Re: [Phono-L] Reproducer Artwork

it without risking loss of > the image. I found a decent picture of a reproducer online, and..well, the > story is written on the before and after image at this link: > http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Pathephone%20reproducer/ > Thanks > John Robles > __

Re: [Phono-L] Notes on the April-May edition of In The Groove

I didn't notice either and I thought the whole issue looked great. Very slick. Congrats! John Robles --- On Sun, 4/17/11, Vinyl Visions wrote: From: Vinyl Visions Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Notes on the April-May edition of In The Groove To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sunday, April 17, 2011,

[Phono-L] Is this a children's phonograph??

children's phonographs, and I am interested in the history of this one. Pics can be seen here: http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Mini%20Victrola/ Thanks! John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] CURIOUS MACHINE

How about some pics? It sounds interesting! Thanks John --- On Sun, 4/24/11, zonophone2...@aol.com wrote: From: zonophone2...@aol.com Subject: [Phono-L] CURIOUS MACHINE To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sunday, April 24, 2011, 2:23 AM HI ALL I JUST PICKED UP AN OLD MACHINE THAT  I KNOW ITS  A MAR

[Phono-L] Record Duster Wanted

Hello all I have a hole in my record duster collection and I would like to fill it. Anyone got any dusters for sale? I am looking for something more uncommon that the typical MGM, RCA Victor or Decca brushes. Anybody got a Pathe duster?? Lemme know what's out there please. Thanks! John PS Also l

Re: [Phono-L] Carola - "Salesman's Sample

You're too late, I already bought it. What a deal. I bet I can get Scott to give me $850 for it!    :-) John --- On Sat, 5/7/11, Vinyl Visions wrote: From: Vinyl Visions Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Carola - "Salesman's Sample To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011, 6:21 AM John,Here

Re: [Phono-L] You gotta love this... "Museum Quality Black Patti Record"

OMG I thought I would faint! What a CLOWN! John --- On Mon, 5/16/11, bruce78...@comcast.net wrote: From: bruce78...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] You gotta love this... "Museum Quality Black Patti Record" To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Monday, May 16, 2011, 5:59 PM Yes and here

[Phono-L] Diamond Disc Index

Hello everyone. Has the group been inactive? I haven't received a message for three days or so! Does anyone have 2 sets of Diamond Disc index cards (for the drawers of a A-250 or other Diamond Disc phonograph)? I have some, but not a full set for both drawers. Thanks John R

Re: [Phono-L] Kotton Cleanser / New Life Wood Conditioner technique advice

ith a clean cloth. Get it all out of the nooks and crannies because it sort of stinks for a few days if you don't! Then I follow it off with a good Howard's beeswax finish. John Robles --- On Wed, 5/25/11, William Taney wrote: From: William Taney Subject: [Phono-L] Kotton Cleanser

Re: [Phono-L] Record Cabinets For Sale

That mahogany one is just 1" shy of what I need, my Pathephone is 17-1/2 x 18-1/2! John --- On Fri, 5/27/11, Darrell Lehman wrote: From: Darrell Lehman Subject: [Phono-L] Record Cabinets For Sale To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Friday, May 27, 2011, 8:51 PM A bit late but anybody need a

[Phono-L] Books for sale

ue guide (this was published i 1964). A great book for those who collect stereopticons and cards. $20. Thanks! John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Books for sale

one has steped up I will take the book on stereo views,just let me know, Abe Feder On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 4:13 PM, john robles wrote: > Hello all > I am cleaning out a bookshelf (to make room for records of course) and I > have nine titles below that may be of interest. They are as foll

[Phono-L] 2 books left

Hello all The two books left are: > Gellerman's International Reed Organ Atlas by Robert Gellerman.170 page > trade paperback listing reed organ manufacturers and historical notes on > many many companies throughout the world. If you want to know who made your > organ, this is the book! $10. > Th

Re: [Phono-L] Books for sale

--- On Tue, 6/7/11, john robles wrote: From: john robles Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Books for sale To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 7:16 PM You are the first responder, so it is yours. Media mail ok? That's the cheapest tho slowest way. John --- On T

[Phono-L] Help me cut a diaphragm!

Hello all Can anyone suggest the best way to cut down a mica diaphragm with a minimum of splitting of the layers of mica? Every time I've cut mica in the past it seems to split. Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Books for sale

Media mail is fine John-if you send me an email with your address I will send you a ck as well as the send too. Good doing business again with you. Abe On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 7:22 PM, john robles wrote: > Oops, thought this was private, sorry! Well, as you can all tell, the > Stereo Vi

[Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available

International rates will be higher.  Pament can be made by Paypal or by check.  Please feel free to ask questions. Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Important Note About Paypal Orders

If using paypal for the Ferguson book, please use the Personal Payment tab and select Payment Owed. That way i don't have to pay a fee. Please send e an email with your address. When you use the Personal Payment tab, the receiver does not receive the shipping address displayed in the notificatio

[Phono-L] How to Order the Ferguson Book

Thank you John Robles. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Leo Kimmett and Copyright

Hello all A correspondent asked me about copyright, and revealed to me that someone else was selling the book at one point and that it was still under copyright to Leo Kimmett.  Here is the information on that, to set the record straight, and I thiank my correspondent because this is something t

Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available

H Steve Leo died on November 13, 2008 in Canon City, Colorado. The photo of him that I used in the book is the only one of him I know of, and was used in the obituary. John --- On Tue, 6/14/11, srsel...@aol.com wrote: From: srsel...@aol.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edi

Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book and Leo Kimmett

Hi Steve I'd have to say that Leo's forethought in recording that interview is one of the most important events in phonographic history. It is extremely rare to have a first hand pipeline to the office. Did you know that when Clarence moved from his Chicago store to his family farm in Merrill,

Re: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor

I think you are referring to me...sorry about that. People have been emailing me and I respond without checking if it is offline or not! John Robles --- On Tue, 6/14/11, Dennis Back wrote: From: Dennis Back Subject: [Phono-L] I'll buy that and what is your address? - A favor To: &qu

Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available

t; > On Jun 13, 2011, at 11:35 PM, john robles wrote: > >  Hello All >> Due to the importance of sharing this information with the collecting >> community (and after a search of the United States Copyright Office!), I am >> happy to announce that I am offering, in a new and ve

Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available

Hi Harvey Did I send yo my address? If not it is John Robles 290 Frances St Ventura, CA 93003. Thanks! I will need your address too. John --- On Tue, 6/14/11, harvey kravitz wrote: From: harvey kravitz Subject: Re: [Phono-L] New Clarence Ferguson book edition available To: "Antique Phono

[Phono-L] Need to contact Jan Horne

I lost her email address and need to get her a message - if you see this Jan, please respond off list. If someone has her email address and can get this to her, it would be appreciated! Thanks John ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Robles' Edison-Clarence Ferguson transcript

no more. Thanks again John Robles --- On Fri, 6/24/11, harvey kravitz wrote: From: harvey kravitz Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Robles' Edison-Clarence Ferguson transcript To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Friday, June 24, 2011, 2:03 PM I got my copy and it was well done and very prof

[Phono-L] Diamond Disc coming to CA?

Hi I am also looking for another A-250 or some other very nice Diamond Disc machine for me or my friend. Anyone have anything unusual in an upright? I don't have room for a console. John ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Redone Model D maroon Gem for sale

Hello All A friend of mine is desperately trying to pry my Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph model A-250 out of my clenched hands, and in order to do this he would like to sell this maroon Gem. It has been totally and professionally repainted, with new decals. There is a model K reproducer that nee

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc coming to CA?

Hi Bill Kurt posted that email about the L-19 in response to my request to the group in which I am looking for a possible replacement for my DD A-250, so you're going to have to get in line behind me!   I sent Kurt a private response but haven't received a reply yet; when I do I will let you kno

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc coming to CA?

Forgot to put a smily face in there so you know I am being friendly!! --- On Wed, 6/29/11, john robles wrote: From: john robles Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc coming to CA? To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 6:50 AM Hi Bill Kurt posted that email a

Re: [Phono-L] Edison feedscrew on mandrel shaft... Triumph, M, Home...

I must agree. I had to have a feedscrew rethreaded some years ago, and the machinist told me he had to use an old lathe of his dad's to make the buttress thread at the correct pitch. Can of worms hereby opened. John Robles --- On Mon, 7/4/11, clockworkh...@aol.com wrote: From: clock

[Phono-L] Anyone in Chicago?

Anyone on this board in the Chicago area? Ron Brink, are you in Illinois?? I have been contacted by a concern in Chicago that is looking to sell 14 phonographs in receivership. Anyone in that area please contact me offf list at john9...@pacbell.net. Thanks John ___

[Phono-L] Nigerian Class M

Nigeria to pick up the money or make a contact and have been abducted and never heard from again. Very scary business. John Robles Robert Plavzic wrote: Hello, I recon we are all aware of the fact that on ebay one has sometimes to be careful. Here an offer I received for the class M upper works that

[Phono-L] Interesting Phono Motor

Hi all This phonograph is currently on eBay. It would appear to be an Edison Bell, but my question is, did they really have that Graphophone type spring barrel, or did someone stick a Graphophone barrel in an Edison Bell machine? It seems to me that this barrel did not come along til after this

[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 wrote: A frien

[Phono-L] Favorite Phonograph Find Stories

s for the door were gone, 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 wrote: About five years ago I got a ca

[Phono-L] Favorite Phonograph Find Stories

you pig. ;-) Eric Boyles wrote:Here is my best deal. I will let it speak for itself. I should also add that there 29 records not shown in the listing. http://tinyurl.com/26tbc Eric john robles wrote: >Ok, I can't hold out any longer. I got a call from an older couple regarding

[Phono-L] Youngsters in the Hobby

t the age of 35, about 11 years ago. He had given me many of the first phonograph books I owned, and many of my first records and I still have several of them and treasure them. How about some stories about our beloved phonograph mentors? John Robles Eric Boyles wrote: I am 44 now, and t

[Phono-L] Salvador Dali Victor

.com> References: <20040225204910.88209.qm...@web80606.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1077742411.2356.6.ca...@madmax.local> Tim? George? We need a book! LOL! Loran On Wed, 2004-02-25 at 12:49, john robles wrote: > Ya know, there is such a variety of Crap-O-Phones around now, I think I wi

[Phono-L] Exhibition Reproducer Attachment??

Part of a volume control, maybe? Sounds like a question for Tim and George! Vince Capobianco wrote:Anyone know what the metal attachment on this exhibition reproducer is for. NOT the cover on it, the other part sticking out? http://home.comcast.net/~vtm12/vic4a.jpg Just got a Vic IV and it has

[Phono-L] john9ten sent you this eBay item: THOMAS ALVA EDISON?SWOODEN BO...

You mean the ones he made from the cherry tree he cut down? Phillip Sands wrote:Its the wooden bowl Edison kept his wooden teeth in.. --- aph4...@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 12/16/2004 3:32:51 PM Mountain > Standard Time, > dda...@sbcglobal.net writes: > > Anybody who buys this i

[Phono-L] Need Columbia Horn

Hi all I am looking for a nice 10" cone horn OR better yet, a nickel horn for a Columbia Q. It is an 1897 model, sp I suppose the cone would be more appropriate. Anyone got one? Thanks John Robles

[Phono-L] Need Columbia Horn

The last patent on this one is 1897, and I know they had some 1898 patents on them too, so I assumed that it falls somewhere in between. I would say 1898 as it is all nickel with the flat key, and has an apparently homemade case, though the top is nicely made and has an aged patina. When I recie

[Phono-L] Dave Hietz

it to the media! I have never forgotten his kindness to me in opening his 'museum' and home. John Robles "Loran T. Hughes" wrote: Dave Hietz passed on peacefully today. Dave was a class act and one of the nicest people that we've met in our travels. His October parties

[Phono-L] Edison brass wall plaque from building available

ly 1930s-40s. I know someone who worked for So, Cal Edison, and he had a logo like this one, but it was only the signature portion, not a plaque from a building. Thanks John Robles

[Phono-L] CAPS show report wanted!

Hi James Was it Matt Dillon that attended again? John James Burtnett 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 specifically on personality

[Phono-L] Speaking of Edison Clocks

Is it just me, or is that simply a cut-out portion of an Edison Standard or Home repro decal? John Robles Eric Boyles wrote: I also had the clock expert look at the Seth Thomas clock which brought big dollars on Ebay. See the url below. I am not sure who bought it and do not want to start any

[Phono-L] Thomas Edison's Business card

Is this the same guy that was printing 'Phonograph Diplomas'? John Dennis Back 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: http://www.alph

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

ono-L] this list vs phonol...@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), j

[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 wrote: King Oliver

[Phono-L] Phono Heaven

All I can say is..GGG Jerry & DeeDee Blais 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 of the boxes (full of Op

[Phono-L] Attention Diamond Disc Owners

d see what kind of sound I can get out of it... John Robles Rich 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 2

[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 wrote: I'd like to hear more about the Columbia Q. Dave - Original Message ----- From: "john robles" To: "Rich" ; "Antique

[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 wrote: A fellow brought two cylinders over to me yesterday, hoping I could put them on a CD for him. One was a black Amb

[Phono-L] OTAPS

2.ca...@madmax> The OTAPS newsletter 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. > > Mik

[Phono-L] recent weekend find

Sean: CONGRATULATIONS! WHat a beautiful find Phil O'Keefe wrote: Loran: This phonograph is simply outstanding! -Phil O'Keefe > -Original Message- > From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.com > [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.com]on Behalf Of Loran T. Hughes > Sent: Monday, December 22, 20

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

Thanks Dave!! david c dazer 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

[Phono-L] Blatant eBay phonograph fraud

Guys; Is there a new wave of Crap=O=Phones headed our way from a Chinese seller? Here are two shamefully misrepresented items, both being sold by the same person I suspect. Note the hideous use of English throughout the description, etc. I noted that both auctions represent a seller in China. Bot

[Phono-L] Was someone looking for 'Over There' BA 3275?

I think Phillip was looking for it? Well, whoever it was, I found it. Email me off list and we'll begin the lengthy negotiations heh heh heh... ;-) John Robles

[Phono-L] Amberola V help needed

Can anyone supply me with the 4 muffin feet for an Amberola V in mahogany? Or can anyone reproduce them? THe are small muffin type feet, very attractive. Thanks John Robles

[Phono-L] Amberola V help needed

: "john robles" To: "phonolist" Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 2:20 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Amberola V help needed > Can anyone supply me with the 4 muffin feet for an Amberola V in mahogany? Or can anyone reproduce them? THe are small muffin type feet, very attractive.

[Phono-L] Edison Blue Amberol No. 3275

Hi Just to let you know, I did get your check. I have been performing a lot this week and haven't gotten to the post office but will do so first thing Monday. I will ship via Priority Mail so you should have the record by Wednesday or Thursday at the latest. Thanks again John --- Phil O'Keefe wrot

[Phono-L] Sorry gang!

That email was for Phil, I just picked the wrong email to respond to!! --- john robles wrote: > Hi > Just to let you know, I did get your check. I have > been performing a lot this week and haven't gotten > to > the post office but will do so first thing Monday. I > will sh

[Phono-L] Edison Blue Amberol No. 3275

no! -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] Edison

[Phono-L] Victor Rear Mount M help

Hi I friend of mine is looking for a small morning glory horn and a crank for a rear mount Victor M. Any suggestions/help appreciated! Thanks John Robles

[Phono-L] PS to Victor M Help

Anyone with any ideas please email to me and copy to Marzy101 at cox.net, as I will be in Portland OR for the next several days. Thanks John

[Phono-L] Edison Blue Amberol No. 3275

Hi Glad it got there safe! Enjoy it! John --- Phil O'Keefe 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: > http://www.ameritech.net/users/chicagotunnel/tunnel1.html > >

[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 wrote: > Ray, > I would have to agre

[Phono-L] E-bay mania

Well, you know how rare those Edison Victor phonographs made in Damden, NJ are ;-P John Robles --- Thomas Jordan wrote: > > Does the price that this auction is bringing look > insane to anyone else? > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=21882637

[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 wrote: > It's a Dam suberb of Camden, right? :-) > > Sean > > > - Original Message - > From: "john robles" > To: &quo

[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. I

[Phono-L] Beware of what ????!!!!...................

I weep for the unwary collector Robert Plavzic wrote: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RARE-REVERSE-HORN-TEAK-EDISON-GRAMOPHONE-SWISS-MOTOR_W0QQitemZ6575737273QQcategoryZ1442QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem 5th line down in the description to start with ___ Phono

[Phono-L] Searching...

Fireside. Thank you! John Robles

[Phono-L] Transitional Style Victor The Second?

Sure its not a Crapophone with a Victor II ID Plate? :-) Just kidding..can you link a picture? It sounds interesting. John bruce78rpm wrote: I have a completely original Victor II Gramophone which does not possess the measurements that are outlined in "Look For the Dog". The description in LFTD

[Phono-L] Transitional Style Victor The Second?

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

[Phono-L] William and Mary

I would have been tempted to punch holes in the child. :-P John Robles David Kirpich wrote: Dear All, I have a William and Mary that is in Excellent. Recently we had a friend of the family over and their child. Unfortunately the parent had no control over the child and he proceeded to punch

[Phono-L] William and Mary

This post seems to have touched a nerve!! Re the cloth, the only one or two I have seen with original cloth have had a very light silky material. Not that horrid red brocades or gold lame you find being replaced on these phonos in later decades. I saw one machine that actually had a thick tapest

[Phono-L] Amberola 30 refit to two minute

It would not be possible, as the gearing is made for 4 minute play only. In the 2/4 machine, there is an added gear cluster that halves the speed of the feed nut, not the speed of the machine. You would need something to increase the speed of the feed nut, which would take some very customized,

[Phono-L] Amberola 30 refit to two minute

ing checked out the >internals... But it's good to hear it from one of the experts! > >Anyone know what a typical Fireside goes for? > >Robert > > > >- Original Message - >From: "john robles" >To: "Antique Phonograph List" >Se

[Phono-L] Amberola 30 refit to two minute

affordable than the O. Gregg Cline john robles wrote: >It would not be possible, as the gearing is made for 4 minute play only. In >the 2/4 machine, there is an added gear cluster that halves the speed of the >feed nut, not the speed of the machine. You would need something to incre

[Phono-L] Edison Grill Cloth

Could you upload a pic/pics of the cloth so we can try to match it? Bruce Mercer wrote:In all the Edison Disc machines I've had over the years, including the Edisonics, the ones with the original cloth had a diamond pattern in the cloth. I've seen it in a dark brown, dark green, and a very lig

[Phono-L] Edison Grill Cloth

I did get the pics. Nice cloth. I don't think I have seen any nicer. John Bruce Mercer 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 dark green I can find

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

, but this was days after I threw it out. It was gone. I felt like someone punched me in the stomach! Let's hear some more horror stories... John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Arch

[Phono-L] been there, done that?

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

[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 wrote: Yesterday I picked up a set of 8 glasses with the letters RCA and the Victor logo etched int

[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 s

[Phono-L] Happy Thanksgiving!

Ditto from here, have a happy holiday, everyone. John Robles "Loran T. Hughes" 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, G

[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 l

[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 wrote

[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 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 tube, the third was all p

[Phono-L] Oddball Orthophonic

That is a beautiful machine, I wouldn't mind having one! Is the reproducer brass? It has the same bronze finish as the tonearm. Interesting dealer name too, John Raper. aph4...@aol.com wrote: Hi Group, Here's a real oddball Orthophonic. Please look at eBay #6531901881. This is a model that doesn

[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] Speaking tube

I know Scott Corbett had one like this that was from the twenties Ediphone, as I recall. As far as I can remember, they made them the same for several years. If anyone has better info than that, I am willing to be gently corrected! I know later on they made them in olive drab, probably during the

[Phono-L] john9ten sent you this eBay item: Magnificent Edison Home Phonograph w/Cygnet Horn (#6515996616)

gt; > Personal message: > This doesn't look like a real cygnet to me. The hanging mechanism is > wrong (on the horn). Probably a radio horn. Is it a Music Master?? John > Robles > > > ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org

[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 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 Gramaphone Compan

[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 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 you this eBay item: Victo

[Phono-L] Wooden horn on eBay

If so I think it could be made nice. Steven Medved 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 what he has to say. St

[Phono-L] Credenza help

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] Credenza help

l 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 tou

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