Re: [Phono-L] I am the Edison Phonograph

2011-01-15 Thread Vinyl Visions
Thanks for the info, John. I have been wondering what the source of Vulcan cylinders is. I want one or more of them to play on my Columbia 2 minute machine and have heard that they are great quality. I just haven't been willing to pay the price asked by the dealer in Berlin. By the way, he

Re: [Phono-L] Travesty...

2011-01-15 Thread Vinyl Visions
Nothing like some steel wool and maybe a little cleanser to really bring out the shine in gold leaf... :) Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:58:42 -0800 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Travesty... Hey everyone! I went to buy some records locally that were

Re: [Phono-L] Travesty...

2011-01-15 Thread Vinyl Visions
I forgot to ask: did you get any good records? From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:05:13 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Travesty... Nothing like some steel wool and maybe a little cleanser to really bring out the shine in gold leaf... :)

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

2011-01-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi Ron, I think that there is some Nigerian prince that has one also... It's free - all you need to do is send him your checking account information, a VISA card number for reference and a certified check for the import duty of $350.00 (much cheaper than the guy in Italy) :) Date: Fri,

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

2011-01-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@ oldcrank .org Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 3:16:45 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Potential Fraud - Beware (?) Hi Ron, I think that there is some Nigerian prince that has one also... It's free - all you need to do is send him your

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

2011-01-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
Beware of Craigslist also... the old saying If it sounds too good to be true... You might find a bargain, but be careful. On that note, a collector from NC just found a Regina-Phone for $1,200, so you never know. Also, if you list on Craigslist - NEVER meet someone at your house - if you are

Re: [Phono-L] Phono adapter wanted

2011-01-13 Thread Vinyl Visions
For $11 and a donor no-name reproducer, you can make one yourself. Remove the old diaphragm and needle bar and JB Weld this to the reproducer and Voila A Victor MP3 player. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Veho-Portable-Speaker-for-iPod-iPhone-MP3-VSS001360/14066650 From: lhera...@bu.edu To:

Re: [Phono-L] Phono adapter wanted

2011-01-13 Thread Vinyl Visions
Better yet, don't use a reproducer, just a repro replacement rubber adapter for a Victor... From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:07:56 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phono adapter wanted For $11 and a donor no-name reproducer, you can make one

Re: [Phono-L] Human nature...

2011-01-12 Thread Vinyl Visions
Not to wander too far off topic, but when I think of Luisa, I think of food... One of my favorites is chicken tetrazzini... From: jim...@earthlink.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:13:50 -0600 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Human nature... I have a Victrola XIV faintly

Re: [Phono-L] Spelling Errors

2011-01-12 Thread Vinyl Visions
No problem, Jerry. Spelling and the correct usage of English words are apparently outdated subjects, as witnessed by most of the internet. I recently went to look for some car parts and found what I was looking for under Break Parts. Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:03:47 -0800 From:

Re: [Phono-L] Victor R

2011-01-07 Thread Vinyl Visions
If you go to a sporting store that sells guns and supplies, Super Blue (not Perma Blue) works great for oxidizing parts and no heating is necessary. It works great for aging back steel parts after cleaning off rust and buffing them. It also ages brass... Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 19:43:32 -0800

Re: [Phono-L] Vic R

2011-01-07 Thread Vinyl Visions
Is the gray part zinc? The horn for my R is tin and zinc and looks gray if scratched. Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 19:24:49 -0800 From: deedeebl...@yahoo.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Vic R Dull gray? I'm almost as old as Mike Stitt and I've never seen a gray deck on an R.

Re: [Phono-L] Irving Kaufman - Death Photo

2011-01-02 Thread Vinyl Visions
From a previous post - Irving Kaufman didn't die til January 1976. This pic is much earlier. You guys are missing an important couple of details... look at this pic again. http://www.preservemymoney.com/pictures/Irving Kaufman.jpg The picture has a date that is hand written on the side and

Re: [Phono-L] Irving Kaufman - Death Photo

2011-01-02 Thread Vinyl Visions
of humor !! - Original Message - From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, January 2, 2011 7:45:34 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Irving Kaufman - Death Photo From a previous post - Irving Kaufman didn't die til January 1976. This pic

Re: [Phono-L] Irving Kaufman - Death Photo

2011-01-02 Thread Vinyl Visions
clever and entertaining! John --- On Sun, 1/2/11, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com wrote: From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Irving Kaufman - Death Photo To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sunday, January 2, 2011, 4:45 PM From a previous post - Irving

Re: [Phono-L] Irving Kaufman - Death Photo

2011-01-02 Thread Vinyl Visions
but people do! You're very clever and entertaining! John --- On Sun, 1/2/11, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com wrote: From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Irving Kaufman - Death Photo To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sunday, January 2, 2011, 4:45 PM

Re: [Phono-L] Irving Kaufman - Death Photo

2011-01-02 Thread Vinyl Visions
cookin up in that frying pan. Bruce - Original Message - From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, January 2, 2011 9:47:44 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Irving Kaufman - Death Photo Hi Bruce, You can't trust Government websites

Re: [Phono-L] Irving Kaufman

2010-12-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
That's Irving's death photo... Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:45:45 + From: bruce78...@comcast.net To: Phono-L@oldcrank.org CC: phonol...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Phono-L] Irving Kaufman http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/ggbain.27824/?co=ggbain Here is Irving Kaufman taking a

Re: [Phono-L] Irving Kaufman

2010-12-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
Date: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 7:10 PM With such a tight grasp in his hand? - Original Message - From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 8:11 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Irving Kaufman That's Irving's death

Re: [Phono-L] Cal Stewart and Shawn Borri on Dr. Demento show.

2010-12-27 Thread Vinyl Visions
Shawn, If you have CD's available, I would be interested. From: jnic...@fuse.net Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:49:01 -0500 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cal Stewart and Shawn Borri on Dr. Demento show. What? You have a Shawn Borri CD? I don't recall you ever mentioning

Re: [Phono-L] Shawn Borri

2010-12-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
Read about our fellow list member and his accomplishments here: http://www.peoriamagazines.com/as/2010/nov-dec/outside-box-inside-cylinder Curt ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Who says some phono collectors aren't creepy??

2010-12-17 Thread Vinyl Visions
At least he appears to enjoy mechanical contraptions... isn't this what they refer to as Steam Punk? From: srsel...@aol.com Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:35:31 -0500 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Who says some phono collectors aren't creepy?? This was shared on another

Re: [Phono-L] Who says some phono collectors aren't creepy??

2010-12-17 Thread Vinyl Visions
Isn't this just a new take on a phonograph toy - like Rastus? From: srsel...@aol.com Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:35:31 -0500 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Who says some phono collectors aren't creepy?? This was shared on another newsgroup and I thought others might want to

Re: [Phono-L] Proud new owner?

2010-12-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
I wish I was, but not at that price... :) From: kb...@charter.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:57:19 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Proud new owner? The suspense is killing me. Is anyone on this list the proud new owner of Ebay item 280594550836?

Re: [Phono-L] Needle Tin Collectors - Watch Out For This Seller

2010-12-13 Thread Vinyl Visions
is better than nothing, but the translations are sometimes pretty odd themselves. Dave --- On Sun, 12/12/10, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com wrote: From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Needle Tin Collectors - Watch Out For This Seller To: phono-l

Re: [Phono-L] Cataloguing records

2010-12-13 Thread Vinyl Visions
All of that cataloguing sounds strangely like work... it's more fun to buy the same things over and over and over again... at least you know you like them and are consistent in your tastes and interests. From: cdh...@earthlink.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:28:14

Re: [Phono-L] Duplicate Messages

2010-12-12 Thread Vinyl Visions
Ditto... Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:56:21 -0800 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Duplicate Messages Loran, this board is such an important resource and such a good source of amusement and education that I don't think there is anything you would

Re: [Phono-L] Needle Tin Collectors - Watch Out For This Seller

2010-12-12 Thread Vinyl Visions
explains how the tins are partially filled and covered with paper stickers. Perhaps his other ad was clear in German and you did not understand? Dave --- On Sat, 12/11/10, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com wrote: From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com Subject: [Phono-L] Needle

Re: [Phono-L] uneven turntable, or is it the spindle? Is this fixable?

2010-12-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
You might try this, as it has worked for me: Rotate the turntable and find the low point - GENTLY but firmly raise up on the turntable from the low point and see if it straightens out. Just a thought... Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:13:01 +1300 From: slowp...@clear.net.nz To:

[Phono-L] eBay Seller ID

2010-12-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
LOL... here is an example of how using a seller ID in one country, translates slightly differently in another: http://cgi.ebay.de/Grammophon-Schellackplatten-Nadeln-Dose-/330507086721?pt=Radio_TV_Musikhash=item4cf3c1eb81

[Phono-L] Needle Tin Collectors - Watch Out For This Seller

2010-12-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
Last year I bought what was represented to be a collection of high end needle tins from a guy in Germany. He had run several previous auctions with some pretty rare tins, so when I saw a new listing for a collection, I bid 200 euros on it as a proxy bid. Someone kept bumping it up until it

[Phono-L] CAMPS Spring Phonograph Show/Sale - Mooresville, NC

2010-12-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
It's official: CAMPS Annual Spring Phonograph Show Sale will take place on March 19, 2011 at the same location as last year - Memory Lane Museum, Mooresville, NC. Check our website: www.carolinaphonosociety.com or our Facebook page for complete details. eMail for more information:

Re: [Phono-L] My experience with ANTIQUE EDISON

2010-12-10 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi Don, Interesting story... so what happened??? ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Horse Race Puzzle Record

2010-12-05 Thread Vinyl Visions
I wasn't sure what it was, since there was no information about the record from the seller and I have never seen one of these. The listing was very vague and if you did not look at the picture of the label, you would have no idea of what it was. I was reading the information from the label,

Re: [Phono-L] Prague

2010-12-05 Thread Vinyl Visions
Here's the link to their website: http://www.gramofony.cz/ They appear to have some very cool machines and the website has a photo gallery. Don't try to read the captions... ;) From: aph4...@aol.com Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 11:58:57 -0500 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L]

[Phono-L] Horse Race Puzzle Record

2010-12-04 Thread Vinyl Visions
I just bought what I think is a puzzle record. It is a horse race record - Which One Wins? Phono-Finish Horse Race - Mysterious and Exciting by Mason Williams Co., Chicago - 1945. I don't have it yet, and have not heard it. Does anyone know how many different endings there are and if this is

[Phono-L] Carolina Antique Music Phonograph Show March 2011

2010-12-02 Thread Vinyl Visions
Official Date For Carolina Antique Music Phonograph Show: Saturday March 19, 2011 - 8:30AM until ? Memory Lane Antique Automobile Museum, Hwy 150, Mooresville, NC Hope to see you there. ___ Phono-L mailing

Re: [Phono-L] Future travel

2010-12-02 Thread Vinyl Visions
Don't know of any phonograph collectors in Prague, but travelled there two years ago and it was beautiful. You will have a wonderful time. Curt From: aph4...@aol.com Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 01:36:01 -0500 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Future travel Just thought I'd ask if

Re: [Phono-L] Future travel

2010-12-02 Thread Vinyl Visions
You might want to contact Charley Hummell, since he regularly attends phonograph shows in Europe and know many collectors there. His email is: (no spam)edison...@aol.com - remove (no spam) before sending. From: aph4...@aol.com Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 01:36:01 -0500 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] What's wrong with this picture?

2010-11-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
What's wrong with the price, Harvey??? After all it is a rare, unusual, one of a kind Edison Victrola cylinder player that uses needles... bet you don't have one in your collection. ;) Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 22:09:52 -0800 From: harveykrav...@yahoo.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject:

Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 7, Issue 196

2010-11-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
Probably, the reason for that (no responses) is because most of us run into this Frankenphone type of stuff regularly from antique dealers, sellers on eBay, etc. and find it humorous. Molding records and adjusting class M machines are interesting posts to read about, but most of us probably

[Phono-L] Thomas Edison - der henker (executioner)???

2010-11-24 Thread Vinyl Visions
http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2008/01/dayintech_0104 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

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

2010-11-22 Thread Vinyl Visions
It's not spam, Loran... I thought readers other than yourself, might be interested in a PHONOGRAPH RELATED very interesting article about a unique phonograph service. It just happens to be posted on the Carolina Antique Music Phonograph Society Facebook page. If you don't want to read it or

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

2010-11-22 Thread Vinyl Visions
@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Think streaming internet music is new? Check out this phonograph service from 1910... For me,and probably for Loran too, one link brought up the facebook page of some exotic looking woman. Jan On 2010-11-22, at 5:30 AM, Vinyl Visions wrote

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

2010-11-22 Thread Vinyl Visions
this phonograph service from 1910... For me,and probably for Loran too, one link brought up the facebook page of some exotic looking woman. Jan On 2010-11-22, at 5:30 AM, Vinyl Visions wrote: It's not spam, Loran... I thought readers other than yourself, might

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

2010-11-22 Thread Vinyl Visions
, as I am the list owner. Thanks, Loran On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 5:30 AM, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com wrote: It's not spam, Loran... I thought readers other than yourself, might be interested in a PHONOGRAPH RELATED very interesting article about a unique phonograph service

Re: [Phono-L] Auction Exchange News - Stanton Auction

2010-11-22 Thread Vinyl Visions
, but it is unavailable to me since I am not signed up for facebook, and don't want to be. Couldn't people just post on phono-l and forget about facebook? Ray - Original Message - From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 8:19 PM

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

2010-11-22 Thread Vinyl Visions
- From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, Nov 22, 2010 10:35 am Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Think streaming internet music is new? Check out this phonograph service from 1910... i Loran, orry about the link not working

Re: [Phono-L] Pathe Cylinder Machine

2010-11-21 Thread Vinyl Visions
: Saturday, November 20, 2010, 8:44 PM Looks like my Pathe Coq phono. Very cool machine. -Barry On 11/20/2010 10:10 PM, Vinyl Visions wrote: I bought this machine two years ago and just wondered if anyone knows what model it is and timeframe of manufacture. It plays both

[Phono-L] Auction Exchange News - Stanton Auction

2010-11-21 Thread Vinyl Visions
I just posted this on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10439151962#!/pages/Carolina-Antique-Music-Phonograph-Society/130658956974008 ___ Phono-L mailing list

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

2010-11-21 Thread Vinyl Visions
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carolina-Antique-Music-Phonograph-Society/130658956974008#!/pages/Carolina-Antique-Music-Phonograph-Society/130658956974008#!/profile.php?id=10554673263 ___ Phono-L mailing

Re: [Phono-L] They were so dumb back in the old days...

2010-11-20 Thread Vinyl Visions
I want #4, the Mikiphones and that odd #9... From: phonowo...@hotmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:39:07 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] They were so dumb back in the old days... Hi Everyone: I thought that you might find this interesting. I think some of us might

Re: [Phono-L] Collector's Guide to Victor Records

2010-11-20 Thread Vinyl Visions
I tried to find it on 78rpm.com, but can't find the link. Where did you order yours and how much? To: phono-l@oldcrank.org From: john9...@pacbell.net Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:38:37 + Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Collector's Guide to Victor Records Be jealous - he's doing a book signing

Re: [Phono-L] Victor Picture Discs

2010-11-20 Thread Vinyl Visions
...@comcast.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor Picture Discs Wow what a find. the ultimate rarity of records from that era !! One usually does not just pick up that record somewhere how on earth did you find it? - Original Message - From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi

Re: [Phono-L] How to order the Collector's Guide to Victor Records

2010-11-20 Thread Vinyl Visions
Thanks for the info. I linked your website to the Carolina Antique Music Phonograph Society Facebook page. From: jackwhe...@hotmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:15:49 + Subject: [Phono-L] How to order the Collector's Guide to Victor Records It easy, to

[Phono-L] Pathe Cylinder Machine

2010-11-20 Thread Vinyl Visions
I bought this machine two years ago and just wondered if anyone knows what model it is and timeframe of manufacture. It plays both standard size and salon size cylinders. It is in fabulous condition, the picture makes it look like it has a square spot on the front. That is the original decal

Re: [Phono-L] Victor Picture Discs

2010-11-19 Thread Vinyl Visions
How do you get one and how much is it? From: srsel...@aol.com Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:07:23 -0500 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor Picture Discs In a message dated 11/18/2010 10:17:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, vinyl.visi...@live.com writes: All kidding

Re: [Phono-L] contact info requested

2010-11-18 Thread Vinyl Visions
I apologize for being insensitive, but when I read the domain name for Mr. Opera, I was thinking wtf does that have to do with phonographs? It sounds like a domain from San Francisco... From: steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:08:22 -0500 Subject: Re:

Re: [Phono-L] contact info requested

2010-11-18 Thread Vinyl Visions
Now I see it's from Germany, which makes more sense, since Germans have a strange way of twisting words, for example: children's candy called Crack Sticks - I wouldn't let my kid come home with anything called crack... :) From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 18

Re: [Phono-L] contact info requested

2010-11-18 Thread Vinyl Visions
be discreet about it. On 11/18/2010 10:15 PM, Vinyl Visions wrote: I apologize for being insensitive, but when I read the domain name for Mr. Opera, I was thinking wtf does that have to do with phonographs? It sounds like a domain from San Francisco... From: steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l

Re: [Phono-L] contact info requested

2010-11-18 Thread Vinyl Visions
Oh, you discovered my kinky side... vinyl visions is phono related. Vogue records - Victor Picture Discs: vinyl visions From: pjfra...@mac.com Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:59:21 -0800 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] contact info requested Heaven help any German San

Re: [Phono-L] contact info requested

2010-11-18 Thread Vinyl Visions
Shellac Pictures or Shellac Visions, just didn't have the same appeal... From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:03:27 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] contact info requested Oh, you discovered my kinky side... vinyl visions is phono related. Vogue

Re: [Phono-L] Victor Picture Discs

2010-11-18 Thread Vinyl Visions
... vinyl visions is phono related. Vogue records - Victor Picture Discs: vinyl visions From: pjfra...@mac.com Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:59:21 -0800 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] contact info requested Heaven help any German San Franciscans. Now Vinyl

Re: [Phono-L] Victor Picture Discs

2010-11-18 Thread Vinyl Visions
Pictures or Shellac Visions, just didn't have the same appeal... From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:03:27 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] contact info requested Oh, you discovered my kinky side... vinyl visions is phono related

Re: [Phono-L] contact info requested

2010-11-18 Thread Vinyl Visions
should at least be discreet about it. On 11/18/2010 10:15 PM, Vinyl Visions wrote: I apologize for being insensitive, but when I read the domain name for Mr. Opera, I was thinking wtf does that have to do with phonographs? It sounds like a domain from San Francisco... From: steve_nor

[Phono-L] Way OFF Topic - Read Only If You Are A Computer Nerd

2010-11-15 Thread Vinyl Visions
I found a website a year or so ago, that I think is great... They allow software companies to give away their products for review absolutely FREE. You have to look regularly to find useful software, but it is commercial quality and the price is right... http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/

Re: [Phono-L] Charles McCarn Phonograph Collection, Mooresville, NC (2nd try)

2010-11-15 Thread Vinyl Visions
That's a great video immortalizing a wonderful collection. It makes you wonder where all of that stuff is today? Maybe it's just me, but when I look at my phonographs, I can't help but think of all of their previous owners and how they all enjoyed listening to them. Someone bought each one of

[Phono-L] Charles McCarn Phonograph Collection, Mooresville, NC

2010-11-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
I made a video presentation of Charles' collection a year or so ago and thought I would share the link for anyone interested. I have also included the links to two other videos that I put on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CAFS28078

Re: [Phono-L] Charles McCarn Phonograph Collection, Mooresville, NC

2010-11-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
I'm not sure of the actual movie title - the main actor is a German silent film star... can't recall his name, but I will see if I have it. Curt From: srsel...@aol.com Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:36:16 -0500 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Charles McCarn Phonograph

Re: [Phono-L] Charles McCarn Phonograph Collection, Mooresville, NC - way off topic

2010-11-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
Correction: the main star was a French silent movie star with a very tragic life - Max Linder. If you are interested, here is a link to his biography: http://www.cyranos.ch/linder-e.htm From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:17:09 -0500 Subject: Re:

Re: [Phono-L] Charles McCarn Phonograph Collection, Mooresville, NC

2010-11-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
photography in Normandy is outstanding!! Jan On 2010-11-14, at 5:10 AM, Vinyl Visions wrote: I made a video presentation of Charles' collection a year or so ago and thought I would share the link for anyone interested. I have also included the links to two other videos that I

[Phono-L] Share Your Favorit Phonograph Links, Videos and Sound Files Here

2010-11-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hey guys, Take a look at our phono links and videos. Of particular interest are two videos - The SanFilippo Estate and Charley Hummel - also a pic of the world's largest outside horn phonograph...

Re: [Phono-L] Share Your Favorit Phonograph Links, Videos and Sound Files Here

2010-11-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
Favorite From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:00:26 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Share Your Favorit Phonograph Links, Videos and Sound Files Here Hey guys, Take a look at our phono links and videos. Of particular interest are two videos - The

Re: [Phono-L] Original or restored?

2010-11-12 Thread Vinyl Visions
I love original, but that being said, I really get a positive vibe from taking something that looks ready for the junkyard and preserving it for posterity... You never want to mess with a machine that appears original, working properly, etc. except maybe for some cosmetic issues. Two

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet Horn Ball Holder

2010-11-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
not look quite right from the inside. Anyone else know more about riveting? Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Vinyl Visions Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 10:58 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet Horn Ball Holder

2010-11-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
reach. You could pop rivet them but that would not look quite right from the inside. Anyone else know more about riveting? Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org ] On Behalf Of Vinyl Visions Sent

Re: [Phono-L] Rub n' Buff Metallic Finishes

2010-11-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org ] On Behalf Of Vinyl Visions Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 10:58 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet Horn Ball Holder I've been afraid to remove the rivets, since I don't know what

Re: [Phono-L] Rub n' Buff Metallic Finishes

2010-11-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org ] On Behalf Of Vinyl Visions Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 10:58 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet Horn Ball Holder I've been afraid to remove

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

2010-11-10 Thread Vinyl Visions
I whant as many of dose gramophones as you will send... I whill accept em all. From: pjfra...@mac.com Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 19:46:40 -0800 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Early cygnet horn without the spring I'm actually loving this. Rant on, Johnny-Chuck! On Nov 9,

[Phono-L] Cygnet Horn Ball Holder

2010-11-10 Thread Vinyl Visions
I don't know what you call it exactly, but does anyone sell replacements for the brass ball holder that is riveted to a cygnet horn? If so, how do you go about replacing it? Mine was torn up by someone trying to replace the ball. Curt

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet Horn Ball Holder

2010-11-10 Thread Vinyl Visions
that Mirek Stehlik in Kitchener, Ontario used to make them, too. Dave --- On Wed, 11/10/10, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com wrote: From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com Subject: [Phono-L] Cygnet Horn Ball Holder To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 8:30 AM

Re: [Phono-L] Cygnet Horn Ball Holder

2010-11-10 Thread Vinyl Visions
Have you tried drilling out the rivets and taking the part to a musical Instrument repair shop? They may be able to straighten it out. Then you can rivet it back on. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Vinyl

[Phono-L] (no subject)

2010-11-10 Thread Vinyl Visions
Does anyone have any spare parts for a dancing rastus or just the top parts with chickens, boxers, etc. ? Also, since Charlie Weatherbee quit making repros, does anyone have patterns for them? Curt ___ Phono-L

[Phono-L] This should have read: Dancing Rastus, etc.

2010-11-10 Thread Vinyl Visions
From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:02:16 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] (no subject) Does anyone have any spare parts for a dancing rastus or just the top parts with chickens, boxers, etc. ? Also, since Charlie Weatherbee quit making

Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism

2010-11-08 Thread Vinyl Visions
Dave, I think it was a small trip wire fastened to the pin on a hand grenade concealed inside the phonograph. It was very effective at stopping the thief, but the main problem was the totally destroyed phonograph... :) Curt Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 09:14:47 -0800 From: dda...@sbcglobal.net

Re: [Phono-L] Victor Puzzle Record

2010-10-28 Thread Vinyl Visions
Book tells thyat some (not all) of the tracks were done by the Mayfair Orchestra (England?). Audio quality is very good. The stylus sure does go across the record in a hurry! [Original Message] From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: 10/27

Re: [Phono-L] Victor Puzzle Record

2010-10-27 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi Allen, Thanks for the info. I had no idea that they went back to the Berliner era. Curt From: allena...@aol.com Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:38:22 -0400 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor Puzzle Record In a message dated 10/27/2010 12:06:17 A.M. Eastern Daylight

Re: [Phono-L] Victor Puzzle Record

2010-10-27 Thread Vinyl Visions
: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: 10/27/2010 12:06:16 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Victor Puzzle Record I'm hoping that someone on the list might have some info on Victor Puzzle Records. I picked one up the other day titled: The Conundrum - What Should I

Re: [Phono-L] Victor Puzzle Record

2010-10-27 Thread Vinyl Visions
Orchestra (England?). Audio quality is very good. The stylus sure does go across the record in a hurry! [Original Message] From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: 10/27/2010 12:06:16 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Victor Puzzle Record I'm hoping

Re: [Phono-L] Victor Puzzle Record

2010-10-27 Thread Vinyl Visions
Telling record, one song and two Fortunes. Bruce - Original Message - From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 12:06:04 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Victor Puzzle Record I'm hoping that someone on the list might have

[Phono-L] Victor Puzzle Record

2010-10-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
I'm hoping that someone on the list might have some info on Victor Puzzle Records. I picked one up the other day titled: The Conundrum - What Should I Play Next?. Anyone know how many of these were made or how scarce they might be? I have only seen two of these - the one that I bought and

Re: [Phono-L] Crank for 15 New York Symphonion

2010-10-02 Thread Vinyl Visions
and it is amazing. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Vinyl Visions Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 10:56 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Crank for 15 New York Symphonion I'm hoping

Re: [Phono-L] Cecilian Treasure Chest

2010-10-02 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi Greg, Do you have a picture of the machine? I would be interested to see one, since I have a Baby machine made by them. The motors may be similar or interchangeable, since they are very simple. Curt From: gack...@earthlink.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 15:06:10

Re: [Phono-L] Phonotop any one can play it

2010-09-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
Apparently more than one person wanted it bad enough to pay $210.50... go figure. Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:50:19 -0500 From: rich-m...@octoxol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phonotop any one can play it I see at least one person has a severe case of Gotthaveititus.

[Phono-L] Crank for 15 New York Symphonion

2010-09-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
I'm hoping that someone might have a crank for a 15 Symphonion music box. I also need a piece of very small rope molding - approx. 3/16 wide for the same machine. Does anyone have one of these or both of these items for sale? Thanks for any help. Curt

Re: [Phono-L] Another bargain on fleabay

2010-08-20 Thread Vinyl Visions
It was withdrawn... apparently no one wanted to pay the $1380 buy it now price. From: j...@phono-phixer.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:09:21 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Another bargain on fleabay The can of coke is the only thing of value in the pictures :)

Re: [Phono-L] Another bargain on fleabay

2010-08-19 Thread Vinyl Visions
Jim, you are too critical... it's an authentic Chinese Victrola and very rare at that :) Curt From: jnic...@fuse.net Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:33:28 -0400 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Another bargain on fleabay Wow! What a bargain. And I love the fabulous command of

Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 7, Issue 99

2010-08-17 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi John, I sent the seller a message and a link to the Crapophone website. He sent me a message saying he added an amendment to the listing. I checked it and here it is: On Aug-17-10 at 07:36:36 PDT, seller added the following information: Note: I have received conflicting ideas regarding

Re: [Phono-L] Victor Picture Records

2010-08-17 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi guys, I just purchased a Paul Whiteman Victor Picture Disc and I can't discover much information about it. Does anyone know approximately how many of these that were made. I believe that it was pressed in 1932, but that's about the extent of the info that I have been able to uncover.

[Phono-L] Victor Picture Record - Paul Whiteman - A Night at the Biltmore

2010-08-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi guys, I just purchased a Paul Whiteman Victor Picture Disc and I can't discover much information about it. Does anyone know approximately how many of these that were made. I believe that it was pressed in 1932, but that's about the extent of the info that I have been able to uncover.

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