Re: [Phono-L] AL JOLSON'S VICTOR 2-65 ORTHOPHONIC VICTROLA?

2012-12-26 Thread Steven Medved
entrainment activities to be able to afford a new Victrola.) TF -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wed, Dec 26, 2012 7:37 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] AL JOLSON'S VICTOR 2-65 ORTHOPHONIC VICTROLA

Re: [Phono-L] Red Banner Long Case Edison Home A

2012-12-19 Thread Steven Medved
. -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonolist phonol...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 10:25 pm Subject: [Phono-L] Any idea around what serial number the banner Home case was dropped

Re: [Phono-L] Red Banner Long Case Edison Home A

2012-12-19 Thread Steven Medved
in it? Steve On Dec 19, 2012, at 8:53 AM, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: Do you realize how wonderful this is? Steve To: phono-l@oldcrank.org From: gpaul2...@aol.com Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:16:28 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Red Banner Long Case Edison Home

Re: [Phono-L] Any idea around what serial number the banner Home case was dropped?

2012-12-16 Thread Steven Medved
be between 205,000 and 210,000. George P. -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonolist phonol...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 10:25 pm Subject: [Phono-L] Any idea around what serial number the banner Home case

[Phono-L] Limit screw for automatic recorder

2012-12-15 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, Does anyone have a limit screw for an automatic recorder for sale? Does anyone know at what serial number the banner home appeared? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Limit screw for automatic recorder

2012-12-15 Thread Steven Medved
P. -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonolist phonol...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 3:28 pm Subject: [Phono-L] Limit screw for automatic recorder Hello, Does anyone have a limit screw

[Phono-L] Any idea around what serial number the banner Home case was dropped?

2012-12-15 Thread Steven Medved
That is what I meant to ask. I wish I could afford an editor. Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Thanks and the centering pin on the carriage

2012-12-13 Thread Steven Medved
jet lagged to the nth degree. -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phonolist phonol...@yahoogroups.com; phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wed, Dec 5, 2012 10:41 am Subject: [Phono-L] Branded case Gem with Gem speaker If the carriage

Re: [Phono-L] Branded case Gem with Gem speaker

2012-12-06 Thread Steven Medved
. Mike On 6/12/2012 5:27 AM, Steven Medved wrote: If the carriage and the lid is missing how would you tell a branded case Gem from the later Gem with the Model B reproducer? The reproducers are not interchangeable, but is the carriages? Thanks, Steve

Re: [Phono-L] Branded case Gem with Gem speaker

2012-12-06 Thread Steven Medved
Does anyone know the serial number range for these? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Branded case Gem with Gem speaker

2012-12-05 Thread Steven Medved
If the carriage and the lid is missing how would you tell a branded case Gem from the later Gem with the Model B reproducer? The reproducers are not interchangeable, but is the carriages? Thanks, Steve ___

Re: [Phono-L] reproducers with the strap across the front for the very early Berliner hand winds

2012-12-01 Thread Steven Medved
:08 AM, Steven Medved wrote: Does anyone have contact info for him? Steve Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:18:23 -0800 From: dda...@sbcglobal.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] reproducers with the strap across the front for the very early Berliner hand winds

[Phono-L] reproducers with the strap across the front for the very early Berliner hand winds

2012-11-30 Thread Steven Medved
Hello all, Would you know of anyone who makes the reproducers with the strap across the front for the very early Berliner hand winds? Does Mirek still make them? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list

Re: [Phono-L] reproducers with the strap across the front for the very early Berliner hand winds

2012-11-30 Thread Steven Medved
, but he may still have some unsold parts or complete reproducers. Dave --- On Fri, 11/30/12, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com Subject: [Phono-L] reproducers with the strap across the front for the very early Berliner hand winds To: phonol

Re: [Phono-L] reproducers with the strap across the front for the very early Berliner hand winds

2012-11-30 Thread Steven Medved
Best wishes, Mike On 1/12/2012 9:08 AM, Steven Medved wrote: Does anyone have contact info for him? Steve Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:18:23 -0800 From: dda...@sbcglobal.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] reproducers with the strap across the front for the very early

Re: [Phono-L] Maroon Amberol?

2012-11-28 Thread Steven Medved
29050 came in blue. Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:00:47 -0600 From: rich-m...@octoxol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Maroon Amberol? Some of the 29,000 series are more maroon than purple. There was less than stingent QA on color. On 11/27/2012 06:23 PM, Steven Medved

Re: [Phono-L] Royal Purple series

2012-11-28 Thread Steven Medved
: rich-m...@octoxol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Maroon Amberol? Some of the 29,000 series are more maroon than purple. There was less than stingent QA on color. On 11/27/2012 06:23 PM, Steven Medved wrote: 29001 to 29077 Royal Purple. Some blue amberols

Re: [Phono-L] Royal Purple series

2012-11-28 Thread Steven Medved
I thought so, thanks. Steve From: john9...@pacbell.net Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 06:20:40 -0800 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Royal Purple series Yes 28000 is Grand Opera. John Sent from my iPhone On Nov 28, 2012, at 5:19 AM, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com

Re: [Phono-L] Royal Purple series

2012-11-28 Thread Steven Medved
Sent from my iPhone On Nov 28, 2012, at 5:19 AM, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: The 29000 series was in blue at first and runs from 29001 to 29007, I forget what they were called first. After the first 7 were made they were changed to the Royal Purple series. Toward

Re: [Phono-L] Maroon Amberol?

2012-11-27 Thread Steven Medved
29001 to 29077 Royal Purple. Some blue amberols are a purple color, I have seen several. From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:01:24 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Maroon Amberol? I don't know. It was with some cylinders that came with an Opera

Re: [Phono-L] Special Edition Columbia Record???

2012-11-21 Thread Steven Medved
Curt, I will try to find the record. Steve From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:34:49 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Special Edition Columbia Record??? Steve, can you post a picture of your record label? Or, if not, send it as an attachment

[Phono-L] Amberola 50 in Amberola V case

2012-11-17 Thread Steven Medved
I am looking for information on the Amberola 50 in the Amberola V case, does anyone have one? I believe it was Edison not wasting but I am interested in reading about it. I am interested in when they were made. I believe one machine like that has a serial number of 560. Thanks, Steve

Re: [Phono-L] Special Edition Columbia Record???

2012-11-16 Thread Steven Medved
Curt, I assumed it was all the same. Steve From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:37:56 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Special Edition Columbia Record??? Steve, your record sounds like one to benefit widows and orphans because of the

[Phono-L] make your password strong

2012-11-16 Thread Steven Medved
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:51:03 + From: kugl...@hughes.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Don't Click on Unknown Links! ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Special Edition Columbia Record???

2012-11-15 Thread Steven Medved
I have or had one of this series, it shows a widow by a grave with a small child in her arms and one holding her mothers hand. Thanks, I wondered about it. Steve Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:49:00 -0800 From: majesticrec...@snet.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Special

Re: [Phono-L] Early cygnet horn without the spring

2012-11-13 Thread Steven Medved
on it and a Cygnet horn and there is indeed a slip connector but As I have not used it for 10+ years I am at a loss how I had it setup. It was touchy with the spring suspension and I suspect it will be even a larger pain with the solid hanger. On 11/11/2012 10:16 PM, Steven Medved wrote: I

Re: [Phono-L] Early cygnet horn without the spring

2012-11-11 Thread Steven Medved
I assume the large horizontal carriage would need a straight metal tizit when used with the cygnet horn without the spring. Steve Hello, On the early cygnet horns without the springs in the suspension for the small carriage you need the metal tizit. Is this the same for the horizontal

[Phono-L] Thanks for the L limit loop measurements

2012-11-06 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170938447997 I wanted to thank the people who send me the measurements for the L limit loop measurements, here is the end result. Thanks so much, Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list

Re: [Phono-L] Thanks for the L limit loop measurements

2012-11-06 Thread Steven Medved
Thanks, I appreciate the positive comment. Looks great, wish I needed it... http://www.ebay.com/itm/170938447997 I wanted to thank the people who send me the measurements for the L limit loop measurements, here is the end result. Thanks so much, Steve

Re: [Phono-L] Model L reproducer

2012-11-01 Thread Steven Medved
of the weight to the peak of the limit loop is 11/32 inch. Greg Bogantz - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonol...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 9:08 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Model L reproducer Does

Re: [Phono-L] Fairy Phono Lamp Motor

2012-10-29 Thread Steven Medved
Ediphone From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:43:52 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fairy Phono Lamp Motor Hi Rich, I wasn't familiar with an Ekonowatt motor, but after looking it up, it seems like it might be a possibility. I couldn't find the

[Phono-L] Model L reproducer

2012-10-29 Thread Steven Medved
Does anyone have a model L reproducer that they could give me a measurement of the space from the weight to the peak of the limit loop? I have an L weight someone turned into an N weight that I want to turn back into an L. Thanks, Steve

Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors

2012-10-28 Thread Steven Medved
I had an amberola 50 someone did that with. The cut the mandrel in pieces, a front and back with a wood V shaped center that held the string. They made a wooden box to hold the motor. I might have saved the mandrel and I think I still have the wooden box. Steve From: lhera...@bu.edu To:

Re: [Phono-L] Fairy Phono Lamp Motor

2012-10-28 Thread Steven Medved
Take photos, we all enjoy seeing what a skilled person can do. Could you have someone machine a new shaft? Steve From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:23:04 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fairy Phono Lamp Motor Hi Rich, Thanks for that info... I

Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors

2012-10-28 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Ron, For only $80 you can own one. http://www.rubylane.com/item/167844-10324/Victrola-Wind-up-Fishing-Reel Steve From: lhera...@bu.edu To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonol...@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:12:24 -0400 Subject: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors I'm

Re: [Phono-L] Lambert cylinder Info from Allen

2012-10-22 Thread Steven Medved
Hello John, The British ones do not have a plaster core, it is cardboard. I thought it was a plastic. Reference Allen again: The Lamberts that have a ('cardboard') liner are from England. Their boxes were the red and black design with elephant. American Lamberts (no matter what color)

[Phono-L] Two orophone reproducers for sale made by the orotone company

2012-10-20 Thread Steven Medved
Hello all, I have two Orophone reproducer for sale. I will send photos if interested. I am selling them at $20 for the pair. The one that is air tight sounds good, the one that needs rebuilt does not sound good. They are held together by rivets and I do not have time to rebuild them.

[Phono-L] Edison Needle-Type 78

2012-09-25 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EDISON-Needle-Type-Electric-78rpm-Lateral-Record-/230854929502 You do not see them very often anymore. Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Unmarked automatic

2012-09-21 Thread Steven Medved
They used to go around $500, these days they go from $200 to $400 depending on condition. Steve Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:21:05 -0700 From: harveykrav...@yahoo.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Unmarked automatic Is it that rare? What do Automatic reproducers go for

[Phono-L] Unmarked automatic

2012-09-20 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/320982440359 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-Antique-Unsigned-Automatic-Reproducer-for-Edison-phonograph-/320982440359 Does anyone know why this went so high? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list

Re: [Phono-L] Have YOU ever purchased a Crap-O-Phone???

2012-09-18 Thread Steven Medved
Unfortunately some have motors so weak a normal sound box will not work. From: philip_ca...@pittsford.monroe.edu To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:58:15 + Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Have YOU ever purchased a Crap-O-Phone??? I would expect that if you put a good soundbox

Re: [Phono-L] Have YOU ever purchased a Crap-O-Phone???

2012-09-17 Thread Steven Medved
I accidentally purchased a horn from one, I entered the starting bid ($15.00) to see how high it would go and I won it. I kept if for years before selling it to another collector who needed a horn. I took a loss on it but did not care as it was being used. Steve Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012

Re: [Phono-L] Have YOU ever purchased a Crap-O-Phone???

2012-09-17 Thread Steven Medved
The soundbox is remarkably light and has excellent sound when you consider its construction. They actually do sound good. I agree with Harvey, when sold as a reproduction they are part of the phonograph group and I know people who purchased them as they could not afford an outside horn

Re: [Phono-L] What recession...???

2012-09-16 Thread Steven Medved
It seems to me that rare items have done well, but common ones have fallen. Steve From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:02:08 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] What recession...??? Hi Dennis, I didn't mean to infer that these prices were totally

Re: [Phono-L] Edison 11 panel cygnet horn

2012-09-15 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Steve, I have seen one 11 panel oak and it sold for $1300. Steve From: ander...@tampabay.rr.com Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:34:48 -0400 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison 11 panel cygnet horn My experience is that original black 11 panel cygnet horns no dents

Re: [Phono-L] ABANDONED Phonograph - Here's your chance to own an exciting piece of TV history...

2012-09-07 Thread Steven Medved
It's worth three times as much because it's a movie star? From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 14:35:20 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] ABANDONED Phonograph - Here's your chance to own an exciting piece of TV history... VINTAGE Edison 1908

[Phono-L] Woven cotton outer cover for rubber horn connectors

2012-09-05 Thread Steven Medved
Does anyone know where to get them? Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Gem Model E

2012-09-05 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Al and all who helped, I really appreciate all the serial numbers. Steve To: phono-l@oldcrank.org From: clockworkh...@aol.com Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:59:49 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Gem Model E Hi Steve: The highest number Model N Reproducer in a Gem E that I know of

[Phono-L] Old time dealers

2012-09-02 Thread Steven Medved
I dealt with Gene Ballard who was a skilled machinist and wonderful to deal with. I remember Frick and Miller. Steve To: phono-l@oldcrank.org From: zonophone2...@aol.com Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2012 10:13:43 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Thank you and this week on eBay... What a name from the

Re: [Phono-L] Standard Reproducer Ciips to Holding Screw

2012-09-01 Thread Steven Medved
-Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thu, Aug 30, 2012 5:40 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Gem Model E Hello Al, Welcome back. I hope you enjoyed yourself. I have often wondered when the Edison phonograph carriages went from

Re: [Phono-L] Standard Reproducer Clips to Holding Screw

2012-09-01 Thread Steven Medved
future scholar. Regards, Al -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thu, Aug 30, 2012 5:40 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Gem Model E Hello Al, Welcome back. I hope you enjoyed yourself. I have often

Re: [Phono-L] Dennis The Menace Phonograph 'toon today

2012-09-01 Thread Steven Medved
Amazing how new music today was new music back then in some cases. I remember when David Lee Roth did Big Bad Bill and Yankee Rose. I liked the Edison version better. From: srsel...@aol.com Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2012 09:48:30 -0400 To: Phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Dennis The

Re: [Phono-L] Standard Reproducer Ciips to Holding Screw

2012-09-01 Thread Steven Medved
Jim, Does Jerry control who gets in? Steve From: jnic...@fuse.net Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:32:34 -0400 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Standard Reproducer Ciips to Holding Screw Al, surely as the author of the book being sold from Leah Burt's collection, you are

Re: [Phono-L] Researching at The Site - was Standard clips

2012-09-01 Thread Steven Medved
Who did that? One would think the site would want to share information with those who are interested via a credible researcher. What is the purpose of the Site if they do not want to share information? I can understand not letting people in unless they have the appropriate credentials.

Re: [Phono-L] Gem Model E

2012-09-01 Thread Steven Medved
Thanks, I did not want to bore anyone. From: pjfra...@mac.com Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:11:43 -0700 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Gem Model E naw, keep it public. we love it. -- Peter pjfra...@mac.com On Aug 30, 2012, at 5:44 PM, Steven Medved steve_nor

Re: [Phono-L] Gem Model E

2012-08-30 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Al, Welcome back. I hope you enjoyed yourself. I have often wondered when the Edison phonograph carriages went from clips to the set screw. George Paul tells me Standard 52182 that has the clips and 53411 that has the screw left the factory in April 1902. He has data that tells when

Re: [Phono-L] Gem Model E

2012-08-30 Thread Steven Medved
Sorry, meant to send this off list. Steve From: steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:26:08 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Gem Model E Hello Al, Welcome back. I hope you enjoyed yourself. I have often wondered when the Edison phonograph carriages

[Phono-L] Gem Model E

2012-08-27 Thread Steven Medved
I am trying to narrow down Model N serial numbers, if anone has a Gem E I would be interested in the serial number of the N reproducer and the machine. You can reply off list if you like. Hit reply and copy and paste my e-mail address. Thanks, Steve The N was made for the Standard E and

[Phono-L] Columbia graphophone model AO crank wanted

2012-08-20 Thread Steven Medved
A friend needs a Columbia graphophone model AO crank, if anyone has one please let me know the cost and condition. Steve steve_nor...@msn.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Yellow Highlighting (was World War I Victrola ad)

2012-08-17 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Dan, I have heard that the combination of the new soft gaskets and using new quality needles each time kept the records in good shape. I always assumed they were not used much. Steve From: ediso...@verizon.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 01:58:19 -0400

Re: [Phono-L] Help with Edison Standard tension gizmo

2012-08-13 Thread Steven Medved
Let me know if you got my off list reply. Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:19:06 -0400 From: da...@fairlibertyscall.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Help with Edison Standard tension gizmo I finally got a chance to work on an Edison Standard phonograph project I've had sitting

Re: [Phono-L] an interesting price for al self

2012-08-12 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Edison-Cylinder-Phonographs-George-Frow-1978-numbered-05-first-edition-/150874254099 I did not know they were numbered until I saw this auction. No bidders yet. ___ Phono-L mailing list

Re: [Phono-L] Unusual roll top machine???

2012-08-07 Thread Steven Medved
The reproducer is called an American Flyer which was made to reproducer train sounds. Steve The reproducer is a Lionel train sound effects reproducer and the arm looks like a typical 30s-40s portable arm. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Looking for triumph mandrel

2012-08-03 Thread Steven Medved
they have. Kenneth From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thursday, August 2, 2012 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Looking for triumph mandrel Hello Kenneth, On the mandrel as you are facing the machine and the crank

Re: [Phono-L] Looking for triumph mandrel

2012-08-02 Thread Steven Medved
There are three different lengths. There are three for the triumph and two for the home and they are all marked on the mandrel and the feed screw, which do you have? Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 00:04:04 -0700 From: onatorr...@yahoo.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Looking for

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola X question

2012-08-02 Thread Steven Medved
The tufts of grass were all hand painted, the scroll was decals. The triumph never got decals, and the tufts of grass were still around in 1908. Edison is the king of variety. I have seen a home with a triumph ID plate and a home serial number so it was factory installed, I have seen home

Re: [Phono-L] Looking for triumph mandrel

2012-08-02 Thread Steven Medved
again but I didn't notice any markings. Ken From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thursday, August 2, 2012 8:13 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Looking for triumph mandrel There are three different

Re: [Phono-L] David Fuller aka brokenflutes on eBay

2012-08-01 Thread Steven Medved
I have written to him and he answers nicely. His feedback seems to be good, he does not have the knowledge an adavanced collector has. Regarding the content of his character he did not leave mean retalitary feedback for the one negative he got so I think he is good based on that and my

Re: [Phono-L] David Fuller aka brokenflutes on eBay

2012-08-01 Thread Steven Medved
--- On Wed, 8/1/12, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] David Fuller aka brokenflutes on eBay To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 3:53 PM I have written to him and he answers nicely. His feedback seems

Re: [Phono-L] David Fuller aka brokenflutes on eBay

2012-08-01 Thread Steven Medved
--- On Wed, 8/1/12, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] David Fuller aka brokenflutes on eBay To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 3:53 PM I have written to him and he answers nicely. His feedback seems

Re: [Phono-L] Fwd: Looking for info or a 2/4 minute attachment.

2012-07-25 Thread Steven Medved
: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:57:04 -0700 From: onatorr...@yahoo.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fwd: Looking for info or a 2/4 minute attachment. Bob and Curt, If I do have an Edison H Stylus put in my Lyric reproducer by Steven Medved, would I still be able to play 2 minute

Re: [Phono-L] Fwd: Looking for info or a 2/4 minute attachment.

2012-07-25 Thread Steven Medved
attachment. What's your input on that Steve? Kenneth From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 9:20 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fwd: Looking for info or a 2/4 minute attachment. Hello

Re: [Phono-L] question for purple cylinder

2012-07-24 Thread Steven Medved
-Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 9:30 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] question for purple cylinder The color of BA records very from light blue to a very dark

Re: [Phono-L] question for purple cylinder

2012-07-23 Thread Steven Medved
The color of BA records very from light blue to a very dark blue. I have seen a purple one on eBay that was not one of the Royal Purple series. It was a different color of purple, but it was purple. I think I even have one. Edison used dye which varied in color. Steve From:

Re: [Phono-L] Interesting Car horn on ebay

2012-07-22 Thread Steven Medved
It looks like the auto horn maker clearly got the idea from a phonograph horn, did they and how long were these made? Steve From: aph4...@aol.com Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012 00:48:03 -0400 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Interesting horn on ebay Thanks, I should have figured

Re: [Phono-L] Greek Amberol Record Question

2012-07-04 Thread Steven Medved
Here it is on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTflt7fUze8 The foreign series are not very common here in the US, I have seen the Polish series on eBay go high, and I have often wondered how common they were in the countries they were made for. Steve To: phono-l@oldcrank.org From:

Re: [Phono-L] Bush and Lane Duo Vox question?

2012-07-04 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bush-Lane-DUO-VOX-Reproducer-Sound-Box-ULTRA-RARE-/130723595692 From: maff...@bresnan.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 17:23:18 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Bush and Lane Duo Vox question? Phono listers: I have located a

Re: [Phono-L] Two clip Edison Standard for sale.

2012-06-07 Thread Steven Medved
Suitcase model or new style A model? What is the serial number of the machine? Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012 18:53:42 -0700 From: deedeebl...@yahoo.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Two clip Edison Standard for sale. Stan and I found a two clip Edison Standard on our way to Union

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Lyric 4 Min Reproducer

2012-06-05 Thread Steven Medved
Why not put an H stylus and bar in it? The Columbia Lyric reproducer stylus and bar is a slightly modified C stylus bar with the early style of Edison ball stylus so the H bar should fit with no problems. I would put a copper diaphragm in it as well, that improves the sound if you now have

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Lyric 4 Min Reproducer

2012-06-05 Thread Steven Medved
Hi Curt, I think it is a very smart idea. Steve From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 09:30:57 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia Lyric 4 Min Reproducer Hi Steve,If you think that the H bar and stylus would work, it would be the easiest

Re: [Phono-L] Newton's Law to prevent hacking

2012-06-04 Thread Steven Medved
Please read Newton's Law: Steve Hello to all, The key thing I have noted lately is when a person's e-mail is hacked there is (no subject) in the subject. There are two main types of hacking, the first someone discovers your e-mail password and send from you e-mail, this is easy to

Re: [Phono-L] Fw: We've Taken An Electronic Hit

2012-06-04 Thread Steven Medved
Hi Harvey, Just change your e-mail password and include characters. Read Newton's Law. Steve Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:44:09 -0700 From: harveykrav...@yahoo.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Fw: We've Taken An Electronic Hit Hi gang, I really don't know what to say of

Re: [Phono-L] Newton's Law to prevent hacking

2012-06-04 Thread Steven Medved
Curt, This happened to me a few years ago, it is embarassing even though it is not your fault. Nice examples you have, I hope people pay attention. Graham Newton put together a nice piece which I send out, I did ask him first. I call it Newton's Law and these days I see more and more

Re: [Phono-L] Paint flecks on a Blue Amberol

2012-06-03 Thread Steven Medved
dish soap diluted in water and a soft toothbrush and brush in the direction of the grooves all around the surface,rinse with tap water and dry with a terry face cloth.It may take 2-3 attempts but should work.Never use a pin!

Re: [Phono-L] Very Unusual Exhibition Flange/Shell

2012-05-28 Thread Steven Medved
A skilled person reacting to the lack of reproduction parts that existed years ago. Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 12:45:22 -0700 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Very Unusual Exhibition Flange/Shell Hello all Here is a very unusual item - it is an

Re: [Phono-L] Turpentine

2012-05-27 Thread Steven Medved
Thanks Date: Fri, 25 May 2012 15:28:17 -0500 From: rich-m...@octoxol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Turpentine It functions the same way as a thinner but it is not turpentine. On 05/25/2012 02:58 PM, John SHEETS wrote: I believe there is an odorless

[Phono-L] Rude

2012-05-25 Thread Steven Medved
There is never any excuse to be rude, period. Some people seem to think they are the self appointed politeness police which is fine if they do it in a polite way that is not offensive. Advice is a gift, and you can do whatever you like with a gift. You do not club someone over the head to

Re: [Phono-L] Rob Mallet

2012-05-25 Thread Steven Medved
apologies Rob M! - Reply message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com Date: Wed, May 23, 2012 8:16 am Subject: [Phono-L] Rob Mallet To: phono-l@oldcrank.org John, Rob Lomas sold the CAT reproducers. Rob Mallet goes to the Orlando Show each year and lives in Florida. I forgot

[Phono-L] Turpentine

2012-05-25 Thread Steven Medved
Turpentine come from the sap of pine trees, in Florida they used to remove the bark which killed the tree like in the photo in this article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turpentine It was hard work so prison inmates often did it as no one else wanted to. Later they make pots that you could

Re: [Phono-L] Turpentine - odorless is a turpenoid substitute -

2012-05-25 Thread Steven Medved
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Turpentine I believe there is an odorless turpentine--artists use it. ttp://www.artsupply.com/Turpenoid-Odorless-Turpentine_c_666.html 012/5/25 Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com: Turpentine come from the sap of pine trees, in Florida they used to remove the ark

Re: [Phono-L] Rob Mallet

2012-05-23 Thread Steven Medved
a response. So I guess he's just another crook. If you ask me, he committed mail fraud by advertising the reproducer, accepting the order, cashing the check and never shipping the product. John Robles From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l

Re: [Phono-L] Rob Mallet

2012-05-23 Thread Steven Medved
I will second that... Steve Andersen Another person who make the show great by bringing in nice seldom seen machines for people to see and learn about. Orlando might not be the largest, but it is the nicest show. I go there just to see the dealers and I am never disappointed. Steve

Re: [Phono-L] Victor Orthophonic Credenza adjustment

2012-05-23 Thread Steven Medved
I started using my HMV 5B soundbox which greatly helped the higher frequencies, Hello Will, The HMV 5B came with felt gaskets, they sound bad when compared with the Victor unless the felt gaskets are replaced. Steve From: bassethoundt...@gmail.com Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 11:53:05

[Phono-L] Rob Mallet

2012-05-22 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, I am trying to contact Rob, the e-mail I have did not work. Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Vic III tone arm repair needed

2012-05-21 Thread Steven Medved
The music horn people have all the mandrels for the work, and since the tone arms are brass it is the same same. From: maff...@bresnan.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 20 May 2012 21:34:22 -0600 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vic III tone arm repair needed Thanks Ron Steve I

Re: [Phono-L] Uh oh... more uses for phono horns

2012-05-20 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Ron, I made the same mistake at first, the $115 is the shipping, the item is $498.00, look in the upper right hand corner. Steve From: lhera...@bu.edu To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 20 May 2012 21:35:51 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Uh oh... more uses for phono horns Looks

Re: [Phono-L] Uh oh... more uses for phono horns

2012-05-20 Thread Steven Medved
Think of how you would feel if you had ordered it. From: lhera...@bu.edu To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 20 May 2012 22:29:24 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Uh oh... more uses for phono horns Oops! -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Vic III tone arm repair needed

2012-05-19 Thread Steven Medved
music horn repair place. From: maff...@bresnan.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sat, 19 May 2012 11:46:42 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Vic III tone arm repair needed Listers: Found a Vic III at an estate sale this morning. It does need some work. Does anyone repair or

Re: [Phono-L] Possible fraudulent Ebay listing alert.

2012-05-11 Thread Steven Medved
://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-and-Early-Edison-Bell-Electric-Phonograph-/150769914398?pt=UK_Collectables_RadioTelevision_Telephony_SMhash=item231a96521e On May 9, 2012, at 4:37 PM, Steven Medved wrote: Do you know who sold the first one? I just asked the second guy for the serial number

Re: [Phono-L] Possible fraudulent Ebay listing alert.

2012-05-09 Thread Steven Medved
Do you know who sold the first one?I just asked the second guy for the serial number of the reproducer. From: kb...@charter.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 9 May 2012 14:46:13 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Possible fraudulent Ebay listing alert. This phonograph on Ebay a short

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