 3 episode 2 (or is it season 2, episode 3?) The show also featured a second storage unit with a small speed boat if that helps. If you have cable (we don't) it airs often on the SPIKE channel. As a side note, I purchased some phonographs from a guy a few years ago who bought storage units like the show and he said the strangest thing he ever found were two dead bodies that were in a box that was sealed in layers of heavy plastic tarps. Some Asian guy killed these people and forgot to pay for his unit. The killer left the country and might have gotten away with it, but he sent a check to the storage unit people from the country he was in. The local police arrested him and he was soon executed. I think I'll stick to phonographs. -Scott Denise -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of zonophone2...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 11:58 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] HI ALL hi you are so right this list is great but we don't need to get caught up in things that are not as important as the great facts we share with each other on our great hobby ...AND WE DO SHOUT IT OUT WHEN ONE OF YOUR COMPATRIOTS MAKES IT TO A TV SHOW.. scott are you here tell everyone about your experience with the show. i forget the name of the show but its the one that buys units. i believe its auction hunters. regards to all zono -Original Message- From: David Dazer dda...@sbcglobal.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 1:13 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] HI ALL Hi Zono, I am glad to see that you have such a good sense of humor about this! Your rsponse is a classic and shows you to be a person with great wit. Happy Collecting! By the way, you never told me where you saw Scott. Dave --- On Tue, 5/3/11, zonophone2...@aol.com zonophone2...@aol.com wrote: From: zonophone2...@aol.com zonophone2...@aol.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] HI ALL To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 11:51 AM hi you are all right but who cares zono In a message dated 5/3/2011 9:21:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lhera...@bu.edu writes: And the 'Period .' button does not work. RonL -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of David Dazer Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 6:43 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] HI ALL Was that one of those auction shows? By the way, did you know that your caps lock is on? Dave --- On Tue, 5/3/11, zonophone2...@aol.com zonophone2...@aol.com wrote: From: zonophone2...@aol.com zonophone2...@aol.com Subject: [Phono-L] HI ALL To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 6:28 AM HI I JUST SAW A SHOW WITH SCOTT CORBETT ON IT YOU DID A GOOD ROLE SCOTT ON BUYING THE EDISON FROM THE STORAGE AUCTION BUYERS KUDOS ZONO ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Notes on the April-May edition of In The Groove
Hi Tim, My wife and I have always enjoyed IN THE GROOVE and the service it has provided for the hobby. Any new efforts will always have a few rocks in the road. We remind ourselves that these people are volunteering their time unselfishly for our enjoyment and see NO reason to complain if a little late or past margins. Our only complaint would be if it stopped being produced! Keep up the good work! -Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Tim McCormick Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 8:02 PM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: [Phono-L] Notes on the April-May edition of In The Groove Folks, Michael Evans (our new graphic designer) attempted a design concept with a few images that normally work for flyers and brochures, but failed to be artistically communicated in our magazine. The most obvious use of this technique was on the Jerry Fabris' article. Artists like to use free space and openness. We antique lovers prefer the security of symmetry. Pages 42, 44, 45, 47 and 48 are filled with two huge images each. The upper most image appears to run off the top of the page as was intended by the graphic designer. Very little, if any, of the image is actually missing - the top of the page bleed completes the image border (you'll be able to see for yourself what I'm talking about when you get your copy). Unfortunately, the technique does not fit the topic. I'll be receiving a hundred E-Mails reporting this presumed mistake. Michael had to create this issue (his first ITG) from scratch which took him an enormous amount of time. The first .PDF proof I received from Michael was laid-out in signature format, so I could not detect where the bleed ended and had no idea of his artsy concept. He provided me the second proof in my preferred format, and only then did I discover what I assumed was an error. By then, we were so close to the send-it-to-the-printer date, and was told that he would have to shrink the images in order to maintain border symmetry, that I made the decision not to delay the issue an additional 3 days for delivery, and hoped the larger images would be beneficial to our readers after all. Well, now that I have the magazine in front of me, it looks like it was a printing mistake and not the intended artistic openness concept that Michael had hoped for. I have discussed this with Michael, and border symmetry will be followed in future issues. I just told you that I was concerned about getting this issue to the printer on time. WELL. We delivered this to Short Run on March 8th. The delivery date to Faris Mailing was scheduled for March 28th. On March 16th, the printer had massive equipment failure. Keep in mind, these folks own multi-million dollar State-Of-The-Art presses and binders. They finally delivered ITG to Faris Mailing last Friday, April 8th. It was mailed on Tuesday, April 12th. I received my copy on Thursday. Excluding all the challenges of production, this has been our most ambitious issue that I can recall. It is 52 pages in length and filled with fascinating works from some very impressive contributors. I highly recommend that you pick up a copy for yourself. Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Monarch Special for sale
Hi John, Front mount or rear mount? Type of horn?? -Scott -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 3:03 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Monarch Special for sale Hi Guys A friend of mine is selling a beautiful oak Monarch Special. What's a fair price these days?? I'd love to buy it but it's not in my realm at the moment... John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Phonos for sale
Hold it Don, I can DOUBLE John's offer and take 8 years to pay! :) -Scott -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john9...@pacbell.net Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 1:13 PM To: phonolist Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phonos for sale I'll take the Reginaphone if you give me 4 years to pay. --Original Message-- From: Don Henry Kelly Peters Sender: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org To: phonolist ReplyTo: phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] Phonos for sale Sent: Feb 11, 2011 1:09 PM Hi All: A few items going on the chopping block: Victor VI w/wood horn $4900; Edison Triumph w/wood cygnet $2700; rare Columbia paneled wood horn, needs work, $500; Zonophone Grand Opera rear mount with Green horn, $1800, Edison Spring Motor $2800, Early Edison Home w/ banner lid, $500, Reginaphone Model 240 with Lionsheads, restored $8200. Thanks. Don Henry ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Dealers taking advantance of collectors
I never felt taken advantage of, nor did I ever felt I took advantage of anyone else in 36 years of collecting and selling. It was a matter of supply and demand. Years ago, phonographs were hard to find (at least for me on the west coast). If someone had one for sale, you either paid their price or you walked (ok, maybe a little bargaining took place). Now with ebay, Craig's list, and everything else, phonos are a click away (supply up, prices down). Adjustments take place in most markets. Truthfully, I feel phonographs have held up pretty well between the internet and the economy. While a few of our machines have lost a little, others I could never find another at the high price that I paid at the time. The real benefit from my years in the hobby was the joy of the find. But even that paled in comparison to the joy of the people I met and the friendship the hobby started. I would gladly pay an outrageous' price again if only some of those dear friends in the hobby were still with us today. -Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of phonofo...@aol.com Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 5:18 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Theodore Roosevelt cylinder Let's face it folks us collectors were taken advantage of for decades...yes decades for both vogue picture records and your most common phonographs. Dealers knew these records were not rare and the same goes for your common Edison, columbia and victor horned machines but collectors agreed to pay outrageous prices on this merchandise. Actually ebay, and also the economy, has worked in favor of the collector in that both have taken the wind out of the sales (or sails) of the dealers whom I would say for a good 30 plus years contolled the prices of the phonograph market. Prices are now at more realistic levels than ever before and I do hope they stay realistic for years to come. -Original Message- From: zonophone2...@aol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, Jan 17, 2011 6:49 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Theodore Roosevelt cylinder hi all ell me about it have three copies of warsaw concerto ol ts still all good n a message dated 1/17/2011 2:56:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, inyl.visi...@live.com writes: he same thing happened with my collection of Vogue Picture Records, which t the time, were as scarce as hen's teeth. For years, I spent my spare ime scrounging through piles of worthless records looking for one or hours n the phone trying to find a collector that might part with a duplicate. nd then, when I found one, I had to pay whatever the person wanted because ou just never found them. Then along comes eBay - and now it's no harder han doing a search and sniping one at a great price and discovering that no ne in America ever threw them away. That's the market of supply and emand, as well as a new generation of people who inherited a collection from heir dad or grandfather and would rather have a new loud muffler on their apanese car or a stereo to blow the body panels off... Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:41:08 -0800 From: smst...@gmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Theodore Roosevelt cylinder It's the economy, it's the internet. I own many records and cylinders. Many very rare. Why own a record? As a digital file it as it takes up so little space. And most of the time free or close to free. Not much disposable income out there. On the other hand if I decide to collect something different it is always at the top of the market, regardless of the economy..[?] Mike oldcranky On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 11:27 AM, john robles john9...@pacbell.net rote: Hello all Well, after I had offered it here with no takers, I had listed my heodore Roosevelt cylinder on eBay, It used to be that they went for around 100, and it only got up to $66. What's your opinion, is this cylinder Social and Industrial Justice) just that common, or is it the economy, or hat? Just wondering. I can seem to let it go for less than $85 so I think 'll keep it. John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ hono-L mailing list ttp://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ hono-L mailing list ttp://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] More phonos from Shorpy
That is a Victor Jr. It could also have a morning glory type horn with that same ball socket. The reproducer (missing in the photo) would have been marked Victor Jr. -Scott Denise Corbett HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Ron L'Herault Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 7:29 PM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: Re: [Phono-L] More phonos from Shorpy What is that ball-like horn end where a reproducer would attach on that disk phono, left bottom of photo? What brand/model phono? Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of John Maeder Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 3:04 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] More phonos from Shorpy You'll notice in the bike shop photo, the phonograph that the men are clustered around at the back right of the photo (actually the front of the store) is fitted with an 'Ideal Self-Supporting Horn'. Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:55:52 -0800 From: smst...@gmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] More phonos from Shorpy More from Shorpy, high def... http://www.shorpy.com/node/3582?size=_original http://www.shorpy.com/node/9414?size=_original The Mall, two phono stores, http://www.shorpy.com/node/7402?size=_original Dan M is that a nipper in a dog house on the right by the doll? http://www.shorpy.com/node/6302?size=_original This one is for you Dan M http://www.shorpy.com/node/1972?size=_original No phono's but what a drug store! http://www.shorpy.com/node/6676?size=_original Oldcranky Mike ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Victor on Ebay
Living in the Los Angeles area, I have seen several Victor horned machines that came from Mexico. This is consistent with the features of a late South of the border machine. Including the aluminum ID tag, slip in elbow, Victrola type motor, Victrola arm and #2 reproducer. I heard that after horn machines declined in the US due to the 'new' Victrola line, Victor shipped parts to Mexico where they were made for the Mexican market where the horn machined were still popular. It's impossible to verify this is 'correct' without seeing it in person, but I agree with Kurt. Merry Christmas to all, and to all HAPPY COLLECTING -Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Dennis Back Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 8:28 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor on Ebay The item has been removed so I sense the seller was found out... No, it's there. Here is the item number: 180604116113 Dennis ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Sheet music
Hi Ken, I believe that we have #2 3 on your list. We can copy them if you'd like. Give us your address. We have other Car songs as well. -Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Ken and Brenda Brekke Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 8:29 PM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: [Phono-L] Sheet music Does anyone know where I can find sheet music for the following songs? I am not looking for the originals but something I can print out for some local musicians that would like to perform these songs. In the back seat of the old Henry Ford The little old Ford just rambled right along He'd have to get out and get under Thanks for the buggy ride Since Henry Ford apologized to me Thanks, Ken Brekke ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Spear Kids Phonograph
I have had very good luck with the reproducers that are riveted together by dropping several drops of oil onto the gaskets and then kinda rolling it around to make sure they are well coated all the way around. You might be amazed by how much it helps! Denise C. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Ron L'Herault Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:58 PM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Spear Kids Phonograph I've drilled out the rivets to rebuild one and then re-riveted but one can certainly use nuts and bolts to put it back together. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Bob V. Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 5:44 PM To: Phono L List Subject: [Phono-L] Spear Kids Phonograph I'm downsizing and going through some odds and ends I found a Spear phonograph from the 40's or 50's. I can't remember when or where I acquired it but it must have been a long time ago when I was a novice at phonograph collecting and bought some real junk. The case is lithographed tin and it has an electric motor. The graphics on it were pretty good so I decided to clean it up a little and give it a spin. Even for a cheap kids machine I can't believe how bad it sounded. the motor is noisy and the reproducer is abysmal. I can't find any damage but I'm sure it had to sound better when new to be a saleable product. Any of you ever try to fix one of these? I can't figure out how to get the reproducer off the plastic tone arm much less disassemble it. The two halves are held together with rivets. I'm sure most of you will think that I'm nuts or have too much time on my hands to be fiddling with this thing. I'd like to get it sounding a little better to give to one of my grand children. Anyone have any ideas what can be done with one of these to improve the sound quality? Thanks ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Maroon Gem
Hi Christopher, We have a nice model D with a K with new 4 minute stylus for sale with or without the Fireside horn. Contact us off line. sdcorb...@earthlink.net -Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Christopher Roe Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 5:33 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Maroon Gem Hi All: I'm getting out of the Sonora business. The Baby Grands are taking up too much space, despite how much I've enjoyed them over the years. Played with some Edison Gem models recently and had a lot of fun with them. Can anybody provide me with some leads to a Maroon Gem (Model D) with the K-reproducer for sale? I'd be happy with a basket case that I can tinker with or a strong runner that I can wind up and play. Just haven't seen many (in any shape) in the usual channels of late. Let me know! Thanks in advance! Christopher Roe, Chicago. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] What Did You Think Of CAPS?
This was the 25th annual CAPS show Sale and even in a very tough economy, they sold more tables, had more early-bird buyers and more overall attendance than the last two years. Jerry is correct that there was a wide selection and some very good prices. It was a buyer's market! It was one of the BEST selections I have seen in recent memory. Machines did not seem to be moving as much as the small items were, which makes sense in this economy in an election year. I saw items for sale that I had never seen in 35 years of collecting. A friend bought a shaving device for Edison cylinder machines that fits where the reproducer goes! In the original box to boot! While some dealers were hurting for sales, others had a better-than-average year. Things go in cycles. Sometimes the biggest benefit from the show is not the sales or buys. We had a team that was filming the show for a future documentary on mechanical music. This would have worldwide distribution and could really give our hobby some great exposure and bring more (and hopefully younger) people into the hobby. The banquet was great. There were over 100 items in the silent auction and Charley Hummel is hard to beat as a speaker. It was great to see (The thought-to-be-lost Columbia multiplex machine) and hear (a 9 long cylinder with a larger diameter than a concert record) something that no one had seen or heard in 100 years! But one of the best things about the show was getting to see people like Jerry who travel from afar. We get tired of seeing all those local collectors :) I hope to see more people at our next show. Come snap up the bargains! -Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of DeeDee Blais Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 4:58 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] What Did You Think Of CAPS? I attended CAPS last weekend and wondered what others thought of the show and banquet. Here's my thoughts... I thought the sale was well attended by sellers which provided a very nice selection of machines ranging from entry level to something for the advanced collector. I saw Berliners, Vic VI, Vic C, Rigid Arm MS, lesser Victors, Victor School Models, Edison Opera, Edison Concert, Edison Triumphs, several Homes, Standards, Firesides Gems, Columbia BII, Grand Piano Graphonola (incomplete), and many other brands and models. There was a large rear mount mahogany Zonophone with a matching mahogany Music Master horn priced at $2200 and I don't think anyone seriously considered it. Buyers, including the dealers, simply did not pull the trigger on many purchases. I saw a Victor School machine with a sold sign and believe a Vic III with oak horn sold but very few high end machines sold. I wasn't everywhere at once and I'm sure I missed things but very little left the building. In my immediate area, I know of a Standard and an Amberola 50 which were sold by dealers around me. I sold a 2-min Standard B with a reproduction 14 horn for $280 (1970's prices!) and a very clean oak Victrola IX (with new springs and rebuild reproducer) for $300. I had an all original Vic 1 priced at $725 for the last half of the sale with no serious lookers. On the plus side, the banquet was great. Charlie Hummel, assisted by Mike Khanchalian, talked about the discovery of the only known Multiplex Grand cylinder and partial mechanism. The cylinder was inside its metal tube but broken into several hundred pieces and mixed with broken pieces of other concert cylinders. Mike, the Record Doctor, has been working on the cylinder for months. We were able to listen to a recording of the first few inches of the giant cylinder and it was nothing less than thrilling. Charlie talked about collecting in general and he is always full of... well, Charlie is simply full of it and the great stories of a long time collector. He even wore a tie! Also on the plus side are the friendly people at CAPS. The club has made a great effort to welcome visiting dealers and buyers. What did you think?? Jerry Blais ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Victor Doors CAPS show
Harvey, Will you be coming to the CAPS show in two weeks? If George does not have some doors, I can check. Are you looking for the two L Doors or the horn doors? Don't you travel with another collector? If I am remembering correctly, he wanted a machine I had and needs to contact me before the show. Thanks, -Scott Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of harvey kravitz Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 8:28 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Triumphwith repeater Hi George, Can you email me on how to use the repeater? If I have problems, I will call you. Any luck with finding doors for the early VV XVI? All the best, Harvey From: George victr...@triton.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sat, July 31, 2010 12:14:15 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Triumphwith repeater I own a Triumph with one and can talk you through operating it. I'm sorry, but no I have no literature Thank you, George Vollema Great Lakes Antique Phonograph 231-652-5753 www.victroladoctor.com - Original Message - From: harvey kravitz To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 2:15 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Edison Triumphwith repeater Hi fellow collectors, Last week I hit pay dirt. I got a call from an antique store to come over to check out an Edison phonograph. It turned out to be a Model B Triumph with a repeating attachment.No reproducers came with it, but a 4 min. recorder with the green stain on it. It came with the original chip brush, and an old bottle of graphite. The lid even came with the wooden arches that was used for packing. I was very lucky to get this machine so cheap. Any of you folks out there have any information on these repeaters? I'd like to know the history and how to operate them. Also, if any of you collectors have any literature or instructions on how to operate the repeater. I would gladly compensate for copies of it. Thanks in advance for your help. Harvey Kravitz ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] [email/phone needed
Hi John, I just talked to Brice and he said he should be able to pick it up in Union and drop it off in Sacramento. I will pick it up from Sacramento in early July when I get my stuff. Cost would be about $75. Yes, you usually have to rework the parts after plating. I called the guy that does the horn restorations and he hasn't come to Rose Bowl in the last few months. I talked him into going to PCC next Sunday so I will get your horn to him at that time and back by July RB. -Scott -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 1:22 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] [email/phone needed HI Sorry on info on him...but a question. Can you pick up a machine for me at Union? It is an Amberola VIA. It is much quitere than mine, and I am going to assemble a good one out of both machines, then sell the other one as a whole or for parts. Thanks John PS The Victor II parts look great. Had to work on them to get the U tube and tonearm to fit, but it was not much trouble. Thanks again From: Scott and Denise Corbett sdcorb...@earthlink.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Fri, May 28, 2010 8:27:37 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] [email/phone needed Hi Everyone, I am trying to find a current phone # or email for a collector by the name of Curtis Nace out of Zionsville, PA. I met him on a trip last year and I will be in the area again in 3 weeks but I can't find his card! If you don't feel comfortable giving out info, please forward my email. The number in the MAPS directory is not in service. Many thanks, -Scott Denise Corbett ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Gene Ballard
I too have fond memories of Gene. I remember at the very first CAPS (California Antique Phonograph Society) show 25 years ago, Gene had an original Edison Class M for the unbelievable price of $2,200. I think that was good even 25 years ago. I remember him as very kind and he did great work at very reasonable prices. It was people like Gene, Ken Blazier, Del Hahn and others who really made the hobby attractive to me. Let's face it. It's all about the people who can make or break a hobby. -Scott Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Jan and Harold Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 3:47 PM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Gene Ballard Steve, thank you so much for sharing those emails. What a treat to add so much humanity to what just a name to many. Jan Jan Horne and Harold White CANADA -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 4:33 PM To: Phono-l; phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] Gene Ballard Steve Medved here. I wrote the list about Gene Ballard and evidently his daughter found the e-mail with Google. Below are the two e-mails I received from her along with my reply. Steve Hi. Gene Ballard of Gardena, California was my dad. It's good to see his name in print. I hope that all of you had good experiences with him. He was an honest man who loved what he did, repairing phonos. Did any of you get a chance to visit his home museum? The Oliphant Brothers learned a lot from him when they were teens and just beginning to collect. Dad passed away in 1994 in Chico, CA. My sister and I now have some of his rarer models of phonographs and music boxes. Thanks, Eugenia (Gene) Ballard-Moretti Dear Steve, I can't begin to tell you how delighted I am to hear such kind words about my father. And yes, you can send my letters to the whole list. I would like that.My father was an exceptional man, a jack of all trades. He loved working with his hands. Back in the 70's on a trip to Europe with The International Musical Box Society (of which he was a member) he purchased two Ruege music box cylinders and then built two beautiful boxes of rare woods to house them. They were gifts to my sister and me. He had quite a workshop, complete with a metal lathe and one for woodworking and had customers as far away as New Zealand, South Africa, and England where he had a secret source for some of his diamond-point phono needles. If he couldn't find a gear or whatever for a phonograph, music box, or a Mills Violano, he made one.I once watched him tear apart a Mills Violano Virtuoso (he had three of them in his collection) and rebuild it from the ground up, including parts on the violin. An interesting side story is the three matchbooks he found inside it: They were from Big Jim Colosimo's nightclub in Chicago. (Colosimo ran Chicago's underground, and was a pimp as well.) Al Capone's name was listed as Manager on the matchbook covers. I still have them and they will go to my sons, the youngest of whom is named Eugene for my dad. His collection included the Violanos, a Wurlizter Orchestra Piano LX, a Wurlizter band wagon with 16 brass trumpets and two drums ( he completely rebuilt that bandwagon and it was so loud that it woke up the whole neighborhood when he played it), an automated banjo, several automatic changer upright disk music boxes, a dozen or more Victor phono models, including a Victor VI that my husband and I found in Mexico City in 1975 (Dad already had a wooden horn for one, so we gave it to him), the Berliner used as the Victor logo in front of which he had a life-sized Nipper, (see my story about Nipper below), an opera, a couple of concerts, and goodness only knows how many Edisons, cylinder cabinets, and etc. There was a Wurlitzer 1015 that he purchased new for his Juke Box route in Los Angeles (he put jukes into small cafes and bars around the LA area during 1946-1948 and kept the 1015 when he sold the business. I would wake up in the morning to the music of Glenn Miller, the Harmonicats, and the Mills Brothers.) He also had an Ivers and Pond player piano with a couple of hundred rolls and let each of his 8 grandkids pump the pedals and sing along with him. There were wonderful beer and Coca Cola trays, racks of 78 rpm records, needle tins, etc. etc. etc. :-) In 1959, he purchased an 18 metal Nipper with glass eyes. It was devoid of paint, and being a budding artist I repainted it for him. I still have Nipper and the Victor VI. As a young man from Mississippi, dad worked the swing on carnivals and met my mother in Arizona when she rode his ferris wheel. That night the carnival packed up and moved on. They wrote each other and when the carnival returned the next year to her town, they married. Dad was also a magician
Re: [Phono-L] Grafonola louver help needed
Hi Eric, The measurements off our Princess is 3 1/16 x 12 3/16. They are tapered from the center(long way) to the edges. Hope this helps. -Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of est...@localnet.com Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 8:43 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Cc: phonol...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Phono-L] Grafonola louver help needed Hello- I've just bought a Columbia Princess Grafonola missing it's louvers (see this forum thread for pictures http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewtopic.php?f=2t=2735) If anyone out there has one of these machines I'm looking for measurements: there's not much hope of finding originals. Eric Stott ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show
For those who could not make the CAPS phonograph show in Southern California, it was a great show! We have attended all 24 years the show has been held and it was the best show ever! A Busy Bee disc (minus reproducer) for $125 and a Columbia BF for $300 were among the many bargains. Rare machines like an Edison Schoolhouse (one of 27 known) were also for sale. One dealer offered 100's of playable cylinder for .75 to $2.00 each. I overheard one guy on his cell phone telling his friend You need to get down here now. You won't believe what great stuff is here! That was just the show. The banquet the night before included a silent auction with 200 lots, and a great dinner. The presentation was amazing. Joe Rinaudo presented a range of silent movies on his original hand cranked projector. Original glass slides were shown (including phonograph ads) while the reels were changed. A Trip to the Moon , Buster Keaton's COPS, and Laurel Hardy's immortal Big Business were among the classics shown. I had a difficult time deciding what was more interesting: Watching the movies or watching him crank and work the equipment! All the films had live piano accompaniment. The presenters wore period costumes to set the mood. As a bonus, we heard a concert cylinder played on a original Polyphone Concert machine. Wow, what volume! Mark your calendars for next August! -Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of rrocr...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 6:44 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 6, Issue 150 Any information of CAPS convention? ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] $70,000.00 Silvertone on ebay
I believe Jesus can be in your heart, NOT your phonograph. According to my Diamond Disc, it is Santa Claus that hides in the phonograph. Somehow I don't think he would ask $ 70,000 is he thought the bearded face was Santa. -Scott Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of michael and suellen funk Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 8:46 AM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: Re: [Phono-L] $70,000.00 Silvertone on ebay I think I have the matching Mary and Joseph ones if you want to complete the set. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Jay Horenstein Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 4:45 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] $70,000.00 Silvertone on ebay Before I make an offer on the $70,000.00 Silvertone Victrola with shroud of Jesus, I just wanted to make sure I didn't snatch it away from somebody out there in need of healing.Jay ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] $70,000.00 Silvertone on ebay
It is eaby items # 280378021123 -Scott -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of George Glastris Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 11:57 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] $70,000.00 Silvertone on ebay Could someone please send me the link to this one.it sounds like a hoot!! - Original Message - From: aph4...@aol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 1:33 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] $70,000.00 Silvertone on ebay I just couldn't resist asking how the seller knew it was Jesus and the response was that he or she didn't understand the question. Here's the response Im not sure I understand your question but that is why I put the other picture of Jesus on there so that you can see what is looks like to me. Art Heller ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Trumpetone
Hi Bruce, We have a Trumpetone and the horn IS aluminum. Hope to see all those you can make it to the CALIFORNIA ANTIQUE PHONOGRAPH SOCIETY 24th ANNUAL PHONOGRAPH/RECORDS/MUSIC BOX SHOW In Southern California next weekend. More info see www.ca-phono.org -Scott Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of BruceY Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 3:21 PM To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Cc: phonolist at yahoogroups.com Subject: [Phono-L] Trumpetone http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=330257508082ssPageN ame=STRK:MEBI:ITih=014 What kind of material were the horns on these unique little machines made from? Looks like it could be aluminum? Bruce ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
