Hello, I have a Triumph D that came with a repeater, the repeater is missing.
It has the extra gearing on the pulley and the screws to hold the repeater to
the upper bed plate. UPS dropped it and broke the lower bed plate. I got
another bed plate for it, the striping is poor. The pot
It came with a home made case with no lid. It does have the crank. It will
need a new large or small carriage, a mandrel unless the old one can be
straightened, and a reproducer, and case.
Hello, I have a Triumph D that came with a repeater, the repeater is missing.
It has the extra
, they are cheaper than UPS. USPS priority mail is another way to
go, It may be a little more expensive than UPS or FEDEX, but the item gets
special treatment and guaranteed 3 day delivery.
All the best,
Harvey Kravitz
From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com
Does anyone know who the sandblaster is who sells the sandblasted painted
reproducers on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GORGEOUS-BRASS-EDISON-DIAMOND-DISC-REPRODUCER-COMPLETELY-REBUILT-FREE-WARRANTY-/280875848529
I like how he painted the reproducer with the stylus bar in place, you can see
of the drying room where the freshly painted
parts
cure at room temp. Sounds a lot like my workshop, er, I mean drying room.
Too
bad he was so nasty to you.
D
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Does anyone have any info on this brown wax?
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Are you able to remove the kit and put it back to 2 minute or is the feedscrew
part of it?
Date: Wed, 2 May 2012 02:55:56 -0700
From: john9...@pacbell.net
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] COLUMBIA QUESTION...
I'm coming into this conversaiton a bit late but I don't think
Thanks, I really appreciate and have saved it.
Steve
From: tlc...@farmtel.net
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:04:35 -0500
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] kevin boerma
Steven,
Kevin's email is tboerm...@yahoo.com
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Columbia 2/4 upgrade parts seem very rare to me, I can tell you all about the
Edison ones, but I know nothing about Columbia. I would really appreciate
someone taking the time to explain when Columbia made the upgrade kits and what
machines they fit.
With regards to the home and triumph there
Does anyone have his e-mail address?
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http://www.grampstreasures.com/ Gramp's Treasures Contact Information
Tom Rutkowski (Gramps)
Make checks payable to Tom Rutkowski
TelephoneFax
810-359-2376
810-359-2430
Postal address
3405
Lakeshore, Lexington, MI 48450
Electronic mail
Gramp's Treasures Contact Information
Tom Rutkowski (Gramps)
Make checks payable to Tom Rutkowski
TelephoneFax
810-359-2376
810-359-2430
Postal address
3405
Lakeshore, Lexington, MI 48450
Electronic mail
gril...@gmail.com
From:
Does anyone have a Hexaphone ID plate for sale? Steve
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Does anyone make reproduction list for homes, standards, or triumphs?
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LIDS
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Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:04:33 -0400
Subject: [phonolist] Reproduction lids for cylinder machines
Does anyone make reproduction list for homes, standards,
Everything Edison made is quite varied, there are 14 different varieties of the
Model H reproducer for example and just when you think you know it all another
variety comes along. The only reason people do not notice all the varieties is
they do not look closely and assume what they have is
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Sent: Thu, Apr 19, 2012 6:01 pm
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] [phonolist] Norcross Phonograph Co
Aren't they the predecessor to Oxford and Indestructable
Bill
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Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012 4:25 PM
Asphaltum is thick and self leveling and takes a long time to dry?
From: appywan...@hotmail.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:12:42 -0400
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] stripping Edison bed-plates question
You can strip a bedplate by soaking in a solution of Red Devil
AM, Steven Medved wrote:
Asphaltum is thick and self leveling and takes a long time to dry?
From: appywan...@hotmail.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:12:42 -0400
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] stripping Edison bed-plates question
You can strip a bedplate
Hello,
A friend found the brown wax cylinder below, does anyone have any info on it?
Steve
Norcross Phonograph Co cylinder selection 60, Remberance of Thee by Samuel
Siegel
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In my opinion do not strip unless you have to, use the old paint as a primer.
You will be amazed at the casting defects in the bedplates.
Steve
From: a...@popyrus.com
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:07:57 -0600
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] stripping Edison bed-plates question
Original double signed Thomas A Edison belt. It is stamped on both sides of
the belt. This is a wonderful original piece, ready to complete a
machine!
Price is $25.00 plus shipping.
What belt is it?
Steve
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To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Date: Wed, 18 Apr
Does anyone have a standard A lid for sale?
Steve
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things here instead of going right to Ebay.
Anyone who buys a reproducer from Steve is going to love it.
Dave
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Sent: Mon, March 26, 2012 12:02:12 PM
Subject
From: steve_nor...@msn.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonol...@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:02:12 -0400
Subject: [Phono-L] For Sale German made NOS Exposition reproducer and Early
Holey H, H with holes in the weight
If my posting bothers anyone please let me know as I
Hello to all,
I will sell the From Tin Foil to Stereo for $9.99 plus shipping. I need to
make space and that is less than half of what I paid for it.
I am also reducing my reproducer collection, right now I have a Model C I
rebuilt for $99 plus shipping.
Photos are available if anyone is
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On the earlier Home, Standard, and Gem the serial number began with the letter
of what it was so the Standard has the S in serial number. On the early D
models the D was at the end of the serial number. You meant to say there is
no Gem G.
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:36:10 -0700
From:
It is a red gem now, but having the endgate it started out life as a B. If I
add two zeros to the one on my dollar bill will I have a 100? Yes I will but
the value will remain the same, $1.00.
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
From: clockworkh...@aol.com
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:16:54 -0400
Frankenphone.
From: lhera...@bu.edu
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:03:15 -0400
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] How about this one...???
Does not look like a Zono or Vic inspired reproducer and it is a poor
rebuild job to boot.
Ron L
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Behalf Of Steven Medved
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 9:33 PM
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] looking for Cygnet horn
Dwayne Wyatt in California
H107 # Edi son Cygne t Be l l (10 pane l ) 165.00
Dwayne Wyatt in California
H107 # Edi son Cygne t Be l l (10 pane l ) 165.00*
Painting is extra
http://www.wyattsmusical.com/horns.pdf
http://www.wyattsmusical.com/horns.html
From: maff...@bresnan.net
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:13:31 -0600
Subject:
Hello,
I have a 1976 Second Printing copy of From Tinfoil to Stereo that I would sell
for $25 which would include shipping. The book is missing the DJ and I would
grade it Good +. It is a nice reading copy that does not have a bad smell.
Say what you want, this one was a lot more fun to
For those who wanted the taps they are in, you should have gotten an e-mail
from me.
Steve
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Al,
That matches up with my photos. The two home C's I have photos of has the pin
and Home 388416 D has the lever and the other two that I do not have serial
numbers for have the pin.
Steve
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From: clockworkh...@aol.com
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 15:57:01 -0500
Who was looking for a Victor Orthophonic Diaphragm?
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Is it possible your banner machine is the early Standard B that had the banner?
Hello Glenn,
You are correct.
If the crank is threaded it is a B. All A's have the slotted cranks. That is
how you tell an A from a B.
The ICS machines all have the speed control above the bedplate. If
Bob
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Behalf Of Steven Medved
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 6:17 AM
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor reproducer question
1-56 for the Exhibition.
I am almost
Hello Bob and list, There are several types of cranes. The early ones do not
have the spring at the top and require a metal tizit to work and are not as
high as the later ones which are made higher at the top to accomodate the
spring. The later ones have the spring at the top and need to be
Fe
On Feb 27, 2012, at 10:27 AM, Steven Medved wrote:
Hello Bob and list, There are several types of cranes. The early ones do
not have the spring at the top and require a metal tizit to work and are
not as high as the later ones which are made higher at the top to
accomodate
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 fix with a new password. I have used
This happened to my about four years ago, I ran five different virus programs
and it happened a second time. I changed my password to one with characters
(following Newton's Law) and I have not had any problems since. Jerry has a
sterling character and the best bunch of friends you could
Edison was planning to make 12 inch records, page 67 of the Frow DD book
discusses this.
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Behalf Of Steven Medved
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 6:17 AM
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor reproducer question
1-56 for the Exhibition.
I am almost positive 1-72
Hello, How long were the amberolas pin striped? Steve
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at some storefront shop just does not
seem to bright. Feeding somehing that is 90+ years old into even a
flatbed scanner is a PITA.
On 02/14/2012 07:35 PM, Steven Medved wrote:
I would be insterested seeing these as well, business machine material is
very hard to come by.
From: jnic
I would be insterested seeing these as well, business machine material is very
hard to come by.
From: jnic...@fuse.net
Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:15:02 -0500
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Ediphone Repair Manuals on eBay...
Wow Al, those manuals are like gold. Could you
Hello,
Dulcephone, can someone give me an idea of the price range and collectability.
Steve
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Hello, Does anyone have a compression ring for an automatic recorder or
reproducer, I need two. Steve
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I believe Ron Sitko sells them, at the show there was a man that used one of
these diaphragm in his Credenza, he cut the end of the spiders feet off where
they went into slots in the diaphragm and after making sure the feet all
touched flat he epoxied the feet in place and it sounded good to
...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On
Behalf Of Steven Medved
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 11:22 AM
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonol...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Phono-L] New and Improved Orlando Show
Having only been to the Orlando Show once before I thought the new
Having only been to the Orlando Show once before I thought the new location
much better, Bob Richard crew did a great job the new indoor parking lot
was outstanding ! When the doors opened to early buyers there was a good number
of people who not only looked but bought, I sold not only
Is there anyone that does nickel plating of pot metal reproducers?
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Hello Curt, Edison-Bell Consolidated Phonograph Company, Ltd This London-based
company was formed in London during March 1898, as a reconstruction of the
Edison-Bell Phonograph Corporation, Ltd., itself the successor to the Edison
United Phonograph Company. Until 1903 Edison-Bell purchased
Hello Al, Thanks for the ICS info, I have only ever seen photos of one ICS Gem
C and one E with the large pulley. The D that Scott has is the first one I
have ever heard of as well. Thanks to you I now know why the ICS Standard C is
so common. Below is my ICS Amberola 30 info. They must
G160186's ID plate is the same.
From: vinyl.visi...@live.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:49:35 -0500
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison GEM Model B 1903
Since I have never studied a patent tag on a GEM before, I don't know if this
is normal:It says - Manufactured
I do not know if Edison sent the Phonographs to ICS in Scranton where they
added the tag. I do know that ICS did ship things, ICS had their own wooden
box they put the recorder in to protect it in shipment, I think. I have or had
an original packing box where two blanks had been mailed from
“Nice machine Scott, what is the serial number? I would bet it is up above
79. Am I correct?”
Of course you are correct! Serial number: 820852
What made you think it would be above 79? Have you seen or heard of other
2/4 minute D ICS Standards? THAT IS BECAUSE AL KNOWS HIS EDISON
I APPRECIATE KNOWING THE MACHINE PLAYS IN 4 MINUTE, IT APPEARS IT WAS USED FOR
ENTERTAINMENT CYLINDERS. I meant to say after being used for the ICS lessons it
appeared the owner used it for four minute records. It is nice to see the
history of the machine by what is found with it. Thanks
are intermixed with the
Model F. Therefore, could a Model F have been mislabeled and sent out, with
Edison that is a safe bet ! ! ! As production ended even the Triumph
machines were not given the close scrutiny of earlier times.
Regards,
Al
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Sent: Sun, Jan 22, 2012 1:32 pm
Subject: [Phono-L] What is the price range for the ICS Standard C
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200702897452 Has anyone seen an ICS standard D
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200702897452 Has anyone seen an ICS standard D? Steve
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Hello, The floating reproducers have the knurled knob that screws in the end of
the sound tube, on the tube that goes on the machine there is a ring with a tab
ring that sits behind the reproducer and lifts it up when you stop playing a
cylinder. Does anyone have these parts? Steve
If you are interested in the DD book or the book on Columbia cylinders do not
wait until they go out of print. This is true of all phono books, if you want
one do not delay and get them while you still are able. The cheapest I have
seen the Frow cylinder book is $77 on eBay and that one copy
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0950546224/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8qid=1326306759sr=8-1-fkmr0condition=used
First Frow Sefl book starts are $85 in good condition.
Hello Al, Your post helped tremendously. I did not think the B-VIII had its
own serial numbers. I appreciate knowing 1000 sold, I wonder how many were
lost? The fire got rid of all the Amberola machines except for the 30 50 and
75. I wonder if not for the fire if the variety of machines
Hello Curt, I have replied off list with photos. This reproducer was made to
play the 2 minute celluloid records the Indestructible company made. All the
ones I have seen have an aluminum stylus bar with a two minute stylus. I am
not sure when they were made but I have seen them sell from
Who won the triumph with the spruce horn?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=250965102963 Steve
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Hello Curt, I would appreciate photos, as always take your time. In my opinion
there is no such thing as a 2/4 Minute stylus because they are different sizes.
Columbia tried this with one of their reproducers and Karl Frick did the same
using an Ediphone stylus on Model C and H reproducers
Hexaphones
can sound very impressive. PC
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of Steven Medved [steve_nor...@msn.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 10:41 PM
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cylinder
Hello, Does anyone know what month the B-VIII was introduced and if it shared
serial numbers with the A model? How many seemed to have survived? Steve
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You might want to include the youtube links as well, the one with the
incredibly talented and skilled individual that restored it. I found the
restoration process as fascinating as the mechanism itself. Both are amazing.
Steve
From: a...@popyrus.com
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:00:30
Hello, Were there two different Babson cabinets for the 30 and were both made
so the 30 fit inside the top? Steve
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/320817299306
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. In some cases, even more than
some machines.
Merry Christmas,
Harvey Kravitz
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Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 3:03 PM
Subject: [Phono-L] Why so high
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200686475457 This looks like someone lost the top
louver and used wood to fill it in and put the ID plate on it. Steve
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You should write and let him know, I would. I often write sellers about
reproducers. Aside from one person who quoted the Frow book on me, and two
greedy sellers who thought the cruddy reproducers and recorders they had were
NOS because they had the box I have had good luck with people being
the brass hanging out the end.
Dave
--- On Wed, 12/7/11, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote:
From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com
Subject: [Phono-L] Home Standrd Roller bearing vs Oilite
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org, phonol...@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 12:42 PM
Hello, Back in 1984 when I replaced the pot metal bearing on my standard only
the roller bearing was available and I got rid of that machine over ten years
ago. I have an Oilite on my triumph that I had nickel plated because I do not
like the brass look. How do the oilite bearings compare
Give us the link to your auctions. Steve
From: ge...@comcast.net
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 15:39:18 -0500
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 8, Issue 369
I'm starting to list stuff on ebay again and they will allow cash on
pickup as long as you list an
Hello,
US Everlasting made the large top 4 minute reproducer, does anyone know the
thread size on the hinge block screw? I am also interested in a photo showing
it as I have one where the screw is missing.
Steve
It is the best deal for a seller I have seen in a long time.
And that is the opening bid price, not a buy it now price. SUCH A DEAL .
Check out this ridiculous listing, just in time for Christmas:
A Model G triumph with a mahogany case and horn sold for $8777 on eBay and it
looked nice.
The wooden horn came out around August 1910 and was available as an option from
then on. According to the Frow book the Model F and G triumph came with the
wooden horn but since Edison is the king of
It turns into a home.
From: vinyl.visi...@live.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 20:29:27 -0500
Subject: [Phono-L] RARE Model Triumph - LOL, LOL
Only $5,250 for this RARE model Triumph...
You might not know it but the most talented people on the list were the ones
who responded with praise so you know it was well done. I enjoyed the video
and appreciate you sharing it with us. Steve
'anna sees ghosts', a playfully spooky story which takes place within the
haunted
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=310353226375 This guy
started of this part at $12.99 having no idea what it was worth. It sold for
$229.49. So many people put things on eBay at top dollar and wonder why no one
bids. There was even one item that had a buy it now for
$250.00 and a reserve of $500.00. No one bid. I
relisted with a starting bid of $25.00 and a reserve of $500.00, and it sold
for $750!!
John Robles
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Sent: Friday
At work the heat guns are used on environmental wire splices and the solder
melts and flows. To heat up small areas I use a pencil torch from Harbor
Freight as it allows better control. With stubborn screws great pressure and
proper screwdriver fit are the keys. Steve
From:
Examples of heat guns, we use them at work for work with wiring. Below are
Harbor Freight models. They operate like a hair dryer but are much hotter and
you can control the heat by the louver on the side.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-watt-dual-temperature-heat-gun-572-1112-96289.html
http://www.oldcrank.org/mailman/listinfo/phono-l Is this what you are looking
for? Steve
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
From: ami2ph...@aol.com
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:35:54 -0400
Subject: [Phono-L] Can't see to find the site to update my personal
information for Phono-L email list
Curt, What a wonderful site, you were so very correct. Steve
From: vinyl.visi...@live.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:40:14 -0400
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] What made Humpty Dumpty fall
Steve,
There is a song about our current economy - Nertz by Eddie Cantor - you
that, either. My Victor Master book
is in another room.
It's an orthophonic, so there may be yet another one about the unfortunate
egg.
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From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com
Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:39:51 -0400
To: phono-l
Hello, Does anyone have an automatic reproducer weight for sale or the
shoulders that holds the stylus bar or a junk weight that has good shoulders?
Can anyone make an automatic reproducer stylus bar shoulders, the part that
holds the stylus bar in place? They are around 0.077 with a
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buck-Fanshaws-Funeral-Edison-50576-Harry-E-Humphrey-/380375843871
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EDISON-RECORD-JOHN-T-SCOPES-TRIAL-VIOLIN-AND-GUITAR-/300610043171
Check out his other two, they are just as nice.
.
It's an orthophonic, so there may be yet another one about the unfortunate
egg.
Original Message:
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From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com
Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:39:51 -0400
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] WWI music perspective
Has anyone
All you have to do is you have both mechanisms complete is the let the motor
wind down and move the 50 spring barrels over to the 30 and the 30 to the 50.
You will have to move the hook that holds the spring as the extra barrel is in
the way, see below for more info. If you drop the complete
The spring barrels come as a set so you have to swap the barrel(s) and the
winder. The single spring winder has 4 screws the double has 2 screws and most
boards are dilled universal. You still have to swap the hook that holds the
spring that goes from the horn to the motor board. The DD
Hello Mark and list,
You asked:
What is the serial number of your home? As always I enjoy feedback.
in 1889 Edison originally envisioned his phonograph as a business machine. The
standard speaker has both cutting and ball playing stylus, with the arm all the
way up to the lug and the
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8168NoM4IENR=1
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Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:50:14 -0400
Subject: [Phono-L] 1910 Parlophone Disco Ball???
Has anyone ever seen one of these?
And just to add to thatElbert Hubbard was on his way to England, on
the Lusitania, to speak out against World War I, when it was sunk by the
Germans..he didn't survive. Monday, August 08, 2011AN AMERICAN
multi-millionaire has moved a step closer to realising one of his life’s
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