[Phono-L] Looking for a killer Christmas Antique Phonograph Cover graphic or advertisement
Folks, I am looking for a killer Christmas Antique Phonograph Cover graphic or advertisement for the upcoming December/January In The Groove magazine. Please send high resolution (1,000+ pixels per side) images to edi...@maps-itg.org with your name as you would like it credited. We are still looking for a few more articles for this issue as well. Since this is my last issue as Editor, I would be most honored with your contribution. Send your article and images once again to edi...@maps-itg.org The October/November issue of In The Groove will begin reaching mailboxes this week. Sorry for the delay, but at least it is on its way. Thanks, Tim McCormick, President / Editor International Antique Phonograph Society Michigan Antique Phonograph Society ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] What got me started
I have been enjoying the posts of What Got Me Started. I'd like to use them, with the author's permission, in the upcoming In The Groove. I wrote my What Got Me Started as the President's Message for the December (Christmas Special Edition) of In The Groove in 2010. See below: Ask anyone who knows me, and they will confirm I have always been Christmas's biggest fan. For some, this season is celebrated by the sharing of abundance. Others embrace the traditions of Christmas with visual displays of light and art. I was born with that singular defective gene that causes my soul to resonate through music, especially at this most magical time of year. One of my earliest and fondest memories was having my mother sing to me before bedtime. You see, my family was not musically inclined. I don't recall any family member volunteering to sing aloud in public. We were the move your lips to hymns at church variety. I remember it took great persuasion for this miracle to occur, but when it did; my Mother's voice would silence the world around us. Her song played upon my heartstrings and its memory has never grown dim. Of course, being a non-musical family, the only song she knew, or at least the only song I ever requested her to sing was, Pony Boy. That recollection is always called forth at this time of year for one of my most memorable Christmas gifts was a spring suspended rocking horse named, Pony Boy. It has become a personal Yuletide tradition that I dig out my two-minute Oxford cylinder #1198 of Quartette performing this most joyous of all Christmas Melodies, Pony Boy in honor of the season. Cindy and I were married in 1979, so it must have been fall 1980 that I fell in love (for a second time) with my first Victrola. John Houser was fifty years my senior and a wood working craftsman with no equal in my eyes. One day he was showing me the different wood projects he had created when I was taken aback by the interesting cabinet used as a display table crowded with assorted items. I asked if he made it. He just smiled at me and explained that it was a Victrola from his childhood. He told me that he used to play records on it at Christmas for his grandchildren, so he thought it should still work. I convinced him to clear away the years of clutter from its top so we could see inside. Once the lid was raised on this VV-215, I knew I had no recourse but to acquire one for myself someday. John could see that I was smitten and sold me that Victrola for a bargain price he knew I could afford, bless his heart. That VV-215 became the furniture centerpiece in our meager living room. During the rest of the year, it displayed photos of our family on its alligatored lacquer top, but at Christmas it was the perfect location for our miniature nativity displays. It quickly became our family's annual tradition to play Bing Crosby's White Christmas (over and over) on it as we decorated our Christmas tree. Once Jessica and Timmy advanced past the toddler stage, the White Christmas tree decorating ceremony would end and our children would once again be reminded that we had a Victrola right there in our living room. Let's play more songs, they would plead. Not being one to deny my children the simple pleasures of life, and given my propensity to corrupt their innocent little minds, we would play Frank Crumit's Show Me The Way To Go Home (Always good for a letter home from the daycare center the following day). For sentimental reasons, we would follow that up with Crumit's Oh, How I Wish I Were In Peoria, the city Cindy and I spent the first night on our multi-state honeymoon adventure. Our next-door neighbor was a retired Wabash College German language professional that migrated from Germany in 1936 as Hitler was gaining power. Dr. Planitz gifted me with several of his classical music 78 RPM album sets that he brought with him to the United States. After the kids were tucked in bed, I would play Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, 4th Movement (in German) and Bach's Brandenburg Concerti while admiring the newly decorated Christmas tree in apology to the Victrola for playing Bing Crosby's White Christmas 23 times in a row. The children have grown, and so has my antique phonograph collection, but there will always be a special place in my Yuletide heart for that VV-215. Now if I can just find a copy of Pony Boy on 78 rpm. Thanks, Tim McCormick ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Why I never made it to Union
Folks, After weeks of preparation, time and expense I drove 4 ½ hours to Elgin, IL and checked into the Hampton Inn on Thursday evening. I was looking forward to spending Friday, Saturday and Sunday with friends at the worlds largest antique phonograph show hosted at Donleys Wild West Town in Union, IL. This was my best and last face-to-face opportunity to convince other talented individuals to replace me as President of the International Antique Phonograph Society and as Editor of our magazine In The Groove. About mid-way during my drive, I started feeling a little feverish and my stomach developed an ache, not really a pain. I was blaming it on a possible bad raison from the Trail Mix dried fruit I enjoyed the night before. I checked into the Elgin, IL Hampton Inn, and carried in my suitcase and some of the equipment I brought along for the Phonovention presentations. I started feeling worse, so I called it a night and went to bed at 8:00 p.m. At 9:30 or so, I knew there was something a dose of Pepto-Bismol just would not cure. I got up and dressed, but I could not stand up straight. As I walked the hallway from my hotel room to the front desk to ask for directions to the nearest hospital, knowing full well that Id never be able to drive there myself, I was met by a small group of fellow antique phonograph collectors who were headed to their rooms, and one person who was at that time a complete stranger to me, Bob Barnett, offered to drive me in his car to the hospital emergency room. He offered to stay with me until I was either dismissed or admitted - this was at 10:00 at night. I gave Bob, my new found friend, the keys to my truck and asked him to give them to the Hampton Inns front desk. I had to make some quick arrangements with HAPS President, Rich Buck, to empty my truck of all of the items I had prepared and brought with me for our trade show booth so it could be set up and ready for the event at 8:00 a.m. the following morning. Rich, John Hauger, Joan Rolfs and I am sure many others pitched in and completed what needed to be done in my absence. The CAT scan and blood tests proved that it was a ruptured, gangrenous appendix. I had the emergency surgery at 9:00 Friday morning as Union was getting underway. I was released from Sherman Hospital late Monday afternoon. To put it mildly, I was very disappointed to miss Union and Phonovention 2012. Rich Buck dropped by the hospital with a card prepared by Joan Rolfs and signed by several attendees and friends. He informed me that Phonovention was very successful and that Patrick Feasters presentation room was packed to capacity. Now that I am home, I am receiving cards in the mail and E-Mails from well-wishers with questions on what occurred, so I thought it best to let everyone know I am doing great and getting ready to start compiling the August / September Issue of In The Groove. Convalescingly Yours, Tim McCormick International / Michigan Antique Phonograph Society ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Phonographs that would have been used in 1916 France
Folks, I receive E-Mails on a daily basis asking for help and information. Some of them I pass along to list groups. This request for help I found interesting. Below is the original E-Mail I received, and below that is my reply. If you have any interest in following up with this person, feel free. I don't know anything about her or her project. The E-mail came from out of the blue (like many of them do). Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.orgwww.IAPS-ITG.org Visit us on FaceBook _ From: Kristen Sabo [mailto:straypic...@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 9:15 PM To: presid...@maps-itg.org Subject: inquiry Hello. My name is Kristen Sabo. I am researching phonographs that would have been used in 1916 France. I am looking for a replica to be used for a film we are shooting in Savannah Ga. Do you know of any one that may rent/ship a period correct phonograph or replica to us? I can be reached at straypic...@yahoo.com or 239-216-3505. Thank you for your advice. Sincerely, Kristen www.ArtAndAoulDesignInc.com Kristen, Well, May 1917 is when the first US troops entered France during WWI (bringing their US made phonographs with them), so since we are talking 1916, I would stick with European manufactured machines. Cylinder sales and popularity had slowed way down by 1916, so Id focus on disc (78 rpm) phonographs. A very popular French manufacturer was Pathè. They made several table top versions as well as floor models. Ill pass along your E-Mail to a few collectors that might be able to help you. Just because the year is 1916 doesnt mean that you have to stick with New 1916 model phonographs. There is no harm in using a phonograph manufactured in, say, 1910. This way you can make use of external horn phonographs with that industrial-age open-works machine look. Below is a Pathè advertisement from 1916. Thanks, Tim ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Playing idevices through antique horns
Folks, I am knee deep in preparing the April / May In The Groove, so I shouldn't even be taking the time to add to this discussion, but you have touch upon one of my favorite topics. I have several hundred man hours of experimenting with adapting antique horns to modern drivers, etc. One of my favorite experiments was building an 8 watt tube amplifier using my iPod as the audio source and adapting it to play through the horseshoe magnet driven Orthophonic diaphragm of the Victor Victrola VV-7-3 driver. This is the combination Radio (RCA Radiola model 20) / Victor Orthophonic acoustic wind-up record player manufactured in 1926. It uses a piston to transition between the acoustic Orthophonic sound box and the horseshoe magnet driven Orthophonic diaphragm radio driver. I believe the length of the driver expansion tube and the folded horn is in excess of 5 feet. The sound quality is amazing. For a REAL thrill, adapt an couple RCA UZ1325 radio speaker horns to modern compression horn drivers, like Selenium 1 Titanium diaphragm drivers, add a mid-bass for frequencies below 1,000 Hz and sit back for an amazing sound experience. Once I find a replacement for me as Editor of In The Groove, I will resume my experiments in the modern adaptation of antique sound. Keep this topic going. I love it! Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.orgwww.IAPS-ITG.org Visit us on FaceBook -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Vinyl Visions Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 9:16 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Playing idevices through antique horns I prefer the bluetooth Jawbone Jambox... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/768326-REG/JAWBONE_JBE03_BLACKDIAMOND_ JAMBOX_Black_Diamond.html but... this is a phonograph site, so everything has to be acoustic and wind-up to be considered as on topic. From: chris...@cox.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Playing idevices through antique horns It would be a lot more work (and at least $30 more), but wouldn't it greatly improve bass response to use something like the Altec Orbit M - IMT227? http://www.alteclansing.com/ae/us/ipod-iphone-speakers/orbit-m-imt227/ invt/imt227/ Chris Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:44:20 -0800 From: njce...@sbcglobal.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Playing idevices through antique horns Only $ 442.00! Wow! Or you can make a simple iphone adapter and use it on your own phonographs (with or without a horn) for less than a $1.00. I use mine all the time. Simple and works great. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRmRerq1a-M Jeff From: Merle Sprinzen msprin...@gmail.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sun, February 19, 2012 2:24:34 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Playing idevices through antique horns Someone was asking about this in the past few weeks, and I just stumbled on this. http://www.etsy.com/listing/9140/acoustic-ipad-iphone-speaker- dock?ref=v 1_other_1 And check out the other versions that are for sale using repro horns. Maybe it's an idea starter?? ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Edison's Birthday! - The history revisionists deserve a counter attach of facts.
In reply to: http://gizmodo.com/5884270/celebrate-thomas-edisons-165th-birthday-with-a-cr ash-course-on-his-life Folks, The history revisionists deserve a counter attach of facts. Andrew Liszewski and his ilk should be required to obtain an education by performing their own research. It is too easy for unengaged historic revisionists to feed upon their own internet web surfing culture of non-effort. Everyone knows Thomas Edison was not a perfect human being. He had a boat load of faults. What Thomas Edison did have was a vision and the drive to create the modern world we live in. He did that through a research and development factory powered by 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration. Mr. Liszewski would have you think that Steve Jobs was an inventor - nothing could be further from the truth. I'll admit that Jobs and Edison had several things in common, both were great marketers and salesmen. Where Jobs gained financial riches though the Apple II computer (created by his partner) by virtue of a spreadsheet program he had no hand in developing, and enjoyed recent success in producing electronic entertainment platforms by adopting applications of other people's creations, Job's couldn't invent worth a darn. Have our lives changed for the better because of the iPhone? Weren't there Cell phones, PDA's and Rio MP3 players before the iPhone? Was it such a masterful jump forward in the evolution of mankind to combine the three platforms? Edison was the right man at the right time in history. A Workable and Usable electric light bulb is just one of a thousand creations. Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville discovered a way of tracing the human voice onto a piece of paper coated with lamp black, but it took Thomas Edison to create an industry of Phonographs to play back a voice in everyone's home. We credit Lee de Forest as the inventor of the Audion, the first successful vacuum tube amplifier, yet this invention was based upon the Edison effect discovered by the Edison Labs. Edison has had a profound influence upon our world and still does. To deny it is to deny truth itself. Celebrate Edison's Birthday by reading his birthday special edition of In The Groove. Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society International Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.orgwww.IAPS-ITG.org Visit us on FaceBook -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Peter Fraser Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 3:13 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison's Birthday! Suggestion: Why don't we all use the comments function to try to straighten this poor misinformed guy out? http://gizmodo.com/5884270/celebrate-thomas-edisons-165th-birthday-with-a-cr ash-course-on-his-life -- peter pjfra...@mac.com On Feb 11, 2012, at 11:29 AM, Jim Nichol wrote: What is everyone doing for Edison's birthday? (Feb. 11, 1847) Jim Nichol ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org -- Peter pjfra...@me.com -- Peter pjfra...@me.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Dick Oxenrider, goodbye my friend.
Dick Oxenrider, goodbye my friend. I received a phone call from Paul Ladd informing me of Dick's passing. Dick has been the Treasurer of the Hoosier Antique Phonograph Society for as long as I have been a member. In the rough and tumble world of finance, he made sure those $5.00 dues payments were made on time. He made most every meeting until his health started failing him. There were two things I could always count on him doing in a meeting: First he would delight in telling jokes - the more suggestive, the better. Second, he would concoct an elaborate financial scheme as to how he would one day acquire a Victor VI. Dick was very knowledgeable on the topic of antique phonographs and freely offered me assistance and information. He was fond of Billy Murray and recommended that I started collecting his recordings, which I did. During a HAPS meeting, he was the first to offer an opinion on just about any topic, and never shied away from an argument. I am forever grateful to have known this great man and to have numbered him among my friends. I am convinced there is a Victor VI playing Billy Murray in heaven at this very moment with Dick smoking his pipe while waiting for someone to start a robust but good natured argument. The funeral home web site offered the following obituary: Carl Richard Oxenrider, 75 of Pierceton, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 5:11 pm in his residence. On January 23, 1937, he was born to Carl and Ethel Pauline (Stauffer) Oxenrider in Albion, Michigan. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He graduated from Albion College, Albion, Michigan with a Bachelors of Art Degree and he received his Masters Degree at St. Francis College, Fort Wayne. Richard was a History teacher for Lakeview Middle School of Warsaw Community Schools , retiring in 1992. He then was owner of Gas Light Antiques, Pierceton. He was a member of RCA Victor Victrola Club, Pierceton Antique Dealers and Pierceton Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by his cousins; Elizabeth Binkley, Columbia City, Sue (and spouse Mike) Collier, Columbia City, Sylvia (and spouse Alan) Kauffman, St. Louis, Missouri, Sarah (and spouse Dennis) Myers, Wakarusa, Carol (and spouse Bill) Koos, Warsaw and Gary (and spouse Linda) Oxenrider, Zionsville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton at 1:00 pm with Pastor Steve Mullin officiating. Private interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Edgerton, Ohio. Visitation hours will be from 11:00 - 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 28, 2011 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.orgwww.IAPS-ITG.org Visit us on FaceBook ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Reason for my interest in Bohumir Kryl
Dan, Thanks for the YouTube link. Next week, I'll be in Florida visiting Bohumir Kryl's granddaughter along with John Wetzel. I intend to write an update article on the Bohumir Kryl Project for the April/May edition of In The Groove. If anyone has information, documents, flyers, newspaper articles, anything at all Kryl related, I would love to receive copies. Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.orgwww.IAPS-ITG.org Visit us on FaceBook -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of DanKj Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 5:08 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Reason for my interest in Bohumir Kryl There's a YouTube file of CLEOPATRA POLKA, by Kryl on a 1918 Edison recording - it gives a faint idea of the power this recording has when played on a restored Edison Disc phonograph. My family and neighbors have thought a cornet was being played LIVE in my house ! Kryl was a great artist. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_QJ4PPVcO4 - Original Message - From: Tim McCormick d...@themccormicks.com To: 'Antique Phonograph List' phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 12:43 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Reason for my interest in Bohumir Kryl Cindy, Prior to my awakening of Kryl, I had a couple of recordings that I didn't pay any attention to. Then I discovered his connection to my home town of Crawfordsville, Indiana, listened to his records in earnest, and discovered his genius. My collection of Kryl recordings is growing. I am encouraging Richard Martin and Meagan Hennessey of Archeophone Records [ http://www.archeophone.com ] to digitize my collection and that of others to produce a Bohumir Kryl Special Edition CD ( They are the perfect choice to create the compilation ). I highly recommend that everyone send them an E-Mail asking to purchase their upcoming Bohumir Kryl CD - and mean it. He is one of the most remarkable performers I have ever heard, and I come from an IU School of Music background. I am hard pressed to find anyone to match his virtuosity in the upcoming Bohumir Kryl Project performance. (See the October / November In The Groove Magazine for details) Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.orgwww.IAPS-ITG.org Visit us on FaceBook From: Chuck Cindy Leonard [mailto:leona...@madisontelco.com] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 11:05 PM To: d...@themccormicks.com Subject: [Phono-L] Reason for my interest in Bohumir Kryl Tim I don't know if you were able to add to your collection of Bohumir Kryl. I had never even heard of him before today as I am cleaning out old items from a relative's home. Tucked away in a box probably since the 1930s is Edison Blue Amberol Record # 2054 which I notice you have in your collection. Tell me, do you have any CD recordings of his works? I would sure be interested in hearing his work. Cindy Leonard ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Reason for my interest in Bohumir Kryl
Cindy, Prior to my awakening of Kryl, I had a couple of recordings that I didn't pay any attention to. Then I discovered his connection to my home town of Crawfordsville, Indiana, listened to his records in earnest, and discovered his genius. My collection of Kryl recordings is growing. I am encouraging Richard Martin and Meagan Hennessey of Archeophone Records [ http://www.archeophone.com ] to digitize my collection and that of others to produce a Bohumir Kryl Special Edition CD ( They are the perfect choice to create the compilation ). I highly recommend that everyone send them an E-Mail asking to purchase their upcoming Bohumir Kryl CD - and mean it. He is one of the most remarkable performers I have ever heard, and I come from an IU School of Music background. I am hard pressed to find anyone to match his virtuosity in the upcoming Bohumir Kryl Project performance. (See the October / November In The Groove Magazine for details) Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.orgwww.IAPS-ITG.org Visit us on FaceBook From: Chuck Cindy Leonard [mailto:leona...@madisontelco.com] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 11:05 PM To: d...@themccormicks.com Subject: [Phono-L] Reason for my interest in Bohumir Kryl Tim I don't know if you were able to add to your collection of Bohumir Kryl. I had never even heard of him before today as I am cleaning out old items from a relative's home. Tucked away in a box probably since the 1930s is Edison Blue Amberol Record # 2054 which I notice you have in your collection. Tell me, do you have any CD recordings of his works? I would sure be interested in hearing his work. Cindy Leonard ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] The Antique Phonograph (previously The Sound Box)
Folks, If you have yet to receive your copy of The Antique Phonograph (previously The Sound Box), you are in for a real treat! The Antique Phonograph Society (previously the California Antique Phonograph Society) has out done themselves with a full color magazine on glossy paper. It is simply drop dead gorgeous. President, Bruce Peterson, just E-Mailed me telling me that their website has a free downloadable version of this new December 2011 issue. If you are not already a member of The Antique Phonograph, you are missing out. Their website is: www.AntiquePhono.org Thanks, Tim McCormick President, Michigan Antique Phonograph Society ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Can anyone recommend a mover / shipper
Folks, I need to move a 1920's era desk from El Cajon, California to Crawfordsville, Indiana. Can anyone recommend a mover / shipper that will pick the desk up from a residence, wrap it in a blanket or whatever, and deliver it to me in Indiana? Thanks, Tim McCormick ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Have any stories about Clarence Ferguson?
Anthony Wellman is writing an article for the upcoming issue of In The Groove about Clarence Ferguson--Edison's last Dealer. If any of our list members have personal recollections of him, trading with him, stories or brief anecdotes, they would be welcome for consideration. We need them within the next week to consider for inclusion in the article. Please be sure to include your full name so we can attribute any items used. Reply off-list to me and I'll forward your email to Tony. Thanks, Tim McCormick Editor - In The Groove International Antique Phonograph Society Michigan Antique Phonograph Society ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Reason for my interest in Bohumir Kryl
was a popular recording artist, so his recordings are not rare today. Unfortunately, I am starting from ground zero. I would like to obtain as many of his recordings as possible for the presentation. I intend to have all of the recordings digitized first for posterity, but my presentation will perform the cylinders, diamond discs and 78's on period machines for a live audience. I would like to purchase good quality examples of his work for this performance. Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Reason for my interest in Bohumir Kryl
Mark, Thank You! I sincerely appreciate your help. Thanks, Tim -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Markelynch Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 11:10 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Cc: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Reason for my interest in Bohumir Kryl Tim, Interesting project! Here are some on line Kryl resources: 1. Kryl is well represented on the LOC National Jukebox. Try this search. http://www.loc.gov/jukebox/search/results?q=Bohumir%20Kryl 2. Additional information on Victor discs can be found on the UCSB site: http://victor.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/talent/detail/11872/Kryls_Bohemian_Band_Musical_group 3. The UCSB cylinder site has several Kryl performances also: http://cylinders.library.ucsb.edu/search.php?queryType=%40attr+1%3D1016+query=Kryl Mark Sent from my iPad On Jul 10, 2011, at 4:32 PM, Tim McCormick d...@themccormicks.com wrote: Reason for my interest in Kryl: I live in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Crawfordsville is the home of General Lew Wallace (author of Ben Hur, and a thousand other Renaissance Man accomplishments) I am one of the trustees for the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum (they couldn't find anyone qualified) www.Ben-Hur.com In 1897, Lew Wallace build his very own Sanctum Santorum, called the Lew Wallace Study - a HUGE one room building for his library, painting, music, and writing. The building is adorned everywhere with sculpture carved in limestone by none other than Bohumir Kryl. Even though I attended IU School of music and have played in community bands all my life, up until a week ago, I don't know if I ever gave Kryl a second thought. Now that I have started researching him, I have become fascinated by this man's work. What is to become of this research? Not only will I write an article for In The groove, but my main objective is to create a two person dog and pony show for a live audience to be filmed on DVD. I'll do the music side of the man, and a museum curator will do the sculpture part. Being an antique phonograph enthusiast, I'd much prefer to perform recordings of his work from the actual cylinders, Diamond Discs and 78's. I am searching for a discography of his work, but I am not sure one has been created yet. Fortunately, Kryl was a popular recording artist, so his works are not impossible to find. I am just starting from ground zero with a delivery date for a presentation in 60 days. What I have discovered musically - thus far: Kryl was a showman. He trained as a circus acrobat. Kryl was a physical artist working in stone sculpture. As a musician, he attempted the impossible, combining artistic technique with over the top showmanship. He was not a musical perfectionist, for every recording I have heard of his, there are unintentional mistakes. Many of his recordings are attempts at the impossible, so a fa-nork here or there is more than acceptable. I know of no living brass player with his ability to double and triple tongue while jumping octaves, for instance. What sets Kryl apart from other Cornetists: 1 - He had a 4 octave range - the ability to play pedal notes on a cornet. 2 - He could play a low note on the cornet while humming a higher note and the accompanying harmonic would be louder than the two original sound sources. 3 - He was a world class double and triple tonguing (articulation ) showman with the ability to pick an higher octave note out of a fast moving chromatic scale. He could perform a pizzicato higher octave melodic line while maintaining a lower octave moving passage as in his third variation in Carnival of Venice. What I have discovered thus far for a cylinder discography: Non-Edison: Utility polka - #32033 Columbia Phonograph Co. (1903) Du, du - #1305 U.S. Everlasting Record - year of release (1909) Edison Gold Moulded: Carnival of Venice - 8253 Edison Gold Moulded Record (1902) King Carneval polka - 8663 Edison Gold Moulded Record (1903) Answer - 8254 Edison Gold Moulded Record (1902) Arbucklenian Polka - 8327 Edison Gold Moulded Record (1902) Cary waltz - 8609 Edison Gold Moulded Record (1903) Columbia - 8307 Edison Gold Moulded Record (1903) Inflamatus from Stabat Mater - 8308 Edison Gold Moulded Record (1904-1908) King Carneval polka - 8663 Edison Gold Moulded Record (1903) Kryl's favorite - 8745 Edison Gold Moulded Record (1904) National fantasia - 8482 Edison Gold Moulded Record (1903) Oh promise me - 9005 Edison Gold Moulded Record (1905) Russian fantasia - 8208 Edison Gold Moulded Record (1902) Sing, smile, slumber - 8418 Edison Gold Moulded Record (1904-1908) Sweet sixteen waltz - 8811 Edison Gold Moulded Record (1904) Edison Amberol Wax: At the mill - #822 Edison 4-minute Amberol (1911) Orly Polskie - 9812 Edison 4-minute Amberol Pochod z. Prodané nevěsty
[Phono-L] Bohumir Kryl
Folks, Would anyone have an Edison 2 minute #8253 cylinder of Carnival of Venice played by Bohumir Kryl for sale? I am interested in purchasing one for a presentation I will be giving on this artist. Please contact me off-list. I'm also interested in the recording: Du Du. Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Request information on Bohumir Kryl - cornetist
Folks, I need some help locating information on Bohumir Kryl. Not only was he a cornet player for the John Phillip Sousa band (I am told he played first cornet), but he was also a master stone mason prior to his musical career and carved all of the limestone at our local General Lew Wallace Study in Crawfordsville, IN. ( www.ben-hur.com ) Any information would be most appreciated. Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society www.MAPS-ITG.org presid...@maps-itg.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] phono parts needed
Carl, I just noticed your E-Mail address: beampowered-tetrode . You must be a 6L6 fan. I personally favor the 300B. Hope to meet you at Union. Thanks, Tim -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of beampowered-tetr...@yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 5:14 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] phono parts needed A few parts I need, original or repro: Bottom board for Victor Jr. cabinet Lid for Columbia BG Zonophone rear-mount back bracket for large case (note Zonophone had a short and a long back bracket, just like Victor did for the Victor V vs the Victor III. I need the short one). I will be at the Union show, table just SE of Ron Sitko carl zimm ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Preview of June-July Edition of In The Groove
Folks, The June/July edition of In The Groove is headed to the printers next week. I keep being amazed at the excellent work submitted by our contributors. In the mean time, below please find the President's Message from the upcoming issue: President's Message Have you explored the endless possibilities of running for elected office in the Michigan Antique Phonograph Society? I believe I see within you the makings of a GREAT magazine editor! I recently exchanged E-Mails with a MAPS member using those very words. Other than being a little whimsical, there is both sincerity and opportunity in that statement. I believe in volunteering my time and energy to a cause that is worthwhile. Heck we all do or we wouldn't commit so much devotion to our passion of antique phonographs and recordings. My term as president of MAPS expires on December 31st, 2011. We will need a new president to continue on the tradition begun some 36 years ago. The August/September edition of In The Groove will start the ball rolling with a slate of MAPS officer candidates for 2012/2013. Election ballots will be printed in the October/November edition. I will be happy to assist as one of the editors of In The Groove, if elected. There is enormous opportunity for more involvement from MAPS members in our magazine. By changing ITG to a bi-monthly, employing a graphic designer, and planning our new web site to serve as an editorial assistant, we now have the luxury to divide up the duties of the magazine's editor into various departments or specific duties. No one person will have the responsibility to do it all. Joan Rolfs begins her new duties in this issue as our MAPS Chapter News editor. We have an immediate need for two more editors: Upcoming Events editor and Swap Shop editor. With this distinction comes the glory as you will be credited as an associate editor of one of your favorite magazines - In The Groove. Send me an E-Mail at presid...@maps-itg.org and we'll discuss your involvement. Union is just around the corner. If you haven't heard, the dinner meeting following Friday's early buyer show will feature presentations by three very prevalent North American antique phonograph societies: The California Antique Phonograph Society, The Canadian Antique Phonograph Society, and our very our Michigan Antique Phonograph Society. Personally, I'd like to see more interaction between our groups. We share the same interests and show up at the same events. I wonder what we could accomplish if we pooled our talents and cooperated on a joint project. With enough voices and petitions, would it be possible to encourage a major university to create a study program in antique phonographs and recordings? How nice it would be to offer museums and archival libraries graduate students that have been immersed in a curriculum of historic audio. I have high hopes that someday there will be well-funded and properly managed non-profit museums of antique phonographs and recordings with the justifiable expectation of outliving us all. Someplace that will accept museum quality phonographs and actually display them and even play them to researchers and the public at large. Places where museum volunteers won't point to an Edison Amberola model 30 and tell their tour group, This particular phonograph was manufactured in 1877. (sorry, I had a bitter experience last month while on vacation) Antique phonograph enthusiasts are some of the best people on Earth. I will forever enjoy your company as together we enjoy our passion of historic audio. Enthusiastically Yours, Tim McCormick ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Notes on the April-May edition of In The Groove
Folks, Michael Evans (our new graphic designer) attempted a design concept with a few images that normally work for flyers and brochures, but failed to be artistically communicated in our magazine. The most obvious use of this technique was on the Jerry Fabris' article. Artists like to use free space and openness. We antique lovers prefer the security of symmetry. Pages 42, 44, 45, 47 and 48 are filled with two huge images each. The upper most image appears to run off the top of the page as was intended by the graphic designer. Very little, if any, of the image is actually missing - the top of the page bleed completes the image border (you'll be able to see for yourself what I'm talking about when you get your copy). Unfortunately, the technique does not fit the topic. I'll be receiving a hundred E-Mails reporting this presumed mistake. Michael had to create this issue (his first ITG) from scratch which took him an enormous amount of time. The first .PDF proof I received from Michael was laid-out in signature format, so I could not detect where the bleed ended and had no idea of his artsy concept. He provided me the second proof in my preferred format, and only then did I discover what I assumed was an error. By then, we were so close to the send-it-to-the-printer date, and was told that he would have to shrink the images in order to maintain border symmetry, that I made the decision not to delay the issue an additional 3 days for delivery, and hoped the larger images would be beneficial to our readers after all. Well, now that I have the magazine in front of me, it looks like it was a printing mistake and not the intended artistic openness concept that Michael had hoped for. I have discussed this with Michael, and border symmetry will be followed in future issues. I just told you that I was concerned about getting this issue to the printer on time. WELL. We delivered this to Short Run on March 8th. The delivery date to Faris Mailing was scheduled for March 28th. On March 16th, the printer had massive equipment failure. Keep in mind, these folks own multi-million dollar State-Of-The-Art presses and binders. They finally delivered ITG to Faris Mailing last Friday, April 8th. It was mailed on Tuesday, April 12th. I received my copy on Thursday. Excluding all the challenges of production, this has been our most ambitious issue that I can recall. It is 52 pages in length and filled with fascinating works from some very impressive contributors. I highly recommend that you pick up a copy for yourself. Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] In The Groove asks, Where do collections go?
In The Groove is always looking for fresh, unique stories and viewpoints. I just had an E-Mail exchange with a MAPS member, and it sparked an excellent topic for a future article, without an author. yet. Would anyone be interested in writing a short (or long) research/opinion piece on what occurs, on average, to the individual machines and items when a collection is sold? As the original MAPS members age, they eventually sell their entire collection. I wonder where the collections go? Are there that many new, first time antique phonograph purchasers? Are many of the machines simply shipped overseas, never to be seen in the United States again? Are private collections growing in size? Please contact me if you have any interest in pursuing this topic for a future article. We'd be happy to place survey and possibly other MAPS data collection resources at your disposal. Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society www.MAPS-ITG.org presid...@maps-itg.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Edison Army-Navy DD
Darrell, I saw a rather distressed collection years ago where someone sawed off the legs of an A-100 - came close to the correct size and all. :-) Talk to Stu Marsh ( durium...@aol.com ), he has a very nice Army-Navy in his collection. Maybe he can help you with any questions you have. Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society www.MAPS-ITG.org presid...@maps-itg.org -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Darrell Lehman Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 3:36 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Edison Army-Navy DD Anybody got parts/pieces for an Edison Army-Navy DD? I know Stitt - that's all there is to one - or anybody got a complete one for sale? thanks, Darrell ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] In The Groove thinking out loud.
Folks, I am self-conscious from all the praise. Thank you! MAPS and In The Groove simply would not exist if not for you and all of our wonderful contributors. I also want to second George Paul on the California Antique Phonograph Society and The Sound Box. A fantastic publication! I have been a member/subscriber for years. I am thinking out loud here, without discussing this with anyone (the thing that usually gets me in hot water) but... what if the California/Michigan/Canadian Antique Phonograph Societies and possibly the City of London Phonograph and Gramophone Society, Vintage Phonograph Society of New Zealand, Phono society of New South Wales, Phono Society of South Australia and any other group I am missing were to combine their efforts to produce an annual PhonOmnibus special edition magazine? The PhonOmnibus (or whatever we call it) could number into the 50 or 60 page arena, include several photo spreads in full color, provide the reader an introduction to each group, list vendors and suppliers, and original articles only to be found within its pages. It may end up selling for $20 a copy if it were 60 pages of full color glossy pages with stiff cover stock outer covers. The profits (if any) could go to a common non-profit organization, perhaps the Edison Birthplace Museum, or maybe even earthquake rebuilding efforts in Christchurch, New Zealand? Like I said, just thinking out loud. Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.org -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of gpaul2...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 11:42 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] In The Groove - Upcoming Events calendar Tim has indeed made some great improvements to In The Groove. I'm paid up for the next two years! I'd like to also recommend the California Antique Phonograph Society's journal, The Sound Box, to all collectors. You can look over an issue at www.antiquephono.org. and join up if you like what you see (either Paypal or check). George P. -Original Message- From: bruce78rpm bruce78...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sun, Feb 27, 2011 11:36 am Subject: Re: [Phono-L] In The Groove - Upcoming Events calendar Yes, ditto on all of that. A first class, thoroughly interesting and informative publication, written by collectors for collectors. Bruce - Original Message - From: Loran T. Hughes lo...@oldcrank.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 11:27:53 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] In The Groove - Upcoming Events calendar Tim, you've done a wonderful job with ITG... list members, if you are not currently a member of MAPS, I encourage you to pop over to MAPS-ITG.org and check it out (follow the current website link to view a sample issue of ITG). I consider my back issues of 'In the Groove' as much a part of my collection as any other piece. Regards, Loran ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] In The Groove - Upcoming Events calendar
Folks, I am getting ready to finish up the April/May edition of In The Groove. The biggest problem I have is knowing what upcoming events to list. I would be very pleased if you could provide me the information for additional upcoming events, shows and chapter meetings. What I have thus far is listed below. Please E-Mail me at edi...@maps-itg.org with more event listings: Upcoming Events APRIL 3, 2011 - North Reading, Massachusetts - The Next Meeting of Massachusetts Old Colony Antique Phonograph Society (MOCAPS) will be hosted by member Robert Richter at his home at 283 Elm Street on Sunday, April 3rd from noon until we're done! All MAPS Members and invited new-member candidates are welcome to join us for this meeting's theme Where the sound begins, demonstrations and presentations about phonograph reproducers and soundboxes, needles and styli, and needle tins. We'll rebuild Edison reproducers and Victor soundboxes. A key topic for this meeting is recruiting new members from the six state New England area in conjunction with MAPS. As always, food, dessert and beverage donations are welcome. Please call 978 664 4282 or e-mail an RSVP to r...@bobscomp.com Robert Richter. APRIL 10, 2011 - Wayne Mechanical Music Extravaganza. For details, contact: Michael Devecka, 206 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042 - 973-655-9730 email: mid...@earthlink.net APRIL 15 16, 2011 - Stanton's Spring Auction of Music Machines. APRIL 15, 2011 - Deadline for June/July In The Groove submissions. MAY 11-14, 2011 - ARSC Conference in Los Angeles. Website is www.arsc-audio.org/conference Send your Event and upcoming MAPS Chapter Meeting information to edi...@maps-itg.org Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Timing your cylinder phonograph the Dazer way works great on disc machines
Steve, I have not seen that particular brand, but the price is perfect! Anthony Sinclair devotes a large portion of his column in the February/March edition of In The Groove (ITG) to a hand held Tachometer similar to the one on eBay. Faris Mailing was supposed to mail this edition of ITG in today's mail, but I fear the nasty weather may be slowing them down a bit. Speaking of the weather, we have 4 inches of ice on the ground and high winds. We lost our power for a little more than an hour. It was the perfect excuse to wind up my Orthophonic VV 7-3 and play some early electricals that I had not heard. Hard to beat a warm fire in the fireplace, dog snoring on the couch, adult beverage in hand and Fred Waring playing on a Victrola. Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.org -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 10:49 AM To: Phono-l Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Timing your cylinder phonograph the Dazer way works great on disc machines GrnMountainBill You are 100% correct, I saw this one on amazon but I did not realize it was the same as the one on eBay. Thanks for the post. Have you used yours and how far off was your machines? On the cylinder machines I set the device on the rail and I use one record with the sticker on it. Whiteout works, I have one DD record with a crack, I marked the end of the crack with whiteout to protect my needle and it picked it up. Thanks, Steve Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 10:02:44 -0500 From: rochr...@gmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Timing your cylinder phonograph the Dazer way works great on disc machines Steve: I found mine on Amazon for much less: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001N4QY66/ref=asc_df_B001N4QY661415145?smid= AFLT987H7WA7Gtag=dealtmp4800-20linkCode=asncreative=395105creative ASIN=B001N4QY66 GrnMountainBill On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 9:00 AM, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: Hello Cylinder Phono owners, Are you tired of using those hard to read strobes for your cylinder player or the dreaded count the piece of paper hitting your finger? If so you can measure the RPM's with the: Wood/Metal Lathe Digital LCD Tachometer RPM Tool/Guage (how the eBay seller spelled it) Neither Dave or I are selling them but they work incredibly well. Dave told me about them and I am sharing them with you. Up until now I used my ear to time my cylinder phonos. My triumph was right on, my standard was 1.5 rpm high and my DD was low. Those of you with hundreds of machines can have hours of fun. http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40_trksid=m570_nkw=Wood%2FMetal+Lathe +Digital+LCD+Tachometer+RPM+Tool%2FGuage http://tinyurl.com/632kqad Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Free New and Improved - In The Groove
I invite you to download a free complimentary copy of In The Groove magazine. If you haven't seen the Michigan Antique Phonograph Society's new and improved publication recently, you are in for a treat. Just visit our legacy web site: www.MichiganAntiquePhonographSociety.org and click on the Sample Issue of In The Groove image to download a PDF version of your own. Since we changed to a Bi-Monthly publication on August 2010, we have expanded our article offerings enormously. Each issue is between 36 to 44 pages in length and printed on glossy 70 pound paper. The new covers are printed in full color on 80 pound cover stock. We have attracted a wide variety of authors from the well known to the first time published. I think you'll be impressed. Thank you, Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Free New and Improved - In The Groove
Harvey, Thank you for your kind compliments. When I took over as editor, I had no idea I would be so awestruck by all the fantastic submissions generously provided by some of the most enjoyable and knowledgeable people on earth. Yes, the publication is a lot of work, but very gratifying. We firmly believe that the antique phonograph community needs to share our knowledge and experience or all of this amazing information will simply die with us. We hope to attract new sources of authors, to publish their articles and stories within In The Groove. Our membership is growing daily. Some of these new members never knew antique phonograph societies even existed before discovering MAPS. We're having fun. Thanks, Tim McCormick www.MAPS-ITG.org -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of harvey kravitz Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 4:40 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Free New and Improved - In The Groove Tim, I must thank you for all the hard work you put into ITG.The format is pleasing to the eye and easy to read. The photos are bright and clear. The articles are very scholarly. Keep up the great work, Harvey Kravitz From: Tim McCormick d...@themccormicks.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wed, January 26, 2011 12:18:29 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Free New and Improved - In The Groove I invite you to download a free complimentary copy of In The Groove magazine. If you haven't seen the Michigan Antique Phonograph Society's new and improved publication recently, you are in for a treat. Just visit our legacy web site: www.MichiganAntiquePhonographSociety.org and click on the Sample Issue of In The Groove image to download a PDF version of your own. Since we changed to a Bi-Monthly publication on August 2010, we have expanded our article offerings enormously. Each issue is between 36 to 44 pages in length and printed on glossy 70 pound paper. The new covers are printed in full color on 80 pound cover stock. We have attracted a wide variety of authors from the well known to the first time published. I think you'll be impressed. Thank you, Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] In The Groove - sporadic delivery delays
To Michigan Antique Phonograph Society members: On August 11th, a mailing house in Scottsdale, AZ mailed all of the copies of the August/September issue of In The Groove. We are receiving sporadic reports from some of our members of delivery delays. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. We specifically requested and paid for First Class delivery and cannot understand the delay. In order to prevent this from reoccurring in the future, we will be changing our mailing service provider to one with an in-house US Post Office official and associated US Post Office. In the mean time, those of you that have yet to receive the August/September issue of In The Groove, please E-Mail me at: presid...@maps-itg.org with your name, mailing address and E-Mail address. We will mail replacement copies to any member that has not received their copy in the near future. Thank you, Tim McCormick ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] ITG article reprints and MAPS update
address, pay your membership through PayPal, and update your collecting information profile to be shared with other members, if you so choose. Later will come discussion forums so you can ask questions of other MAPS members and receive replies from some of the finest experts known to exist. The web site features we are developing are too numerous to detail in this article, I'll leave that for our October edition of In The Groove. Before I end this message, I wanted to share with you news from Don Gfell in his own words, There is some good news however about Edison. He just won the popular vote in Ohio for our statue in Washington. There is still more to finalize this and it will probably be August before this happens. It appears all of Don's hard work has paid off. To read more about the State of Ohio's new statue at our nation's capital, please visit www.TomEdison.org And now a message about Phonovention 2010. The very first Phonovention took place at Jackson, Michigan in August 1979. Phonovention returns to Michigan this year, but this time in association with the Fall 2010 Stanton Auction in Charlotte, MI. Enjoy the Stanton Auction by day, then relax and kick back at Phonovention in the evening. Following the Stanton Preview show on Thursday, you will be captivated by none other than Mr. Jerry Fabris, museum curator of the Thomas Edison National Historical Park. Following Friday's auction, return to Phonovention for dinner, round table discussions and a presentation by Paul Ladd describing how to prepare a World Class collection for auction. The Phonovention registration form can be found later in this issue of In The Groove. If you are not a MAPS member, you could not join at a better time. If you are a Michigan Antique Phonograph Society member, please have your shirt buttons reinforced as they may soon be popping off from pride of membership. Enthusiastically Yours, Tim McCormick ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Phonovention 2008
If you would like to see photos of Phonovention 2008, head over to www.HoosierAntiquePhonographSociety.com , go to the Photo page, click on the Phonovention 2008 image, and you find photos from last weekend's Phonovention in Auburn, IN. If you click on the small thumbnail images, a window will open with a larger image for viewing. If you have any Phonovention photos you'd like to share, please send them to me by E-Mail attachment, and I'll put them up on the soon to be built www.Phonovention.com web site. Thanks, Tim McCormick -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Jeffry Young, D.O. Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:01 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phonovention 2008 Way to go on getting the idea out for an earlier August date! Tim is already in school and had two days of orientation the 21st and 22nd. Thanks, Jeff -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Robin Rolfs Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 8:13 PM To: Phono-L Subject: [Phono-L] Phonovention 2008 Greetings Friends, MAPS Phonovention 2008 with the new location at the Kruse War Memorial Museum at Auburn, Indiana was a grand success thanks to the members of the Indiana Chapter under the leadership of Paul Ladd. A very special Thank you to the Stanton Auction Service for their financial support in sponsoring this event. Steve received the prestigious Founding Fathers Award presented by the Indiana Chapter and it is well deserved. The facility was outstanding for the sale and swap meet and the educational displays of phonographs captured the interest of members and visitors. It was one of the largest sales ever for Phonovention and business was brisk. Over 60 tables displayed the wares of vendors for the Friday and Saturday sale. Many interesting machines, parts and records filled the tables with a few bargain-prices items changing hands. It was good to see vendors and friends from Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Missouri, Pennsylvania and perhaps more. The central location is accessible to all. Informative demonstrations and discussion seminars were held in the afternoon. The banquet and evening talks were well attended. Over 50 members enjoyed the program and very tasty and affordable evening meal. It was a festive occasion and the party room at the LaQuinta was filled with phono enthusiasts who enjoyed Greg Kline's tasty home brew and our good Wisconsin beer and other selected beverages and snacks brought for the occasion. Plans are in the works for Phonovention 2009 to be held the first week in August at the fabulous Kruse facility. Hats off to the Indiana Chapter and all who helped put this grand event together. Robin Joan Rolfs Visit us at: www.audioantique.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] downloading phono music
In my office, I find it inconvenient to be getting up from my chair every 2 1/2 minutes to change a 78, so I download a few antique phonograph podcasts to play on my office computer while I work. Try http://radiolablog.blogspot.com/ http://wfmu.org/playlists/TE http://bfuqua.libsyn.com/ of course my favorite audio stream is Radio Dismuke on Live365.com (Note to Walt, I've heard of talkative people being vaccinated with a phonograph needle, but you take this to the extreme) Tim -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org]on Behalf Of srsel...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:09 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] downloading phono music In a message dated 9/5/2007 9:17:22 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, stee...@optusnet.com.au writes: For those who are into downloading music etc. I was looking at the Bitcomet website and came across a heap of music from cylinder and disc. You should find it under 1888-1919 popular and rare . Stephen: To give you a SERIOUS reply, you really need to check out this site with thousands of cylinders AND a streaming cylinder radio show: _Cylinder Preservation and Digitization Project_ (http://cylinders.library.ucsb.edu/index.php) Steve Ramm ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] All you phonograph/old car guys - check this out
Art Heller wrote: I don't know why you guys think that its a spark plug wrench--or even a tire iron--looks like a lug nut wrench to me with the shallow wrench head. I know that Edison used to sell little glass jars with his name in raised letters filled with oil so that the water reservoirs of lead-acid railroad batteries sold by Edison could be covered with a thin layer of oil to retard evaporation. If Edison could be so preoccupied with putting his name on something so mundane as this single use glass jar, would it be a stretch to think that the Edison Company may have produced a custom made wrench to say, properly adjust his dynamo governor or some other piece of equipment he sold? Tim McCormick
[Phono-L] Question on Victor electroplating techniques
A few members of HAPS (Hoosier Antique Phonograph Society) have been discussing Victor?s technique for gold plating parts on early 20?s machines. Once the tapered tube, for example, has been created out of brass, was it then electroplated with copper first before being gold plated? Does anyone know the formula used for gold plating? What was the percentage of actual gold used in the electroplating solution? In some later Orthophonic machines, Victor used a technique called Gold Blush that can be removed with acetone. Does anyone know the makeup of this finish and how it was applied? Thanks, Tim McCormick
