Re: [Phono-L] Isn't This A Reprint? The Talking Machine 1899 Catalogue

2013-12-28 Thread Steven Medved
This is a buyers beware situation since you cannot write to bidders anymore. Neal's Antiques Cylinder and Disc Phonographs was run by Neal Gerichten. Back in 1983 he sold things. I do not know if he just sold these or he had them made but they are reprints. Neal offered to make me the tiny

[Phono-L] Recessed top automatic recorder reproducer

2013-12-24 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, I need a recessed top with a serial number under 50,000 in good condition. I will trade a higher serial number top plus cash, please let me know if you are interested. Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list

Re: [Phono-L] Opera like cabinet for A1 mechanism

2013-12-13 Thread Steven Medved
> record cabinets, he might do it, but as others have pointed out it may not be > cheap. I think it would be less than here for sure, but shipping may take a > big bite. Let me know if you want his info. > John Robles > > > > > ______

Re: [Phono-L] Opera like cabinet for A1 mechanism

2013-12-12 Thread Steven Medved
sk and will be far from low cost. > > On 12/12/2013 06:24 PM, Steven Medved wrote: > > Hello, > > > > Does anyone know a person who could build a cabinet that would fit an A1 > > mechani

[Phono-L] Opera like cabinet for A1 mechanism

2013-12-12 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, Does anyone know a person who could build a cabinet that would fit an A1 mechanism so they could have a 2/4 Opera? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Model H Reproducer question

2013-11-24 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Don, Let me know if you got the e-mail I sent you off list. Steve > From: phonowo...@hotmail.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:20:25 -0800 > Subject: [Phono-L] Model H Reproducer question > > Hi All: > I have a Model H reproducer with a top housing that has no p

Re: [Phono-L] Reproducer top wanted

2013-10-29 Thread Steven Medved
p. > If anyone has a nice spare Fireside top mount carriage, I am in the market. > Thanks > John > > > > > ____ > From: Steven Medved > To: Antique Phonograph List > Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 10:00 AM > Subject: Re: [P

Re: [Phono-L] Reproducer top wanted

2013-10-28 Thread Steven Medved
The chips can be repaired, normally the chips are in the front and back where people tried to pry the reproducer out of the carriage. JB weld or a similar epoxy, I use steel putty, returns the top shape to round and a chrome paint makes it match a bit better. I use a large carriage broken in

Re: [Phono-L] Edison DD feature chronology?

2013-10-13 Thread Steven Medved
I believe this question was asked before on one of the lists and if I remember correctly the first few of the CC-32 and the BC-34 did not have the 10 & 12 inch stop buttons. Edison was planning on making 12 inch records which he never did. All the BC-34 consoles I have seen had them and the CC

Re: [Phono-L] Odd cylinder reproducer

2013-09-16 Thread Steven Medved
> Interesting. I wonder when iand why the adaption was made? The aluminum > diaphragm seems a copy of some of the disc reproducer diaphragms of later > years. > > > > > ________ > From: Steven Medved > To: Antique Phonograph List

Re: [Phono-L] Odd cylinder reproducer

2013-09-16 Thread Steven Medved
1904 I would guess. > Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 15:25:37 -0700 > From: john9...@pacbell.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Odd cylinder reproducer > > It is 415944. > > > > > ________ > From: Steven Medved &g

Re: [Phono-L] Odd cylinder reproducer

2013-09-16 Thread Steven Medved
What is the serial number of the top? Since it is not by the letters it should be above 390,000. > Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 10:22:06 -0700 > From: john9...@pacbell.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Odd cylinder reproducer > > Hello all > How about some opinions on this reproduc

Re: [Phono-L] Odd cylinder reproducer

2013-09-16 Thread Steven Medved
It looks like it was adapted for use on a coin op. I have seen weights made of aluminum with springs like that. In 1915 and after the copper CHK diaphragms were nickel plated and Edison continued to make them into the 1920's. Are the ground away areas nickel plated? > Date: Mon, 16 Sep

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

2013-09-04 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.pexsupply.com/3M-7447-Scotch-Brite-General-Purpose-Pads-20-box-13751000-p?gclid=CIKdhZqIsrkCFUxo7AodUCEA5w > From: maff...@bresnan.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2013 08:54:26 -0600 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question > > What is: "Scotch

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

2013-09-02 Thread Steven Medved
50 and 75 springs are easy, which is worth more your time or your money? Triumph springs are a bit of a challenge. There are three tabs, do not touch the third tab. Open up the other two less than half way. You can remove the first tab that frees up the second two that are much easier to

Re: [Phono-L] Dating Victor Exhibition Reproducers

2013-08-30 Thread Steven Medved
I have an early gold reproducer with the nuts that had a needle bar that looks like they took a round hole and made a triangle out of it. I tried this a few years ago and did not get any replies. Steve > Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 18:29:52 -0700 > From: harveykrav...@yahoo.com > To: pho

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 80

2013-08-27 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Tim, Thanks for the info you provided, it is very hard to come by. I could not get the Diamond D reproducer to fit in the carriage with the sound tube in the horn on my 50, perhaps on an 80 the horn attaches differently and I could have installed the reproducer without it being in t

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 75 serial numbers (Diamond B Serial Number & M Reproducer Serial Number)

2013-08-26 Thread Steven Medved
tts Old Colony Antique Phonograph > Society), still has his complete collection, and I have not heard that she > has any intention (at least at this point) of parting with it. There is a > meeting is a meeting scheduled at her house sometime in September. > > Bruce > > &g

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 75 serial numbers (Diamond B Serial Number & M Reproducer Serial Number)

2013-08-26 Thread Steven Medved
number 38 is much smaller than the > 10, like they may have been put on at two different time periods. This M is > the earlier style with the round > weight. > > Bruce > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Steven Medved" > To: "

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 75 serial numbers

2013-08-26 Thread Steven Medved
gt; > Hi Steve, > > No, I don't have and N-56 for it to play the earlier wax amberolas. Those > must be very uncommon. I will get you the serial number for the Diamond B > though. > > Thanks for the reply, > > Bruce > > > - Original Message -

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 80

2013-08-26 Thread Steven Medved
I agree about the caretaker part, I am the 4th owner of the 1901 standard, the others are gone. Antiques make us realize how long they are around compared to us. Thanks for the kind words, Al has been incredibly helpful to the hobby. It is amazing how much he knows and shares. Steve >

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 80

2013-08-26 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Tim, Do you remember the serial numbers? Did you ever rebuild a diamond D with the extra lead weight still on it? How much difference does the larger horn make? Was the carriage different? The diamond D will not fit in a 30 50 75 carriage unless you install the reproducer and th

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 75 serial numbers

2013-08-25 Thread Steven Medved
of Amberola 30's being > > produced. Still seems like a high reproducer number for the 4-digit machine > > serial number, but I'd like to get your opinion. This Amberola 50 is > > otherwise > > one of the best-preserved I've seen, decent and original outside, m

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 80

2013-08-25 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Tony, I have three serial numbers for these machines and one detailed photos from one machine that an extremely nice person took for me. Information is as rare as the machines themselves. I hope other people with knowledge will reply. The 80 was Edison's way to use up old parts.

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 75 serial numbers

2013-08-25 Thread Steven Medved
ecent and original outside, > mint under the lid, very quiet and smooth "low mile" motor, etc. > > Andrew Baron > > > On Aug 24, 2013, at 7:40 PM, Steven Medved wrote: > > > It is a fairly low serial number, I worked on Amberola 30 number 137. My > >

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 75 serial numbers

2013-08-25 Thread Steven Medved
gt; produced. Still seems like a high reproducer number for the 4-digit machine > serial number, but I'd like to get your opinion. This Amberola 50 is > otherwise > one of the best-preserved I've seen, decent and original outside, mint under > the > lid, very quiet and

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 75 serial numbers

2013-08-24 Thread Steven Medved
It is a fairly low serial number, I worked on Amberola 30 number 137. My 50 is SM - - - 7488. I believe the 30 50 and 75 all had their own serial numbers as 137 had reproducer serial number 307 on it. SM is spring motor and number 137 did not have that on the ID plate. I believe just under

Re: [Phono-L] Curious Diamond B problem

2013-08-18 Thread Steven Medved
the Diamond B and Diamond C compressions rings > is 1.66. The inside diameter of the Diamond C body is 1.66. The inner > diameter of the Diamond B body ranges up to1.6730, and is slightly > inconsistent in circumference. So there is obvious enlargement there. > John > > > >

Re: [Phono-L] Curious Diamond B problem

2013-08-18 Thread Steven Medved
also came with two slots. Steve > From: john9...@pacbell.net > Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 12:55:02 -0700 > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Curious Diamond B problem > > I did, in 6 places > > On Aug 18, 2013, at 11:13 AM, Steven Medved wrote: > >

Re: [Phono-L] Curious Diamond B problem

2013-08-18 Thread Steven Medved
gs is > 1.66. The inside diameter of the Diamond C body is 1.66. The inner diameter > of the Diamond B body ranges up to1.6730, and is slightly inconsistent in > circumference. So there is obvious enlargement there. > John > > > > > _________

Re: [Phono-L] Curious Diamond B problem

2013-08-18 Thread Steven Medved
Normally the Diamond B does not expand that much unless it was stored where temperatures varied over the years like an unheated attic where it got very cold in the winter and very hot in the summer. Pot metal reproducer on Vancouver Island in the Victoria area remain pristine due to the relativ

Re: [Phono-L] R S O N tops

2013-08-11 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Tony, Thanks. Steve > From: mobilityscoot...@xtra.co.nz > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:10:03 +1200 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] R S O N tops > > Al, Ha ha What a Fantastic description. I totally agree with you. > AT times I must ask Steve so fairy dumb questions bu

Re: [Phono-L] R S O N tops

2013-08-10 Thread Steven Medved
Thanks, I always appreciate it when people enjoy my research the way I have enjoyed by being helped along the way by so many including you, Andy. Steve > From: a...@popyrus.com > Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 10:58:50 -0600 > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] R S O N tops > > I have

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Model R Reproducer

2013-08-10 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Tom, Al covered it very well. I rebuilt two R reproducers, one R that was still air tight and one I replaced the gaskets on. I rotated both styli and restored mechanical freedom to all the parts. The difference in sound was negligible between them. There are 6 different H bars, the

[Phono-L] R and S rebuilding and sound testing

2013-08-09 Thread Steven Medved
First of all the two main problems with the R reproducer is a worn stylus and air leaks. Both will make it sound bad. To test the reproducer for air leaks gently apply air pressure and gently apply suction, if you have an air leak the sound will not be good. The R does not have the same volum

[Phono-L] R S O N tops

2013-08-09 Thread Steven Medved
The top for the O N R and S are all the same top and when new the R and S top would fit in the large carriage. If you look at an R or S you will see the notch for the large carriage centering pin. When the dome tops came out Edison made them universal so they could be used for any reproducer,

Re: [Phono-L] Phono L

2013-08-09 Thread Steven Medved
I will give more details later, all R and S reproducer tops were held to the shoe adapter via 3 1-64 screws, same thread as the large top hinge block. > From: tom...@msn.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 21:42:31 -0500 > Subject: [Phono-L] Phono L > > > I recently purcha

Re: [Phono-L] The New "His Master's Voice" Instrument

2013-08-01 Thread Steven Medved
The No.4 reproducer was made for those who could not afford to update to the new Orthophonic machines so they could buy and enjoy the electrically recorded records. > From: ediso...@verizon.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2013 05:10:01 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] The New

Re: [Phono-L] My Attempt at Model O reproducer quiz

2013-07-19 Thread Steven Medved
The reproducer top is an R's top from 1911, the bottom is also likely from 1911 or later. 12673 is the highest iron and brass top I know of, 13028 is the lowest pot metal top I know of. Both of the dome tops appear in the 41,000 range, the raised letter dome top is rarely found below 50,000.

[Phono-L] Edison Gem with C in serial number $1995.00

2013-07-19 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Edison-Gem-Cylinder-Phonograph-With-C-In-Serial-Number-C-Reproducer-Very-Nice-/151080914767 This auction is for the best condition Gem Edison original cylinder player I have ran across. If you check the picture of the serial plate you will see it has the C in the seria

[Phono-L] Amberola 30 louvers in front of the bedplate

2013-07-17 Thread Steven Medved
Did Edison ever make an Amberola 30 that did not have the louvers above the horn? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Model O serial number 491 reproducer quiz

2013-07-11 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EDISON-PHONOGRAPH-MODEL-O-2-4-MINUTE-REPRODUCER-REBUILT-PLAYS-GREAT-/200940043348 Here is a model O reproducer serial number 491. 1. What year was the reproducer in the photo made? 2. What is unusual about the reproducer in the photo? 3. When did the first pot me

Re: [Phono-L] Edison electrical DDs

2013-06-15 Thread Steven Medved
52651 released November 1929 hard to find as there was only the initial release. I wonder how many were made and how many survive. Steve > From: smst...@gmail.com > Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:36:25 -0700 > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison electrical DDs > > Hey Steve

Re: [Phono-L] Edison electrical DDs

2013-06-15 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Art, The 82,000 series is very rare in the electric series and they sell high. I have some in the 80,000 series. Most people are not aware of the other series. Steve > From: aph4...@aol.com > Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:07:26 -0400 > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Ed

Re: [Phono-L] Edison electrical DDs

2013-06-15 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Art, What is the highest catalog number you have? Steve > From: aph4...@aol.com > Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:28:38 -0400 > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison electrical DDs > > Thanks Mike, > But wasn't that actually recorded in Sept. and Oct. 1927? I'm going

Re: [Phono-L] Edison electrical DDs

2013-06-15 Thread Steven Medved
Finnish: 59305-59306 Spanish/Cuban: 60063-60078 60063 is the earliest, released DD electrical matrix. German: 57025-57034 52089 to 52651 for the 50,000 series 80885 to 80907 for the 80,000 series 82351 to 82360 for the 82,000 series Please remember that the 82500 series was not part of the 82000

Re: [Phono-L] Asbestos in Edison records

2013-05-16 Thread Steven Medved
n a mandrel far > enough to play to the end. Could the dye have something to do with it, or > might there be another reason .. ? > > > - Original Message - > From: "Steven Medved" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 5:18 PM > Subject: [Phono-L]

Re: [Phono-L] Asbestos in Edison records

2013-05-15 Thread Steven Medved
e P. > > > > -Original Message- > From: Steven Medved > To: phono-l > Sent: Wed, May 15, 2013 5:33 pm > Subject: [Phono-L] Asbestos in Edison records > > > I have read that the blue Amberol plaster of Paris has asbestos. Did the > Diamond Discs as

[Phono-L] Asbestos in Edison records

2013-05-15 Thread Steven Medved
I have read that the blue Amberol plaster of Paris has asbestos. Did the Diamond Discs as well? Normally this would not cause any concern, but people that ream blue Amberols should be careful. Steve ___ Pho

[Phono-L] Phonograph movers

2013-05-04 Thread Steven Medved
What packing and moving companies are recommended for larger phonographs? Thanks, Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Cabinet maker wanted

2013-04-08 Thread Steven Medved
A friend is looking to have a case made for an A1 mechanism. The Triumph case is too small and he wants it done in quarter sawn oak. Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Interesting or Uninteresting Suitcase standard observation.

2013-03-26 Thread Steven Medved
teresting or Uninteresting Suitcase standard > observation. > > It has a winged C and older style carriage thumbscrew. Serial #3624 > Bill > > > On 3/25/13 8:23 PM, "Steven Medved" wrote: > > > > >Hello Bill, What is the serial number of the Standard?

Re: [Phono-L] Interesting or Uninteresting Suitcase standard observation.

2013-03-25 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Bill, What is the serial number of the Standard? The early ones do not have a gear cover. Did it have a reproducer? Steve > Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:56:46 -0500 > From: b...@taney.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Interesting or Uninteresting Suit

Re: [Phono-L] The Death of Amberola III SN304

2013-03-24 Thread Steven Medved
Dear Chuck, I was away half of Saturday and most all of Sunday. Saturday I spent the first half of the day working on reproducers to get caught up and was gone the other half. I am not upset with you at all and I wish you the best. If you want to accept my offer please let me know and I wil

Re: [Phono-L] The Death of Amberola III SN304

2013-03-24 Thread Steven Medved
c.com > >>> >> > >>> >> On Mar 21, 2013, at 10:55 PM, clockworkh...@aol.com wrote: > >>> >> > >>> >>> > >>> >>> > >>> >>> It is with great sadness that I note the death of

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

2013-03-24 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Bill, I must agree with you, but I will still honor the offer I made below but after this I will no longer associate with Chuck Richards. I spent 5 hours editing the e-mail to him to make certain I did not offend him, he took this as me blowing him off. He send me an e-mail titled last

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

2013-03-24 Thread Steven Medved
Here is my reply to him which I will share with the list since he did: Hello Chuck, I am very sorry to hear that you are not happy with my work. If you want an original hinge block send me the repro back along with the address where you want it sent and I will send an original in a padded mai

Re: [Phono-L] The Death of Amberola III SN304

2013-03-24 Thread Steven Medved
Before I knew he was a clown I sent him a note telling him the reproducer was a Diamond A, he sent a note back telling me it was a B. Evidently he is a regular at this. > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > From: clockworkh...@aol.com > Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:57:57 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] The

Re: [Phono-L] The Death of Amberola III SN304

2013-03-24 Thread Steven Medved
r inspection door, motor, Diamond A > >>> Reproducer, and other parts were drawn and quartered because someone > >>> figured they would sell for more than the whole machine. I believe only > >>> about 1,200 of these machines were made. They are only ra

[Phono-L] For sale square box Combination attachment for Edison Standard Phonograph Model B $27.00

2013-03-21 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, I have photos, $27.00 includes priority mail shipping in a 7x7x6 box. The box is excellent, it does show age the label is brown but all there. It has the smaller box cemented inside with the holder for the Model H reproducer. I have photos if anyone is interested. I paid $20 or $

Re: [Phono-L] list down?

2013-03-07 Thread Steven Medved
Quiet. > From: lhera...@bu.edu > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 08:54:31 -0500 > Subject: [Phono-L] list down? > > I've been asked if the list is not working, so this is a test to satisfy my > curiosity. Down or just quiet? > > Ron L > >

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola 50 gear cover wanted to buy

2013-03-06 Thread Steven Medved
Ron Haring had one with the hole at the Orlando show, he might still have it. Steve > Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2013 14:24:58 -0600 > From: b...@taney.com > To: phonol...@yahoogroups.com; phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Amberola 50 gear cover wanted to buy > > I picked up a Amberola Model 50 t

[Phono-L] Blue Amberols 5720 and 5721

2013-03-02 Thread Steven Medved
The were not released, but do copies exist? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] "Go-To" Recording for Testing a New Machine / Reproducer

2013-02-26 Thread Steven Medved
interesting approach. I think I've trained myself for so long, > away from putting late records on earlier machines that I never would have > thought of using one as a tool for a reproducer test. > > On Feb 26, 2013, at 6:39 AM, Steven Medved wrote: > > I use the late

Re: [Phono-L] "Go-To" Recording for Testing a New Machine / Reproducer

2013-02-26 Thread Steven Medved
I use the latest loudest record I can find so any distortion will show up. Steve > From: a...@popyrus.com > Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:59:55 -0700 > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] "Go-To" Recording for Testing a New Machine / > Reproducer > > Hi Arvin ~ > > Great questi

Re: [Phono-L] DELETE warning, Economics and currency boring off topic Yen Yuan USD CAD AUD CHF

2013-02-18 Thread Steven Medved
In 1982 they started to make the US penny out of copper plated zinc. I loved getting Canadian money to spend when I visited Canada, I still have pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, Loonies, Toonies along with some current and early coins half dollars and some early and current pre loonie dolla

[Phono-L] DELETE warning, Economics and currency boring off topic Yen Yuan USD CAD AUD CHF

2013-02-18 Thread Steven Medved
Currency: Curt is correct, the Yen is Japanese. The Yen is easy drop two zeros off, 30,000 Yen is around $300, or $319.31 as right now the Yen is 93.9438 to the dollar. Each currency has a three letter designation, USD, CAD, AUD would be US dollar, Canadian Dollar or Australian Dollar.

Re: [Phono-L] Turntable Motor Question

2013-02-15 Thread Steven Medved
I use IE9 and mine all run together as well. > From: vinyl.visi...@live.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:15:57 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Turntable Motor Question > > I don't know if it's because I am using Google Chrome, but my posts get run > together. If you c

[Phono-L] ORO PHONE ORO-TONE Reproducers for sale low price

2013-02-10 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-RARE-ORO-PHONE-ORO-TONE-Reproducer-Phonograph-IN-BOX-GRAMOPHONE-/121060138214 I have two Oro tone reproducers, one sounds good, the other one does not. One has the set screw (common thread) in the throat one does not. They are held together with rivets, I d

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Phonograph Companion Volume II

2013-02-04 Thread Steven Medved
It does not look good. ASIN: B001GCOG60 I checked google, ebay, amazon.com and book butler, no luck. http://www.mulhollandpress.com/Columbia.htm Columbia Phonograph Companion Volume II has been out of print for several years and will not be reprinted. http://www.mulhollandpress.com/Books

Re: [Phono-L] First Orlando show report

2013-02-03 Thread Steven Medved
hragm. I can attempt > a photo if you like. > > I hate emailing from phones. They are a pain in the butt. > > Be well, > Anthony > > On 3 February 2013 00:51, Steven Medved wrote: > > > Hello Anthony right now I am on my phone that is why my that is why m

Re: [Phono-L] First Orlando show report

2013-02-02 Thread Steven Medved
t > to you? > > Very wet here. > > Regards, > Anthony > > > On 28 January 2013 00:56, Steven Medved wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > Hello, I will make a longer report later, the show was better this year > > than last. I spoke t

Re: [Phono-L] Orlando show report

2013-01-28 Thread Steven Medved
uch for sharing it in such detail. > > Andrew Baron > > On Jan 27, 2013, at 11:44 AM, Steven Medved wrote: > > > > > Thanks, Ron, The early buyers and the dealers were provided with Lunch both > > days. The first day, Friday, the dealers were set up in the

Re: [Phono-L] Edison and anti-semitism

2013-01-27 Thread Steven Medved
Impressive to say the least. > From: kb...@charter.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:14:44 -0600 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison and anti-semitism > > Every once in a while, a little bit of historical trivia comes to light. > > Did you know The Goldberg Brothers - T

[Phono-L] Orlando show report

2013-01-27 Thread Steven Medved
Thanks, Ron, The early buyers and the dealers were provided with Lunch both days. The first day, Friday, the dealers were set up in the room, no more parking lot victim to the elements. $20 early buyer you were able to be there at 7a.m. on Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. on. This year the ro

[Phono-L] First Orlando show report

2013-01-27 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, I will make a longer report later, the show was better this year than last. I spoke to Ron Haring and he told me last year was his best show ever and this year was even better. The dealers I spoke to were very pleased. I asked Joan Rolfs how the show went and she told me it was won

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

2013-01-26 Thread Steven Medved
Edison cared deeply for his customers, that is why the C H and K reproducers along with the 2 and 4 minute recorders were still being made and sold in the mid 1920's. By 1924 the recorder used the same box as the business recorder. On November 10, 1925 Clarence Ferguson purchased a 2 minute r

Re: [Phono-L] Opera Reproduction Horn Opinion

2013-01-25 Thread Steven Medved
Eduardo in Peru, his work is excellent. Write him, he answers. > From: vinyl.visi...@live.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:53:46 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Opera Reproduction Horn Opinion > > I would say similar, only because of the photo - I haven't seen one in

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Eclipse governor

2013-01-25 Thread Steven Medved
Mike, I found a Berliner reproducer repro for $100, not the best quality, I will send photos later. Steve > Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:17:28 +1100 > From: mtucker1...@gmail.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Eclipse governor > > Ron, > > What exactly do you need? >

[Phono-L] Zonophone front mount reproducer with retaining ring

2013-01-23 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, Does anyone have a needle bar and the screws for a Zonophone front mount reproducer? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] question re "gold plating"

2013-01-19 Thread Steven Medved
They used a cheap gold plating, it is close to the same color as the air conditioning ducting on the 737 aircraft which also uses a cheap alloy. > From: jim...@earthlink.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:07:48 -0600 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] question re "gold platin

Re: [Phono-L] question re "gold plating"

2013-01-18 Thread Steven Medved
ating" > > Steve: > > thanks to you and all phono responses re my gold plating question. I sent an > inquiry to Steve for general info. > > again, thanks > > Bob > > -Original Message- > From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@o

Re: [Phono-L] question re "gold plating"

2013-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
They copper plated and clear coated. > From: lhera...@bu.edu > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:24:33 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] question re "gold plating" > > You need to show the plater the color you are shooting for but also, I think > they were given a coat of yell

Re: [Phono-L] question re "gold plating"

2013-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
02119 > > > > > -Original Message- > From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On > Behalf Of Steven Medved > Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 2:17 PM > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] question re "gold plati

Re: [Phono-L] question re "gold plating"

2013-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
You want to find a gold alloy that matches, that is hard. You want to do your own prep work. I had my Victor VI gold parts plated, all I cared about was that they looked better and they did. If you are particular then find good original parts. > From: smst...@gmail.com > Date: Thu, 17 Ja

[Phono-L] "Found" Edison Standard C

2013-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Dan, Can you send a photo of the H, I will let you know if it is a repro. Top and bottom. The Standard C you have, it is an ICS model? Does it have pin striping or decals? The Standard C is found about 10% as often as the ICS model. The Standard C is found with pin striping and decals

Re: [Phono-L] question re "gold plating"

2013-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
omer of mine would > like some gold plating done-- Thanks, Brad > > > -Original Message- > From: Rich > To: Antique Phonograph List > Sent: Thu, Jan 17, 2013 8:12 am > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] question re "gold plating" > > > Steve Farmer. > &

Re: [Phono-L] question re "gold plating"

2013-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
Prep is most important, if the part does not look good before it will not look good after. > From: jim...@earthlink.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:27:55 -0600 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] question re "gold plating" > > Some years ago I had a few gold-plated phonograph

Re: [Phono-L] question re "gold plating"

2013-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
Jeweler > From: maff...@bresnan.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:25:07 -0700 > Subject: [Phono-L] question re "gold plating" > > Phono Listers: > > > > i have some parts ( tone arm, speed control, bullet brake) which are "gold > plated" however, not in the best shap

Re: [Phono-L] N reproducers on standard E's BORING MATERIAL ALERT

2013-01-15 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Al and thanks to all, I am pleased some people enjoy this. The O and N shared serial numbers. The N joined in around 22,000 and the O left around 65,000. I want to find the last Model E standard so I will know what the reproducer it has was. Do you know the last Model E Standard ser

Re: [Phono-L] update that Triumph or not?

2013-01-14 Thread Steven Medved
2 banner types, early sharp corners later rounded. I would not bother the banner case as they add value to the machine. > From: lhera...@bu.edu > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:01:12 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] update that Triumph or not? > > It is a banner front ma

Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles

2013-01-12 Thread Steven Medved
cyber_tigger (11254) What's Walt Sommers' eBay seller name? > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:49:04 -0500 > From: chris...@cox.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > CC: bassethoundt...@gmail.com > S

[Phono-L] Bamboo needles

2013-01-12 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fiber-US-Grown-White-Bamboo-Needles-for-Victrola-Phonograph-25-pieces-made-in-US-/251212508227 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Reproducers and Silvertonemachines

2013-01-10 Thread Steven Medved
1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Reproducers and > Silvertonemachines > > > > Both of mine have the aluminum diaphragm reproducer introduced in '26. I > > have not spotted a number designation on them. > > > > Ron L > > > > -----Original Message--

[Phono-L] N reproducers on standard E's BORING MATERIAL ALERT

2013-01-09 Thread Steven Medved
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 47

Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Felt Colors

2013-01-09 Thread Steven Medved
Who is VTM company that made this video? > Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:27:25 -0500 > From: aca...@spamcop.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Felt Colors > > Based on what I see in mine (and its cruder ancestor in my Grafonola 75, > 1915), the auto stop

Re: [Phono-L] 1927/ Viva Tonal Columbia Reproducers and Silvertone machines

2013-01-09 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Columbia Viva Tonal owners, What reproducer is found on your machines? Is it the Columbia 15A type? Any Silvertone owners of orthophonic machines out there? Does anyone have the Silvertone machines sold by Sears in 1927 that look like Victors with different names including the Kenmore?

Re: [Phono-L] Newbie Question - How To Tell an Acoustical Record

2013-01-03 Thread Steven Medved
If you want to preserve a record you need to use a quality needle and change it after each play. The Chamberlain needles on eBay are fully polished, but the diameter is too large and they contact the shoulders at the beginning of each play. You see many victrolas with records that

Re: [Phono-L] Newbie Question - How To Tell an Acoustical Record

2013-01-03 Thread Steven Medved
If you want to preserve a record you need to use a quality needle and change it after each play. The Chamberlain needles on eBay are fully polished, but the diameter is too large and they contact the shoulders at the beginning of each play. You see many victrolas with records that loo

Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBay...

2012-12-29 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Curt, I did not know there were two types of puzzle records, sound and jigsaw. Steve > > Yes, it's a Victor ad puzzle, which looks like a record. It's a little too > pricey for me, but they are hard to find as a complete puzzle... _

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