[Phono-L] Arionola

Hi Ron I have been looking for one of these machines...is she interested in selling? One went on ebay recently, but it had the wrong reproducer. I have seen a couple sell for about $200-250 or so, tho I am sure one in nice original condition could go for $300. John Ron L'Herault

[Phono-L] Favorite Phonograph Find Stories

, naturally. I asked their price, and for less than $400 I got the two cabinets. As I was loading, they said, oh what the heck, take the machine for free, we can't use it!. It was a banner day! John Robles bruce78rpm bruce78...@comcast.net wrote: About five years ago I got a call from an elderly

[Phono-L] CAPS show report wanted!

Hi James Was it Matt Dillon that attended again? John James Burtnett jburtn...@hotmail.com wrote: The show was about par. A few rarities, a handful large machines, tons of records and one movie star. The banquet was great, as the speaker was well versed in Edison's life history, focusing

[Phono-L] Thomas Edison's Business card

Is this the same guy that was printing 'Phonograph Diplomas'? John Dennis Back back...@yahoo.com wrote: --- Dennis Back wrote: These sets of fake cards were produced about ten-fifteen years ago. The cards were mounted and framed. and they are still being reproduced and sold today at:

[Phono-L] this list vs phonol...@yahoogroups.com

...@yahoogroups.com In-Reply-To: 20031021030603.24014.qm...@web80405.mail.yahoo.com Message-ID: 20031021093517.qusz25700.out004.verizon@rich-2nebpnjbfi That type of behavior is perty much the reason that this list exists. On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 20:06:03 -0700 (PDT), john robles wrote: -Ditto. I was kept

[Phono-L] US $19,990.00 (Reserve met)

Aargh. I can't even fathom paying that for a single record. As I am somewhat of an ignoramus on postwar records, could someone explain to me what the story is concerning the Jubilee recording, since Kurt doesn't say on the auction?? Thanks! John Robles Ryan Barna ryansrecor...@hotmail.com wrote

[Phono-L] Phono Heaven

All I can say is..GGG Jerry DeeDee Blais honestger...@proaxis.com wrote:Hello phononuts! I'm in phono heaven...Yesterday I bought a flat top Pooley VTLA! I work for an electric utility and one of the meter readers spotted it at a local estate sale. It came with most

[Phono-L] Attention Diamond Disc Owners

what kind of sound I can get out of it... John Robles Rich richg...@ix.netcom.com wrote: Leak tight is the way to go. The O ring will improve the sound. The improvement is a function of how much leak there was before inserting the O ring. You can hear the difference. On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 15:39

[Phono-L] Attention Diamond Disc Owners

I'll ask Ron what he did, it has been awhile and I can't quite remember. I will post his hints here. John david c dazer dda...@tir.com wrote: I'd like to hear more about the Columbia Q. Dave - Original Message - From: john robles To: Rich ; Antique phonograph discussion list for pre

[Phono-L] Recording needed.

n- Mike Sorter has created a two-volume set of Uncle Josh cylinders on CD, and I think it is on there. He is on this list so he should see this post, Mike?? John Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu wrote: A fellow brought two cylinders over to me yesterday, hoping I could put them on a CD for him. One

[Phono-L] OTAPS

is dead. Not sure if it will ever be revived. Loran On Tue, 2003-11-18 at 12:10, john robles wrote: Hi Does OTAPS have a monthly or bi monthly newsletter again? I know you used to, and I was a member but only received one issue. Mike Stitt m...@oldcranky.com wrote: The OTAPS meeting

[Phono-L] How to contact Tom the Grillmeister?

Thanks Dave!! david c dazer dda...@tir.com wrote:gril...@greatlakes.net Dave Dazer - Original Message - From: john robles To: phonolist Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 5:07 PM Subject: [Phono-L] How to contact Tom the Grillmeister? Hi All I need to get a contact email for Tom

[Phono-L] Edison Blue Amberol No. 3275

them on the piano! -Phil O'Keefe Visit my Chicago Tunnel Company website at: http://www.ameritech.net/users/chicagotunnel/tunnel1.html -Original Message- From: john robles [SMTP:john9...@pacbell.net] Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 6:40 AM To: Phono-l at oldcrank.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L

[Phono-L] Edison Blue Amberol No. 3275

Hi Glad it got there safe! Enjoy it! John --- Phil O'Keefe pokeefe571 at ameritech.net wrote: Hello John: The record came today safe and sound. We just love it! Thank you very much. -Phil O'Keefe Visit my Chicago Tunnel Company website at:

[Phono-L] AZ to MI for Stanton auction - anyone?

As the part time organist for a 112 year old church that spent over ten years raising 35,000 to rebuild our pipe organ, I sympathize deeply. Ours was installed in 1924, and we love it a lot. Too bad the other church only had cash in mind. John --- Thomas Jordan tomj33 at msn.com wrote: Ray, I

[Phono-L] E-bay mania

Well, you know how rare those Edison Victor phonographs made in Damden, NJ are ;-P John Robles --- Thomas Jordan tomj33 at msn.com wrote: Does the price that this auction is bringing look insane to anyone else? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2188263796category=1442

[Phono-L] E-bay mania

Actually, what I saw of Camden, it may as well be called Damden...Of course this was about 12 years ago.. J --- Sean Miller smille1 at nycap.rr.com wrote: It's a Dam suberb of Camden, right? :-) Sean - Original Message - From: john robles john9ten at pacbell.net To: Antique

[Phono-L] OTAPS

To all you fine Oregon people, I am so sorry I didn't have time to visit on my trip there last week. Yes Ed, I was in OregonWe went to perform at the Pick-A-Thon Roots Music Festival in North Plains. I stayed in Hillsboro, and I must say the whole area, Portland, etc was absolutely beautiful.

[Phono-L] Searching...

as for the Fireside. Thank you! John Robles

[Phono-L] Transitional Style Victor The Second?

. The dimensions of the VIc II type M, which I assume yours is, are 6-3/4x11-3/4x11-3/4. All models after that are 6-13/16x13-5/8x13-5/8. The final model, type F, is 7x14x14. Hope this helps. John Robles bruce78rpm bruce78...@comcast.net wrote: Hmmm, yes I think I will order that book, What

[Phono-L] Edison Grill Cloth

I did get the pics. Nice cloth. I don't think I have seen any nicer. John Bruce Mercer maxbu...@sigecom.net wrote: John, I have emailed you pics of two colors of original DD grill cloth. Let me know if you don't get them. If anyone else needs them, please let me know. I don't have a pic of the

[Phono-L] The Story of 'O' (Model O, that is...)

Dave Dazer john robles wrote: Hey everyone. A friend just recently asked me about a model O reproducer..I have a horror story I would like to submit for your post-hallowe'en reading. I once bought an Amberola 8 for about $375 that was advertised as being 2/4 minute. I knew it should only be 4

[Phono-L] been there, done that?

and mighty.. John RObles Peter Fraser pjfra...@alamedanet.net wrote: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2092922945225517388q=techtv i can't tell if this is a set up or not...does anybody know this guy? -- Peter pjfra...@alamedanet.net ___ Phono-L

[Phono-L] RCA glasses

I don't know anything about them, but I think 8 glasses for $24 with the logo etched in is not a bad price at all. Etching is nicer than having the logo just screen printed on. John Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu wrote: Yesterday I picked up a set of 8 glasses with the letters RCA and the Victor

[Phono-L] shelves for herzog cabinet

That would be Jim Riesenweber. Very nice guy. John Robles drbor...@aol.com wrote: I'm having trouble recalling his name, but the link below is his website. The shelves are not listed for sale here, but his email address is in the site and I'm certain this is the collector who had shelves

[Phono-L] Happy Thanksgiving!

Ditto from here, have a happy holiday, everyone. John Robles Loran T. Hughes lo...@oldcrank.com wrote: Phono-L'ers, I'd just like to say how thankful we are to be associated with a great bunch of folks on this list. Happy Thanksgiving from Phono-L central! Loran, Genetta Lisa Hughes

[Phono-L] for the record collector who has everything?

:) - Original Message - From: john robles To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 12:04 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] for the record collector who has everything? This is tame. What about those mugs from a few years back that looked like Gold Moulded, Columbia 2

[Phono-L] Pot Metal ?

I know the later ones are pot metal, like the ones you find in the Amberolas 30, 50 and 70. The ones from the amberolas 1, 3, 5 and 6 are brass, as I recall. Can't remember if the early Diamond Cs were brass. You find lots of the Diamond Cs with broken pot metal necks John Richard Abraham

[Phono-L] Pot Metal ?

Bingo, that sounds right. I have seen the pot metal ones with the brass tube, and I wondered if the tube had been replaced! John Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: I think there were three types of Diamond C tops, the first was all brass, the second was pot metal with a brass sound

[Phono-L] Seeking Fireside top mount carriage

Hello all I am looking for a top mount carriage for an Edison Fireside, any help available here? Thanks! John Robles

[Phono-L] Fake horn? Item number 6513876679

Interesting looking horn, wonder if it is really wood? The joints seem to be brass or something. That painting is awful! Thomas Jordan tom...@msn.com wrote:Check out this Phonograph horn on e-bay (Item number 6513876679) It isn't often you see a poorly painted Nipper next to the words The

[Phono-L] john9ten sent you this eBay item: Victor VitrolaPhonograph VV-IX w/ Morning Glory Horn (#6513932683)

PRobably took the id plate from another machine. The motor too. Daniel Melvin d...@old-phonographs.com wrote:Looks like a late Victor II to me... I wonder where he got VV-IX? Dan - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 6:01 PM Subject: [Phono-L] john9ten sent

[Phono-L] Wooden horn on eBay

If so I think it could be made nice. Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote:Hi John, You are correct it is wood, for some reason the last time I saw it the photos were not clear. I suspect it is a horn made by the HMV company and the decal was re done. I will ask Anthony and let you know

[Phono-L] Credenza help

a good grill and grill cloth I would think twice about taking it. RMV - Original Message - From: john robles To: Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 12:00 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Credenza help Hi All A friend has offered me a free Credenza cabinet with motor but no horn. How tough should

[Phono-L] Credenza help

for the tonearm. You might find a horn, but even if you don't, you'll have a nice cabinet. You could set a TV in there. hehe From: john robles Hi All A friend has offered me a free Credenza cabinet with motor but no horn. How tough should it be to get a Credenza horn? Perhaps out of a beat up

[Phono-L] Credenza help

is really good and has a good grill and grill cloth I would think twice about taking it. RMV - Original Message - From: john robles To: Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 12:00 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Credenza help Hi All A friend has offered me a free Credenza cabinet with motor

[Phono-L] Recorder

That sounds like the cylinder recorder that used to be sold from some outfit on the east coast, I have forgotten the name...you could record from your cylinder machine onto your computer or thru your stereo. John Dan Kj ediso...@verizon.net wrote: It is a recorder? Sure it isn't a reproducer??

[Phono-L] Credenza help

. john Thomas Jordan tom...@msn.com wrote: Sorry. I've never seen one in person. I was going by the listing. Tom - Original Message - From: john robles To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 3:35 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Credenza help That supposed Credenza motor

[Phono-L] Okay, so how do I send a pic??

Anyway I have seen three authentic Sessions antique clock pics, and I gott say this one is real!! Dave I will send you the pics off list. John john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Here is anothe pic of a Sessions antique advertising clock. JOhn dda...@sbcglobal.net wrote

[Phono-L] cleanthegarage sent you this eBay item: FABULOUS SESSIONSSTORE REGULATOR (#6516086144)

I have sent the pictures off list to the three people who have responded to the original post. Eric Boyles edboy...@alltel.net wrote:Probably a transfer placed on the original glass. Is that wipe marks behind it? Note that the seller does not make any claims in his adwhich should

[Phono-L] Okay, so how do I send a pic??

Sent them, you should have them now. John Eric Boyles edboy...@alltel.net wrote: John If you want to email the photos to me I will post a url for them... Eric john robles wrote: Anyway I have seen three authentic Sessions antique clock pics, and I gott say this one is real!! Dave I

[Phono-L] Phonograph Advertising Clocks

://tinyurl.com/3u92v Eric Vince C. wrote: I think the clock is certainly real... these clocks are very common and not very expensive. It's the glass in question here, that is what would add value to it. - Original Message - From: john robles To: Antique Phonograph List Sent

[Phono-L] Credenza help

if there is a tonearm or not, I will have to find out. Did the Credenza have the two or four spring motor? I saw a motor represented as a Credenza motor on ebay, and it had two springs. The owner of the cabinet says he has a four spring motor for it. Any info/leads are very much appreciated! Thanks John Robles

[Phono-L] Wooden horn on eBay, reply from Anthony

Interesting..I always wonder when they say they are not sure...I have seen a lot of Crap-O-Phones sold by sellers who were 'not sure' if they were original...To me 'not sure' means a. you didn't research it and really don't know what you're selling or b. you may be committing fraud and looking

[Phono-L] reserve on E-ba*

That is a very good point, but on the other hand, let's say I want to bid on your item, but I can only afford to bid a limited amount. I ask your reserve, and you reveal it to me and it is above the limit I can spend. Why should I bid my limited amount and wait out an auction for several days

[Phono-L] repeating mail point

Loran - By the way, I noticed that both the first person to point it out and myself both use Yahoo products, but none of my other mail comes in double only phono-L postings. Still the best board in town! John

[Phono-L] Reserve versus no reserve on Ebay

Reserves are a good way to insure you get a reasonable price. Of course, reasonable is subjective...I would never put a phonograph on without a reserve, as the market has softened so much that I am afraid I would lose money on the deal. I once put a Gem on with a reserve of $450, it didn't

[Phono-L] Thanks!

And I am sure you will be posting pics of the Alva... John Jerry DeeDee Blais honestger...@proaxis.com wrote: Phononuts, Thanks for all the calls and emails. Today, I sold the Home and the Pathe' and I've sold enough to pay for the Alva. I ended up selling five very nice machines from my

[Phono-L] [phonolist] Vote for Edison (correction!)

Whatever happened to the good old American custom of one vote per person? Dan K ediso...@verizon.net wrote:And you can vote for Edison by calling toll-free: 1-866-669-3107 I just tried it 5 times - the first 3, I got a thank you for voting for Candidate 7 message, but on calls 4 and 5, just

[Phono-L] Looking for Diamond B Reproducer

Hi All I am looking for a decent Diamond B reproducer, does anyone have one available for around $125-$150?? Last time I bought one they were going for about that. Thanks John Robles

[Phono-L] [phonolist] Belt cover for Columbia B Eagle

Hi guys Every B I ever saw either had the cover or had two screwholes where it attaches. John Robles Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu wrote: I sure don't know. Hazelcorn's book, the only one I have dealing with Columbia cylinder machines does not mention the presence or absence of a belt cover. Ron

[Phono-L] Nipper Picture - Question

If it were old I belive the canvas would be nailed on, not stapled, but it seems I remember that dealers could get prints of the original painting. Maybe George Paul can enlighten us? John Robles Vince C. vt...@comcast.net wrote: Hello, I have a Nipper (His Master's Voice) picture. The quality

[Phono-L] Nipper painting

If youwanted to be perfectly authentic, you could have her paint an Edison Bell COmmercial machine, then paint it out and paint the Nipper scene over it ;-) allena...@aol.com wrote:In a message dated 7/22/2005 5:11:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, donma...@shaw.ca writes: 3. Where might one

[Phono-L] Nipper Missing!!!!!

I hope a collector didn't take him!! srsel...@aol.com wrote: This from today's Philadelphia Inquirer. (Note that reward is ONLY $250.). Steve Posted on Wed, Jul. 27, 2005

[Phono-L] Another mysterious phonograph

It certainly has some Victorlike characteristics, such as the start lever and turntable. msprin...@juno.com msprin...@juno.com wrote: Everyone -- You all did so well on the mysterious Columbia, I thought I'd try again with this one. The Mother Goose decal on the inside lid is VERY similar to

[Phono-L] Crank help / shipping help

Hi FOlks Anybody got an orig OR repro Victrola IV crank? The machine is early, square doors, not the ones with the mitred ends and special hinges on top and bottom. These have regular square hinges. I don't have the machine here yet, but need the crank as soon as possible. Secondly, I need

[Phono-L] Crank help / shipping help

? Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 12:53 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Crank help / shipping help Hi FOlks Anybody got an orig OR repro Victrola IV crank

[Phono-L] Phono collection

What a beautiful ORGANIZED room, Ray! Congrats! George Vollema victr...@triton.net wrote:Very beautiful display Ray. I am very envious. I too wish I had the room for such a display. I'd always thought when the kids moved out, but then came the grandson! George -- wrote: Hello all: My move

[Phono-L] Phono collection

Actually I have a room like that. But somehow the 3 phonographs in it just don't seem to make the same kind of display impact... ;-) john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote:What a beautiful ORGANIZED room, Ray! Congrats! George Vollema wrote:Very beautiful display Ray. I am very envious. I too

[Phono-L] Fishing expedition for a lost cylinder

(It was arranged on its side in the shipping box). Unfortunately, he picked it up in such a way that when he lifted it out of the shipping box and removed the ruibber bands, it was upside down, and fell out and smashed on his desk. He never even got to hear it. John Robles Thomas Jordan tom...@msn.com

[Phono-L] Fishing expedition for a lost cylinder

You are forgiven! Repeatedly! Especially since you replaced the record! mdsor...@aol.com wrote:This whole discussion brings to mind another funny story about a cylinder. One year, at the silent auction at the CAPS Banquet in Buena Park, I put in the auction an Edison Special K cylinder box with

[Phono-L] E-bay listing for the AUXETOPHONE

what others are bidding. Jim On Feb 6, 2005, at 8:04 PM, john robles wrote: If the sniper were willing to pay $100,000, and the other highest bidder only bid $30,000, the sniper's bid would still only be 10% higher. That is due to eBay's automated bid tipping system. So for all we know

[Phono-L] Miniature L-Door Victrola XVI

Hey Loran That is really something!! There is a local dollhouse store where they have miniature COlumbia and Edison phonographs, and they have a sound chip in them and play what sounds like vintage music. They are well detailed and very nice, but they cost about $300!! John Loran Hughes

[Phono-L] Re: Phonograph Chop Shop - The Edison Wrecking Yard -

in business. Finally, after repeated coaxings by a trusted friend, I gave them some business, and have never looked back. THey are my first stop when on a parts hunt! And so is George Vollema.. John Robles diamondisk...@aol.com wrote: I had dealings with both of those men when I was a beginner

[Phono-L] paypal and ebay, was Re: eBay Scam Listing

I found out that it is illegal in California to charge an extra fee to cover credit card acceptance fees, but some people are still doing it. John Daniel Melvin d...@old-phonographs.com wrote: Thousands of sellers seem to figure it out. It's all in the percentages for fees and what you expect

[Phono-L] Edison Recorder message for Steve...

whose last name I totally forgot. Steve, if you're out there, I only have part of your email address, steve-nor...@ If you contact me off list I will give you the info you were asking about. John

[Phono-L] Edison Recorder message for Steve...

YES! Thanks! Dennis Back back...@yahoo.com wrote: Steven Medved --- john robles wrote: whose last name I totally forgot. __ Yahoo! DSL ? Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com

[Phono-L] Alva on eBay

Message - From: john robles To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 7:02 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Alva on eBay Hmm, should I be offended? I list in all caps, only because I don't want to pay for bold type. :-) John Robles Robert Wright wrote: I couldn't agree more

[Phono-L] 20th century cylinder help needed

Does he do 6 blanks?? Dan Kj- ediso...@verizon.net wrote: or maybe you could get Shawn to record something nice onto a 6 blank - Original Message - From: john robles To: Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 2:56 PM Subject: [Phono-L] 20th century cylinder help needed Hello Does

[Phono-L] 20th century cylinder help needed

Thanks Rene, that sounds good! taediso...@aol.com wrote: Paul Morris in England makes SUPERB replica 6 Columbia cylinders, including boxes with replica labels. A much better option than the originals, which are not only prone to mold but are very brittle. Best regards, Rene Rondeau

[Phono-L] Illustrated guide to Victor record labels... The Paper Dog

I'll buy it!! Graham Newton g...@audio-restoration.com wrote: I won this book on Ebay and then discovered I already had one on my shelf! It is: THE PAPER DOG (43pp 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 good condition) An Illustrated Guide to 78 R.P.M. Victor record labels 1900 - 1958 by Michael W. Sherman The book

[Phono-L] Moving Harp from Tx. to CA.

Thanks so much, I will call him. John Bruce Mercer maxbu...@sigecom.net wrote: I am using a fellow by the name of Gene Sandberg to move a couple console phonographs and radio from CA. to Indiana. He goes all over the country doing just this. I have not used him before but he is highly

[Phono-L] Moving Harp from Tx. to CA.

-lite.com wrote: John, If it was in Austin, I'd pick it up and hold it for as long as you needed. But Houston's a 3 hr drive away. Have you tried calling Steinway Pianos and asking them who they use for interstate deliveries? -Mike -Original Message- From: john robles [mailto:john9

[Phono-L] (was) Moving Harp....and now hear John PLAY harp

Thanks Dennis, I appreciate your comments. I started at age 12, played in restaurants at age 15, and have played for everything from home parties to the Shrine Auditorium over the last 30 years. John Dennis Back back...@yahoo.com wrote: --- john robles wrote: You can see me playing one

[Phono-L] VV Iv crank help clarification

Hi Guys Ok the victrola arrived, and it is an early VV IV A model from Canada (Berliner Gramophone of Montreal). It requires the femal crank with the flat bar arm. Anyone got one or a repro?? Need it for the CAPS show next weekend. Any help ios appreciated! THanks John

[Phono-L] Salt Lake City Utah

antique stores, etc. in the Salt Lake area?? Any leads would be appreciated! Thanks. Mike Sorter P.S. Looking forward to seeing many of you at the CAPS show next weekend, where John Robles and I share a couple of tables. Maybe he'll bring one of his harps to play for us--live! If not, his CD

[Phono-L] Salt Lake City Utah

it up Monday morning. I was wondering if anyone on the list knows of any collectors, great antique stores, etc. in the Salt Lake area?? Any leads would be appreciated! Thanks. Mike Sorter P.S. Looking forward to seeing many of you at the CAPS show next weekend, where John Robles and I share

[Phono-L] Edison tuning record

I am guessing it is A-440, which is a standard at least in modern times. Dan Kj- ediso...@verizon.net wrote:During house cleaning, I find that I've got an Edison tuning record (3342-B-5) ... I know I am being perfectly lazy in asking: what musical note is this ?

[Phono-L] cabinet help

Hi Folks Can anyone help me find a reasonably priced cabinet for a Gem? I have a model D maroon Gem, but the base plate is green oak which is incorrect, and there is no lid. If it needs refinishing, that's ok. The reason I need it reasonably priced is that I spent my spare cash at the CAPS

[Phono-L] Amberola part needed

I hope this request is understood. THanks!! John Robles

[Phono-L] Haunted Victrola

Being the jerk that I am, I wrote to the seller I assume it is the ghosts that you are seeking the price for, as the phonograph is worth maybe $500 or so They wrote back Not a believer, I see. Too bad. John Robles aph4...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 4/11/2005 4:15:46 PM Mountain

[Phono-L] $9000 cylinder!! ------------ Read it again, guys!

robles wrote: If you read the description carefully, it says cylinder record CONTAINER. It does NOT say there is a record. This fool thinks he has a $9000 box...I have some boxes I will sell him for only $500 apiece John Robles Thomas Jordan wrote: I bought my copy for $6.00. WOW! I'll

[Phono-L] three interesting Berliners and a Sara Bernhardt cylinder on ebay

Hi Ron If that cylinder was purchased from me at the CAPS show in 2003, it was indeed repaired by Mike Khanchalian himself. John Robles rcowen rco...@sciserv.org wrote: Greetings. If it's appropriate, I wanted to let people know about four records--three Berliners, and one Sara Bernhardt

[Phono-L] gem question

I think the 1998 Gem has an electric ignition, doesn't it? ;-) Tim tvene...@optonline.net wrote:With a 1998 gem I was wondering if it supposed to use the winding shaft with the pin going through it or would it use the winding shaft with the slot in it thanks

[Phono-L] Fairy Phono Lamp Works

Hi All Can anyone help me find a motor or parts thereof for a Fairy honograph ,amp? It is the table model, not the floor standing type. I must admit I don't know anything about them myself, never having owned one. My friend is so desperate he is thinking about bastardizing a columbia motor and

[Phono-L] Fairy Phono Lamp Works

...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org]on Behalf Of john robles Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 4:09 PM To: phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] Fairy Phono Lamp Works Hi All Can anyone help me find a motor or parts thereof for a Fairy honograph ,amp? It is the table model, not the floor

[Phono-L] Fairy Phono Lamp Works

from whence it came. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org]on Behalf Of john robles Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 4:09 PM To: phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] Fairy Phono Lamp Works Hi All Can anyone help me find

[Phono-L] Fairy Phonograph Lamp

This is the lamp that needs a motor, etc. Any help out there? Thanks John

[Phono-L] eBay Scam on Victor 6

Not always. I had a deal where I sold a guy $1000 worth of antique postcards, and he didn't pay. When I did some research and found out that he had done the same to two other people (he would pay for small lots of cards, but when his winnings neared $1000, he would stiff them), eBay shut him

[Phono-L] eBay Scam on Victor 6

Though technically they would pick up on his address, phone number etc. But he can always use another, I suppose... Phillip Sands sinatrafang...@yahoo.com wrote:He can have a new ID in 5 minutes and be back in business, probably already is.. --- john robles wrote: Ahh, what relief. Douglas

[Phono-L] Phono buying in 1975...

it was their grandmother's. I have been asked to pay ridiculous prices for common goods. Usually the would-be seller has never seen another example of the item in question, so it must be a rare find and I am just trying to 'rip them off'. John Robles Loran T. Hughes lo...@oldcrank.com wrote

[Phono-L] cracked cylinders

want to use him, let me know and I can make the connection. John Robles Carter, Keith keith.car...@hq.doe.gov wrote: Hello List, Would like to pass these questions along to everyone. Is there any way to repair a black (Edison or other) cylinder if they have a crack? Is there any way to repair

[Phono-L] Fwd: Question from eBay Member: Victor 6 With Mahogany Horn Phonograph

This should definietly be turned over to eBay... aph4...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 6/3/2004 1:26:22 PM Mountain Daylight Time, phono_vict...@yahoo.com writes: Dear Sir, To proof you that I'm a honest and serious man here is a safe deal for both : You will have to send me the money

[Phono-L] cracked cylinders

on more worthless broken cylinders builds your skills of course. Best of luck! I will be happy as usual to help whoever desires more extensive help at Union next week. Kindest regards, Michael Khanchalian (cylinder doc) - Original Message - From: john robles To: Antique Phonograph List

[Phono-L] Another fake?

Hmm, no mention of shipping fee or payment method...suspect grammar and spelling...seller located in one place, machine etc in another...rare cabinet and reproducer...but only a $100 min bid and no reserve? Sounds very suspicious to me! John Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: The things

[Phono-L] ANTIQUE EDISON BROWN WAX CYLINDER RECORD made 1896

I think he has good marketing technique. Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote:http://tinyurl.com/3dd7b http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2254654970 What do you think of this? Steve ___ Phono-l mailing list phon...@oldcrank.com

[Phono-L] In Praise Of Steve Farmer

...@oldcrank.com http://mail.oldcrank.com/mailman/listinfo/phono-l_oldcrank.com From john9ten Sun Jul 18 17:45:57 2004 From: john9ten (john robles) Date: Sun Dec 24 13:10:47 2006 Subject: [Phono-L] Vic IV horn Message-ID: 20040718224535.69771.qm...@web81007.mail.yahoo.com Hi All A friend of mine recently

[Phono-L] Edison demo reproducer on Ebay - what is it?

, not molded. It looks like this could have been made in a mold from an original reproducer. WATCH OUT!! John Robles Patrick Gunn pgvancou...@yahoo.com wrote: I saw this item on Ebay, and I'm wondering what it's purpose was/is? The seller lists that it's a dealer sample, but I'm not sure why

[Phono-L] Edison demo reproducer on Ebay - what is it?

won as a buyer-- so of course he's the high bidder. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.com [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.com]on Behalf Of john robles Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 2:16 PM To: redg...@telus.net; Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison demo

[Phono-L] Arionola

Hi all Anyone know where I can pick up an Arionola? It is a small inside-horn machine with a swiveling reproducer that plays both standard and vertical cut discs. Any help is appreciated. John Robles From dridgewa Mon Jan 19 13:36:06 2004 From: dridgewa (David Ridgeway) Date: Sun Dec 24 13:10:30

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