Re: [Phono-L] The M Electric that got away... M topworks on eBay?

2010-04-16 Thread ClockworkHome
Greetings Andy: Did Edison say that? What a genius ! ! ! I had used the reproduction M parts on other restorations for fellow collectors but a few hours on a lathe and a vertical mill are all that are needed to make most Edison parts. I just made the double belt pulley which required new

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-16 Thread phonophan
Yes, Martin is still in the needle business. But he is apparently VERY busy, as well. Not the easiest man to get a hold of. He has moved since his old "Amerola Graphic" days. But m...@together.net is his current e-mail. Cheers, TF -Original Message- From: jim...@earthlink.net To: A

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-16 Thread bruce78rpm
Yes, how strange, 3 or 4 years ago he sent a bulk mailing around saying that he was starting up the Amberola Graphic again, asked me to send in my subscription fee and promised he would start getting them out on a more timely basis, then as you say, the elusive fellow disappeared from site, neve

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-16 Thread john9ten
I don't know about Texas, but in California checks are only good for 6 months. If not cashed by then they are void at the bank. This Bryan guy sounds like he's not the greatest businessman. That's no way to keep a customer! John Robles Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Messa

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-16 Thread Jim Nichol
I wonder if he is aware of his reputation among collectors? Jim On Apr 16, 2010, at 8:20 AM, phonop...@aol.com wrote: > > Yes, Martin is still in the needle business. But he is apparently VERY busy, > as well. Not the easiest man to get a hold of. He has moved since his old > "Amerola Graphic

[Phono-L] Califone for sale!

2010-04-16 Thread DeeDee Blais
There's a neighborhood garage sale tomorrow and Califone is for sale. Any interest at $35. It seemed to work. Delivery is possible to Union or CAPS. Let me know ASAP at jerry.bl...@yahoo.com or 541-990-0781. Thanks, Jerry Blais ___ Phono-L m

Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer??

2010-04-16 Thread Steven Medved
I called him on the phone after the mailing to ask him where he got his needles and how he was doing. He said all his investments went bad so he could no longer do the Graphic or the needles, and his best friend died and some other bad things had happened to him. His vintage car he had had

[Phono-L] ARSC Conference 2010: Early-Registration Deadline Approaching

2010-04-16 Thread Bill Klinger
The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. If you have any questions, please click on the link or one of the e-mail addresses below. --- 2010 ARSC CONFERENCE: EARLY-REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHING --- The 44th annual conference o

[Phono-L] The Califone has been sold!

2010-04-16 Thread DeeDee Blais
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