[Phono-L] Edison Amberol question/

In a message dated 3/25/2009 5:07:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, esrobe...@hotmail.com writes: But most importantly, my Amberola 30 stylus has a small amount of black dust on it after playing the Chalmers cylinder. - Do not play wax cylinders with a diamond stylus! All

[Phono-L] Edsion 30 Echos - What To Do?

In a message dated 3/19/2009 10:13:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lhera...@bu.edu writes: Is there anything that I can do to adjust the reproducer? check the lubrication on the vertical screw that holds the over-hanging weight to the body of the reproducer. If the weight does not sway

[Phono-L] Opera like Phonograph?

In a message dated 3/2/2009 7:25:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, gbogan...@charter.net writes: Yes, it appears that the 1A motor will fit into the (original) Opera or 1B or III cabinet. i was not able to accomplish this when I tried it. The spring barrels were too large.

[Phono-L] VivaTonal 122?

Hi, Does any one have a good photo of a Columbia portable VivaTonal Model 122? Was it American or British? Thanks! Allen **From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom0023) From

[Phono-L] Unusual Phono Accessory

In a message dated 1/17/2009 5:43:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, rvu...@comcast.net writes: Take a look at this eBay auction # 130280889792. Any of you seen one of these before? If so, can you explain how it works altho this tone modifier is marked Dec 27, 1904, it

[Phono-L] Atlantis Talking Machine Company/

In a message dated 1/6/2009 8:53:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, harveykrav...@yahoo.com writes: Hi group, A good friend of mine has this machine, It is a small case 12 x12 with incisings on the corners and a European motor and back bracket. Hi Harvey, Does it say AtlantiS or

[Phono-L] Atlantis Talking Machine Company

.3a819932.36954...@aol.com References: d1d.3a819932.36954...@aol.com Message-ID: d9e6c76905bb45ea869d7b8e50d33...@your4dacd0ea75 It's Atlantis. Their address was 46 1/2 7th St., NYC. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of allena

[Phono-L] Re: Edison Opera eBay serial number...3574?

://www.worldofgramophones.com/edison_opera_phonograph.html The seller never had it at all. Chris allena...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 1/1/2009 4:26:38 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, clockworkh...@aol.com writes: Yes I saw the patent plate but could not make out the number even after

[Phono-L] Diamond B

and volume, over what you might expect from a simple R R (remove replace) of the stylus bar or basic stylus and gasket replacement. Good luck, Andy On Nov 23, 2008, at 8:41 AM, allena...@aol.com wrote: Hi, Who should I relay as a good (mail order) provider of this service?: I

[Phono-L] valid email?

Message-ID: 998dac550811121307u173fb50crc2bb9831c09d1...@mail.gmail.com Spam, IMHO. Email addresses can be spoofed.Loran On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:53 PM, allena...@aol.com wrote: Hi I got what seems like a legit email (?), from a phono person (Shawn?), but thought I would ask first here

[Phono-L] Edison Home

In a message dated 11/9/2008 1:05:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Aph4990 at aol.com writes: Next to the drive belt there is a pointer which adjusts something in the drive mechanism. I can't figure out what this thing does. Is it some kind of add-on speed control? Thanks, Art

[Phono-L] Rumor on AOL their Hometown/

In a message dated 10/16/2008 7:00:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rich-mail at octoxol.com writes: AOL operates like the government, right hand has no idea what the left is doing. Today I got another AOL Tech who does confirm the worst, that their Hometown/FTP Space service will end on

[Phono-L] Rumor on AOL their Hometown

Hi as I have been informed that AOL is closing down and deleting all uploaded materials that you may have entrusted to their service. End date is October 31. This is apparently a rumor (Urban Legend?). I just called AOL and asked about it. They deny any changes to

[Phono-L] should I get Pay Pal?

In a message dated 9/23/2008 11:27:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, pjfraser at alamedanet.net writes: i've managed to hang on to the original free account all these years. there's unceasing pressure to upgrade to a fee-based account but if you read the fine print and pay attention you

[Phono-L] Edison Spring Motor - Reproducer

In a message dated 7/20/2008 12:56:37 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, TAEdisonJR at aol.com writes: I have two early Automatics that are not stamped as 'reproducer.' They look just like standard speakers from the top, but obviously the weight is different. I think this is

[Phono-L] Berliner

In a message dated 6/16/2008 8:48:04 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, phono-l at cylinder.de writes: This Berliner has a second decal on the other side that says 'Cie Francaise du gramophone No. 2172'. I can't see the Berliner decal very clearly (I have only seen photos so far) but when

[Phono-L] Jumeau on Craigslist?/ebay

In a message dated 5/24/2008 11:30:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, phono-l at cylinder.de writes: Surely not an Edison. At 14:16 24.05.2008, you wrote: Is this a disc playing doll? eBay item #130225173462 - The seller reports that this doll dates from ca 1910, and that the

[Phono-L] Wierd cylinder

In a message dated 5/17/2008 12:34:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, phono-l at cylinder.de writes: As far as I know there were no answers. I don't know either what this (tapered looking 'record') could be but it reached an awful high price. Norman i believe that the buyer

[Phono-L] Talking Machine Industry Book

In a message dated 5/3/2008 10:30:36 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, loran at oldcrank.com writes: Does anyone here know of this book (by Ogilvie Mitchell)? Yes. Certainly useful... allen **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL

[Phono-L] Talking Machine Industry Book/

In a message dated 5/3/2008 11:03:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, loran at oldcrank.com writes: Aha! I should have realized that Allen would know of it (Talking Machine Industry)! Any idea when it was published? Loran usually undated, but published ca 1923. Watch for

[Phono-L] Artist Death Certificates (Ada Jones) Let us do right by Ada

bad around New York especially. My mom has a sign from back then that has WORKERS NEEDED - Irish Need Not Apply in lovely block print. (We're all Irish except my dad.) - Original Message - From: allena...@aol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 7:28 AM

[Phono-L] 'America' cylinder

In a message dated 3/31/2008 11:07:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, edisonphonowo...@hotmail.com writes: I had a conversation today with Judith Gray head of the Federal Cylinder Project, and Jennifer Cutting transcriber of the folk music division of The library of Congress. We were talking

[Phono-L] Fw: EARLIEST recorded human voice?

In a message dated 3/30/2008 3:10:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ediso...@verizon.net writes: I found this information at http://www.firstsounds.org/sounds/ It's at the bottom of the page. You can actually listen to the recording Edison made with the phonautograph.

[Phono-L] Fw: EARLIEST recorded human voice?/more

. Thanks! John Robles From allena...@aol.com Sun Mar 30 16:45:49 2008 From: allena...@aol.com (allena...@aol.com) Date: Sun Mar 30 16:46:01 2008 Subject: [Phono-L] Siam Soo found at flea market Message-ID: c59.2a8cdd84.35218...@aol.com In a message dated 3/30/2008 7:35:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time

[Phono-L] Fw: EARLIEST recorded human voice?

at the bottom of the page. You can actually listen to the recording Edison made with the phonautograph. RMV - Original Message - From: allena...@aol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 9:50 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fw: EARLIEST recorded human voice? In a message

[Phono-L] Fw: EARLIEST recorded human voice?

In a message dated 3/28/2008 12:02:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, thatc...@mediaguide.com writes: There's a short historical summary here: http://tenwatts.blogspot.com/2005/07/aircheck-history-part-i.html but this site has some problems itself with dates and '1876' for Cros. I didn't

[Phono-L] edison travel

Hi again, I know that Scott's Phonautograph was purchased by the Smithsonian in 1866 (from Koenig), and was presumably on display for a long time. Original cost = 500 francs. Does anyone know when Edison made his first trip to Washington, DC? We know he went in April 1878 for his

[Phono-L] Phonograph Story WAS on NPR - NOT available as anarchive

In a message dated 3/22/2008 11:24:49 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, glast...@comcast.net writes: Click Listen Here and download it, then skip to minute 37 and you can hear it. what specific machine did he drop? If that 1890 is approximately correct, I hate to think... Allen

[Phono-L] Cylinders not Edison, but whose?/

either green for 2 minute cyls or red for 4-minute cyls. These are not to be confused with the U.S. Everlasting cylinders of 1909-1913 vintage. Best, and hope this helps more than confuses Michael Khanchalian (Cylinder doctor) - Original Message - From: allena...@aol.com

[Phono-L] Cylinders not Edison, but whose?/

separate but after the U. S. Phonograph Company folded, some of its U-S Everlasting molds went to the Indestructible company in Albany, which pressed records from the molds and sold them as their own. These are confusing companies! :) - Original Message - From: allena...@aol.com

[Phono-L] Columbia Reproducer Tool/

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[Phono-L] expensive Amberola 30!

but see: _http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190204709958_ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190204709958) Allen _www.phonobooks.com_ (http://www.phonobooks.com) **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance.

[Phono-L] Linenoid horn/

$49b5b200$6401a...@custom Yes I think these are patent pages you are referring to. http://patimg1.uspto.gov/.piw?docid=US001651841PageNum=2IDKey=B04A05E8A4D3HomeUrl= This Horn appears to date to 1918 if I am not mistaken. Bruce - Original Message - From: allena...@aol.com To: phono-l

[Phono-L] Edison History Question

- From: allena...@aol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 12:24 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison History Question In a message dated 4/8/2007 8:52:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time, appywan...@hotmail.com writes: He was able to remote-control a miniature submarine in the early

[Phono-L] Columbia Multiplex Grand

In a message dated 12/30/2004 11:45:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, diamondisk...@aol.com writes: I wonder how hard it was to keep all of the grooves, recorders, and reproducers aligned properly? A tough chore, I bet. Randy Owning the Multiplex Grand Reproducer Carriage

[Phono-L] Little Wonder Records...Listen, Learn, Enjoy

In a message dated 3/7/2005 8:43:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, msprin...@juno.com writes: There are actually several (probably 100 or so) that I still don't have that I know of. But then there are the ones I don't know about. The problem is that no one knows how many were actually

[Phono-L] Lambert Phonographs

In a message dated 3/12/2005 12:48:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, plav...@hotmail.com writes: Does anyone know anything about the Lambert Phonograph Co of England (?). They made interesting machines that played 6 cylinders. I have the Model I II and am curious about the history of these

[Phono-L] Nipper painting

In a message dated 7/22/2005 5:11:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, donma...@shaw.ca writes: 3. Where might one acquire the best quality reproduction available, so that she has a good one to copy? years ago, EMI did a fine reproduction, with a lithographic feel. Allen

[Phono-L] Columbia AH question

In a message dated 2/14/2005 9:10:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, tom...@msn.com writes: I want this machine to remain in my collection for years. The case is original and untouched. It is in beautiful condition. The horn has some slight damage, but looks good. I want to do right by it.

[Phono-L] identifying 2min or 4 min records

In a message dated 12/2/2005 4:20:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, steve_nor...@msn.com writes: Some 2M Indestructibles do not have 2M on them no Indestrucibles (metal rings), as far as I know, say 2 M. All of the 4 min style Indestructibles do say 4M US Everlastings are marked

[Phono-L] identifying 2min or 4 min records (U.S. Everlasting)

In a message dated 12/2/2005 6:14:11 PM Eastern Standard Time, ediso...@verizon.net writes: Knowing that the Everlasting celluloid records could stand up under heavier use, I imagine they knew they could cut them with more amplitude and they wouldn't wear out, *** It is

[Phono-L] identifying 2min or 4 min records (U.S. Everlasting)

In a message dated 12/2/2005 11:51:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, steve_nor...@msn.com writes: I have one that reverted to being a flat sheet. It is amazing, they seemed to have perfected the celluloid record surface, volume and not much surface noise. ** at one point, inventors

[Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 2, Issue 240

In a message dated 12/3/2005 3:32:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, smalaw...@yahoo.com writes: or some Indestructibles (2M on rim) ** which are these? I know of no Albany Indestructibles with 2M on their rims. Do you mean US Everlasting? allen

[Phono-L] Wanted info on Hawthorne Sheble WTB Oval Nameplate

In a message dated 8/15/2005 2:10:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, antiquera...@webtv.net writes: I do not believe my cabinet held a class M machine as the top of my cabinet is different. Mine has a slant top that looks like a writing desk that is hinged in the middle at an angle. When oppened

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment (large discs)

In a message dated 8/27/2005 5:39:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mfkhanchal...@altrionet.com writes: I'm restoring a Pathephone 18 (also known is a 180 ) right now that plays these discs. It plays the 20 discs recorded at 130 rpm and the threatre 20 * ah, but does it play those

[Phono-L] 2/4 setup on a Columbia BFT

In a message dated 11/18/2004 1:29:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, steve_nor...@msn.com writes: On Edison there is a reduction gear in the pulley that slows the carriage to half speed in 4 minute mode, how does the Columbia work? *** on Columbia, there is a separte geared

[Phono-L] Robert Baum Bach

In a message dated 6/15/2004 11:48:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, maff...@bresnan.net writes: I believe his new edition of Looking For The Dog may have been available this spring and want to get a hard copy Thanks Bob. *** He is indeed working on a new edition, with expanded

[Phono-L] Pink Lambert inside?

In a message dated 7/6/2004 5:47:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mark.albert...@comcast.net writes: Yes, I got a Pink Lambert at Union with a smooth white plaster core. It is definately Lambert (and made in Chicago) and is marked as such on the side (rim?) with patent date of March 20, 1900.

[Phono-L] A New Collector

In a message dated 9/20/2006 1:07:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, lu...@comcast.net writes: Some are 12 discs, some are 7, many are single sided, which leads me to believe they may have been demos issued to review or broadcast before distribution ** Hi If the single-sided discs

[Phono-L] Music Show in Danbury, Sept 24

Hi, Anything interesting turning up at the Show tomorrow? Does anyone need an oak case for an Edison/North American Class M (battery) phono? Or a motor for a Columbia N (Bijou)? Allen www.phonoboks.com

[Phono-L] Unusual Zonophone/

In a message dated 10/1/2006 12:00:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, taediso...@aol.com writes: This is the early version of the Concert Grand, with two glass sides like the Zonophone Model A. *** I vaguely recall this glass-sided Zono, 9 turntable, with 2 glass sides, was also called

[Phono-L] Coin-op coin thickness

In a message dated 11/9/2006 6:22:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, lo...@oldcrank.com writes: I don't own any coin slots myself... was the tolerance that tight on the slots? Mind you, I haven't been going around measuring the * On an 1890 Edison/Keller Electric cylinder phono, I

[Phono-L] Coin-op coin thickness

In a message dated 11/10/2006 12:17:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, steve_nor...@msn.com writes: The Liberty seems to be less thick at the rim, the rim is the part of the coin that forms the circle around it. If you hold a nickel between your finger and thumb and view the edge the liberty

[Phono-L] PBS History Detectives

In a message dated 5/30/2006 10:54:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, john9...@pacbell.net writes: Wisconsin Chair Company housed the studio where Paramount Records were recorded. I don't know if they made cabinets for Edison. ** there was some confusion here over Edison's purchase of

[Phono-L] PBS History Detectives

In a message dated 5/30/2006 12:34:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, lo...@oldcrank.com writes: Wisconsin Chair manufactured the Vista Talking Machine. I The Vista machine, made by WC, came out around 1919, if that helps. They tried to trademark the term.. allen www.phonobooks.com

[Phono-L] Edison Clock/

In a message dated 3/3/2006 1:23:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, ediso...@verizon.net writes: That's the one! And here's a zipped folder with all the images from that auction: http://www.mytempdir.com/490405 *** note that Seth Thomas has now given way to Sessions. allen

[Phono-L] Harmograph phonographs

In a message dated 6/29/2006 5:16:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, msprin...@juno.com writes: It features pictures of the plants where the machines are made; material specs for all cabinets; motors, fittings, etc. for each model; ads for Harmograph records and needles *** According

[Phono-L] Packing wooden horn twist/

In a message dated 2/5/2006 11:11:56 AM Eastern Standard Time, a...@popyrus.com writes: The wood horn for the Columbia BI I wrote in about yesterday had a 3/8 * look into those sturdy shipping barrels available at moving companies (metal lid at each end) - very strong walls and

[Phono-L] Zono record

Another question: On a (1903) 7 green-label Zonophone (single-sided), why does the catalog # have a P? Was this for Parlor?P No. 5446 (Collins/Natus). Thanks! Allen www.phonobooks.com www.leofrankcase.com

[Phono-L] Zono record

In a message dated 4/19/2006 8:40:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, talk78s.settlem...@sbcglobal.net writes: P No. 5446 (Collins/Natus). For those who asked, this 7 (P) single-sided (ca. 1903) Zono record is entitled: Nursery Rhymes. Allen www.phonobooks.com

[Phono-L] Klingsor/

In a message dated 9/11/2005 10:42:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time, aph4...@aol.com writes: I just acquired a great old Klingsor phonograph which needs much restoration and I'm afraid I'm going to need lots of help *** Hi Do you have the original patents? I recall that the

[Phono-L] Klingsor/

In a message dated 9/12/2005 3:55:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, aph4...@aol.com writes: There's still no indication of how the tuning might be done in PHP. Would * Hi Naturally the full patents contain more detail, but of course, their intent (Klenk and Krebs) was not to

[Phono-L] Klingsor

In a message dated 9/13/2005 6:44:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, wilenz...@bellsouth.net writes: All this is very interesting, and the Klingsor is unusual, but I personally feel that any attempt to tune the strings would be a waste of time. I believe that the addition of strings was just a

[Phono-L] Crescent Phonograph Info

In a message dated 12/5/2006 7:56:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, bruce78...@comcast.net writes: Crescent Talking Machine Co. 89 Chambers Street New York City August 1916 (trademark filed 8/15/1919; used since 3/19/1914

[Phono-L] Crescent Phonograph Info

In a message dated 12/5/2006 7:56:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, bruce78...@comcast.net writes: Crescent Talking Machine Co. 89 Chambers Street New York City August 1916 (trademark filed 8/15/1919; used since 3/19/1914 Ken Ogden === As far as I know, the used since date

[Phono-L] Crescent Phonograph Info

In a message dated 12/6/2006 8:18:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, lo...@oldcrank.com writes: I believe the date refers to the issue of Talking Machine World where advertising was first noted, as I recall from the original article from which this info was quoted. *** Hi The TMW

[Phono-L] Patent Searches

In a message dated 12/14/2006 12:06:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, lo...@oldcrank.com writes: For you research hounds out there, Google has just made all 7 million issued U.S. patents keyword searchable back to 1790. Select a patent from your search results and you can further search for

[Phono-L] Patent Search - tinfoil phonograph

In a message dated 12/14/2006 9:45:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, esrobe...@hotmail.com writes: [Robert]: I don't get it. What's the difference? How does this one put the soundwaves into the cylinder material? This just seems silly and redundant. What am I missing? == This