Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism

2010-11-08 Thread Steven Medved
I always wondered what the Frick trick was, but I get the feeling it was not worth buying. I remember Karl Frick used to advertise something that he said stopped reproducer theft. I always wondered what that was. Dave --- On Mon, 11/8/10, john9...@pacbell.net john9...@pacbell.net

Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism

2010-11-08 Thread Steven Medved
Some of us are just smarter than the rest, I would have never thought of that. Steve For the Edison Standard on display at our local museum, I used a very short 5-40 allen head set screw. This was placed in the carriage and tightened down before the real reproducer set screw was put

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

2010-11-08 Thread Steven Medved
with this early horn, I have posted a picture of the horn and crane and the suspension bolt at this link: http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/Early%20Cygnet%20Horn/ John Robles --- On Mon, 11/8/10, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: From: Steven Medved steve_nor

[Phono-L] Shawn Borri Article

2010-11-01 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.peoriamagazines.com/as/2010/nov-dec/outside-box-inside-cylinder ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] early molded records

2010-10-28 Thread Steven Medved
Shawn, I always thought it was 1902 to 1904, but it was actually 1901 to 1904 I appreciate Allen letting us know the month. I examined one of the records I have from 1904 and it appears to be just as thin. I probably have at least 20 of these, the ribs are very thick. I have also noted

Re: [Phono-L] flat end gold molded

2010-10-26 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Shawn, I believe you are talking about the early ones made in 1901 in the 7000 range. I have a NOS one it its original 1901 box, the record and the box both look new, unfortunately the record is cracked. From what I have read Edison began to mold records in 1901 and stocked up for

Re: [Phono-L] flat end gold molded

2010-10-26 Thread Steven Medved
I forgot to add you can tell when the record was made from the box if you are fortunate to have the original one. As most people know some records started out as brown and can be found in all record variations if they remained in the catalog long enough. The early ones with no titles do

Re: [Phono-L] flat end gold molded

2010-10-26 Thread Steven Medved
, Steven Medved wrote: Hello Shawn, I believe you are talking about the early ones made in 1901 in the 7000 range. I have a NOS one it its original 1901 box, the record and the box both look new, unfortunately the record is cracked. From what I have read Edison began to mold

Re: [Phono-L] BABY PHONOGRAPH HORN OR TALKING MACHINE HORN what is it?

2010-10-26 Thread Steven Medved
Dan, You are correct and thanks for answering my question. Steve I think that's exactly what this is. See the No.7 wood horn on Type 48, at this site: http://www.keithwright.ca/CAPP/Vitaphone/vitaphone.html

[Phono-L] Bargain recorder NOS

2010-10-21 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/EDISON-PHONOGRAPH-RECORDER-REPRODUCER-T-NOS-BOX-191370-/190459275323 If you want one with the stylus holder attached http://cgi.ebay.com/EDISON-PHONOGRAPH-RECORDER-REPRODUCER-H-NOS-BOX-321772-/380281354352 That Edison business reproducer for a Christmas gift

[Phono-L] BABY PHONOGRAPH HORN OR TALKING MACHINE HORN what is it?

2010-10-21 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/BABY-PHONOGRAPH-HORN-OR-TALKING-MACHINE-HORN_W0QQitemZ190456768318 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Glow in the dark cylinder Skeleton Rag

2010-10-08 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=290481049088 The Berlin Phonograph Works: The new Spooky Self-Illuminating Cylinder Record that glows in the dark! Simply use bright electric light (e.g. 60W lamp) or direct sunlight to expose the cylinder for about 30 seconds, then enjoy

[Phono-L] Phonotop any one can play it

2010-09-25 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/220673656596 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Diamond D and heavy weight C reproducer

2010-09-25 Thread Steven Medved
Hello all, This will have a very narrow band of interest and will likely not produce any responses but I will try anyhow. I collect photos and serial number of reproducers, below are ones I am interested in. First I am interested in diamond B reproducers with serial numbers above 108,000.

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond D and heavy weight C reproducer

2010-09-25 Thread Steven Medved
- Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonolist phonol...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2010 7:30 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Diamond D and heavy weight C reproducer Hello all, This will have a very narrow

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Opera on ebay

2010-09-18 Thread Steven Medved
Both the elbow and the horn are wrong, and it looks like the L has a bent N weight on it. Unfortunately the price does not reflect the cobble. Steven E Medved To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 21:22:57 -0400 From: ronbr...@aol.com Subject: [Phono-L] Edison Opera on ebay

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Opera on ebay

2010-09-18 Thread Steven Medved
I believe the regular Cygnet horn neck would degrade the sound quality. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=150494547251 Looks like Victor to me, too. Also has a regular Cygnet horn neck, not the special Opera neck. tsk Item # 150494547251 Is it just me or

[Phono-L] Now that its over what were they thinking?

2010-09-13 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=330459729791 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] What is this reproducer?

2010-09-07 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/antique-phonograph-reproducer-78-rpm-records-/290473079601 Can anyone tell me what this is? Thanks, Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Starting to collect

2010-05-18 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Ed, If you are starting to collect see what is available in your area with regards to records and machines. Find out if there are other collectors in your area by asking the list, seeing other collections will really help you decide what you want to concentrate on. Steve Steve

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Brass Mandrels... some idle thoughts...

2010-05-18 Thread Steven Medved
George, I knew you were the first to read it. I actually accomplished what I wanted which was to bring attention to CAPS and thank you in a joking way. Suitcase home 34,147 came with early B 546 and without your article I would not have been able to date it. Steve Steve, I'm

Re: [Phono-L] Gene Ballard

2010-05-18 Thread Steven Medved
. What a treat to add so much humanity to what just a name to many. Jan Jan Horne and Harold White CANADA -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 4:33 PM To: Phono-l

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Spring Motor questions..Triton Motors...pt. 2

2010-05-17 Thread Steven Medved
Terry Baer(t...@edisontriumph.com) You could also try Terry Baer as he sells triumph parts. Steve Hello again Gabriel: Your serial number puts the machine just a few hundred below the introduction of the Triumph. The motor number is correct for that machine. All good news

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Brass Mandrels... some idle thoughts...

2010-05-17 Thread Steven Medved
Hi Harvey, George must have read the The Edison Home Phonograph, 1896 - 1901 in the Sept 2006 CAPS The Sound Box. This was a wonderful article well worth the price of the annual subscription. I still refer to this article for the most valuable information it provides. I cannot say enough

[Phono-L] Gene Ballard

2010-05-15 Thread Steven Medved
! :-) On Apr 21, 2010, at 8:24 PM, Steven Medved wrote: Hello Eugenia, I believe your e-mail only went to me, I can send it to the whole list if you like. I am thrilled beyond words to get this e-mail from you. I loved Gene, he was such a nice man, willing to explain things and do work at very

Re: [Phono-L] Model K reproducer HELP!!!

2010-05-11 Thread Steven Medved
On all Edison reproducers except for the L M and O and I think N when held upsidedown by the sound tube the stylus bars should be horizontal. The secret of the K is to have the working bar horizontal. You can do this depending on the holes in the bars with a loop like a ? or one that is like

Re: [Phono-L] hello all

2010-04-18 Thread Steven Medved
Mirek Stehlic m.steh...@sentex.ca here is the e-mail I have for him. From: zonophone2...@aol.com Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:54:27 -0400 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] hello all hi a few years ago i got some repro berliner parts from a gentleman named stilek in canada

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

Re: [Phono-L] All the modern Steel needle manufacturers I know of

2010-04-15 Thread Steven Medved
Dean, John M., Inc. 26 Mechanics St., P.O. Box 924-TR Putnam, CT 06260 USA Tel: 860-928-7701 Product Description Textile Industrial Pins, Pointed Wire Products, Pins Needles, Wire Pins, Tapered Wire

[Phono-L] Edison Standard A

2010-04-08 Thread Steven Medved
The A standard has the black painted crank, the B has the nickel plated crank, that is the easiest way to tell them apart. The ICS B has the governor control knob and the early B has the banner case. So when in doubt look at the crank. It only took me 28 years to figure this out. Steve

[Phono-L] Triumph bedplates, Model B and D

2010-04-06 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, What is the difference between the model B and D triumph bedplate? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=230450343741 Is this a D bedplate? I only have an A and E so I have no way to tell. Thanks, Steve

Re: [Phono-L] Triumph bedplates, Model B and D

2010-04-06 Thread Steven Medved
add it to the earlier model, but the shift mechanism didn't need so much space to the right of the pulley. Is that as clear as mud?? John Robles --Original Message-- From: Steven Medved Sender: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org To: Phono-l To: phonolist ReplyTo: Antique Phonograph List

Re: [Phono-L] Phonographs for Sale

2010-04-05 Thread Steven Medved
Stan, I am impressed with the prices and the horn is beautiful, you almost never see one that nice as the paint flaked off the inside and out. Steve From: s...@clarphon.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2010 10:42:48 -0700 CC: jerry.bl...@yahoo.com Subject: [Phono-L]

Re: [Phono-L] Ruby Point

2010-03-28 Thread Steven Medved
Hello George P., Once again I find myself impressed with your knowledge, thanks so much for your answer. Have you ever heard one play? Did it use a ruby? Thanks again for your knowledge and your kindness in sharing it with us. Steve

[Phono-L] What is this?

2010-03-27 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=200449137442 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer Gaskets question...

2010-03-22 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Al, The original looks like paper coated with shellac to me. I have spoken to people who rebuild them and they tell me you get better sound from neoprene. I would assume Ron Sitko is selling them. Steve From: clockworkh...@aol.com Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:26:27 -0400 To:

Re: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer Gaskets question...

2010-03-22 Thread Steven Medved
that the gaskets were very thin and paperlike. John Robles --- On Mon, 3/22/10, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer Gaskets question... To: Phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, March 22, 2010, 8:34 AM

Re: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer Gaskets question...

2010-03-22 Thread Steven Medved
Ron, I think the ideal gasket would be one of soft natural rubber but they begin to harden. I spoke with a man that developed a gel gasket and it really improved the bass, unfortunately they did not last. The hard rubber we use today is a compromise, you sacrifice sound quality for

Re: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer Gaskets question...

2010-03-22 Thread Steven Medved
My gaskets don't appear to have anything to do with flexibility since they are so thin. I can't imagine how they do any more then keep the metal backing from touching the diaphragm directly. John Robles John, That is why these reproducers do not sound their best. This reproducer was so

Re: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer Gaskets question...

2010-03-22 Thread Steven Medved
the portable Orthophonic. It sounds great, but I wanted the original, so I got one. It sounds great too, but if someone offers neoprene I would replace the originals. J --- On Mon, 3/22/10, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com Subject: Re

[Phono-L] Mini van with stow and go feature

2010-03-09 Thread Steven Medved
Look at the mini van with the stow and go feature, all the seats fold down and the room is amazing. When I rent a vehicle that is what I get. The brand is your preference. Steve ___ Phono-L

Re: [Phono-L] Electrically Cut Edison DD's

2010-02-25 Thread Steven Medved
Finnish: 59305-59306 Spanish/Cuban: 60063-60078 60063 is the earliest, released DD electrical matrix. German: 57025-57034 52089 to 52651 for the 50,000 series 80885 to 80907 for the 80,000 series 82351 to 82360 for the 82,000 series Please remember that the 82500 series was not part of the

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola question on fit.

2010-02-24 Thread Steven Medved
You can put a 50 motor in a 30 box. The only issue you will have is the spring that holds the horn up, it is in a different place for the 30 and the 50. The later metal motorboards are made universal so you can put the double spring or the single spring on then and the two spots for the brass

Re: [Phono-L] WD 40

2010-02-17 Thread Steven Medved
Rich, We use Aero Kroil at work (aircraft mechanic) so I purchase it for home use. They normally have a special deal on the internet. http://www.kanolabs.com/google/ Currently the offer is 2 king size cans for $12 with postage paid. That is 26 ounces for $12 at 46.15 cents an ounce, this

Re: [Phono-L] WD 40

2010-02-16 Thread Steven Medved
I appreciate you doing what I was unable to do, put it in understandable terms. Thanks, Steve Its basically a non detergent SAE 5 weight oil and kerosene. The oil has no rust and oxidation additives and will promptly turn into a hard varnish deposit. Material Safety Data Sheet

[Phono-L] WD 40

2010-02-15 Thread Steven Medved
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) It is not fish oil, I got that e-mail and believed it for a while. Below is the list from their MSDS sheet. http://www.wd40.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 45 to 50% Petroleum Base Oil less than 25% LVP Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 12

Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing.

2010-02-14 Thread Steven Medved
I always soak the springs until the dried grease and graphite are easily removed. I remove the springs, wipe them down and make sure they are clean and have no cracks, then I reinstall them greasing as I go. That is the best job because you ensure reliability. From:

Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning a phonograph. Wax removing.

2010-02-14 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Greg, I cannot agree more. I put a spring in a plastic bag with WD-40 for long term storage and the spring rusted. WD-40 does nothing to help removing old grease and gasoline actually make it harder to remove. Molybdenum-disulfide performs the same function as graphite without the

Re: [Phono-L] Orlando show

2010-01-28 Thread Steven Medved
Thanks, next year should be even better. Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Orlando show

2010-01-27 Thread Steven Medved
The most wonderful part of the show was seeing Harry Ruer and his wife Sherry. I purchased a Paul Baker K with a broken hinge block for $90, a near mint gold exhibition box with gold print for $20, the admission was $14 for my wife and I, but seeing Paul Baker's restored Multiphone and

Re: [Phono-L] post an ad

2010-01-07 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Ron, It showed up on this list and I posted it on the other list for you as well. Steve Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2010 20:50:50 -0800 From: xana...@yahoo.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] post an ad Hello, I would like to post an ad for a cylinder player. Wanted,

Re: [Phono-L] Shipping phonographs

2010-01-03 Thread Steven Medved
My definition of an antique car is one that has wheels with wooden spokes. Wikipedia is a joke. The generally accepted definition of antique, classic, special interest etc as it relates to automobiles is listed in Hemmings Motor news and was dreamed up by the collector groups

Re: [Phono-L] Shipping phonographs

2010-01-02 Thread Steven Medved
I did better it only took me nine months to get paid for my horn and I had to keep calling. The Smiths provided a repair estimate for me. It is the attitude of UPS that bothered me the most. With the auto parts they damaged the container of antifreeze which got the other parts wet, they

Re: [Phono-L] Shipping phonographs

2010-01-02 Thread Steven Medved
An item which is at least 50 to 100 years old and is collected or desirable due to rarity, condition, utility, or some other unique feature. Motor vehicles, power tools and other items subject to vigorous use in contrast, may be considered antiques in the U.S. if older than 25 years, and some

Re: [Phono-L] Shipping phonographs

2010-01-02 Thread Steven Medved
that it's easier to collect from FedEx since I've never had any damage from them to find out. FedEx also has much shorter lines to stand in for some strange reason. Greg Farmer - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phonolist phonol

Re: [Phono-L] Shipping phonographs

2010-01-02 Thread Steven Medved
is a classic, not an antique. I guess I am stuck in time. The antique car crowd has very different ideas on what constitutes and antique car. Where did you find that definition? Steven Medved wrote: An item which is at least 50 to 100 years old and is collected or desirable due to rarity

Re: [Phono-L] The last word on Diamond Discs...I think

2010-01-01 Thread Steven Medved
They will play on a regular 78 rpm modern turntable with 78 setting. They do not sound their best that way but with the light stylus weight I do not think wear or damage would be an issue. I welcome other comments, especially from those who have special modern equipment to play them with.

Re: [Phono-L] 1904 Edison Triumph with Automatic Reproducer

2010-01-01 Thread Steven Medved
Dear Al, The triumph cost $50 when $5 a day for wages was a good salary. Who would pay for and why would Edison sell in 1904 a machine with an outdated, poorly sounding reproducer. Also why would he have an automatic from 1898 and a carriage from early 1902 (or earlier) on a

[Phono-L] Shipping phonographs

2010-01-01 Thread Steven Medved
I highly recommend if anyone purchases a phono that the seller says will be sent UPS, ask them to send it Fed Ex ground. I have had 2 triumphs and an order of auto parts damaged by UPS. UPS is wonderful for small, light parts, but larger ones seem to get dropper or crushed by their automatic

[Phono-L] 1904 Edison triumph A with automatic reproducer

2009-12-30 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/Edison-Triumph-Model-A-Cylinder-Machine-RARE_W0QQitemZ170426053885 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] 1904 Edison Triumph with Automatic Reproducer

2009-12-30 Thread Steven Medved
. Baer St. Louis Email: t...@edisontriumph.com -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 4:37 PM To: Phono-l; phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] 1904 Edison triumph

[Phono-L] 2 minute Wax Amberol Wax records

2009-12-28 Thread Steven Medved
The 2 minute Wax Amberol Wax records I have are 8708 with a Patd 26, (and the 26 is light like the catalog number on the 1901 to 1904 records with no titles) 10120, 10146, 10278, 10303 .3 ..6, 10377, and 10395. The 18 records I have from 10396 to 10562 are all the regular wax. The last 2

[Phono-L] Disc cleaner

2009-12-25 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8ZWY46mDTs Interesting, he states the wax was not a lubricant, but a mold release. I use his products on my best records, the ones I really care about. Steve ___ Phono-L

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Discs 15

2009-12-25 Thread Steven Medved
Hello John, I believe you are totally correct, originally the sides of the record were coated to protect them from moisture absorption. Even the Blue Amberol must be shown the same consideration with regards to protecting it core. Those BA records that were properly stored in a dry

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Reducer Rings C, H, and K in large carriage...

2009-12-25 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Al, I have the iron and bare pot metal ones, I could send the dimensions if you like. Steve From: clockworkh...@aol.com Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:17:18 -0500 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Reducer Rings C, H, and K in large carriage... Thanks Steve: I

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Reducer Rings C, H, and K in large carriage...

2009-12-24 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Al, I have always believed that the reducer adapter rings were made for the recorder and I wanted to take the opportunity to see if I was correct. They also came with the amberol kits that Edison offered in 1919 to amberolize the standards, homes and triumphs. These kit consisted

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Discs 15

2009-12-24 Thread Steven Medved
8915, 7826, 5110 should have the catalog numbers on the edge of the record. From: ge...@comcast.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:40:27 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Diamond Discs 15 The Edison Diamond disc records are all 10 with a white paper label. All are in the

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Standard E 2 minute conversion... another thought...

2009-12-23 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Al, Was the carriage reducer or adapter was made for the recorder? I have found on my Triumph with the large carriage that some CHK reproducers sit too low. I corrected this by placing a 0.020 wire in the reducer/adapter under where the C will sit. Having all the carriages for the

Re: [Phono-L] Any ideas on this unusual box?

2009-12-23 Thread Steven Medved
Thanks. To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:07:30 -0500 From: gpaul2...@aol.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Any ideas on this unusual box? A home-made creation. George P. -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Phono-l phono-l

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Diamond Disc

2009-12-22 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.phonobooks.com/ Edison Diamond Disc Phonographs, 1912-1929, by G. Frow, history photos, 300+ pages, 25.95 Get it before it goes out of print. Steve From: ge...@comcast.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:11:17 -0500 Subject: [Phono-L] Edison

[Phono-L] Any ideas on this unusual box?

2009-12-22 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=270485841384ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Miller Morris blanks?

2009-12-12 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=330383823997 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] How to 'wax' a Victor Exhibition 2 soundbox?

2009-12-11 Thread Steven Medved
Soldering iron, the idea of the wax is to make it airtight. I place the wax on top, heat the needle bar and the wax melts and wicks in. The directions from Victor say you should have the needle bar barely touch the mica, but after I connect the screw I sound test and I have found if I adjust

[Phono-L] Edisonic name lived on

2009-11-15 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=230398861465ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Looking For The Fred Barnum Book

2009-11-02 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.bookbutler.com/compare.html?searchFor=0939766167amountIn=usdshipTo=ussearchIn=uszip= From: kugl...@wmconnect.com Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:10:39 -0500 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Looking For The Fred Barnum Book Hi - Does anyone have or know when I can find a

Re: [Phono-L] RCA Victor Portables

2009-10-30 Thread Steven Medved
Will we ever see your smiling face in one? Yes, that be mine, and that be me !! heh heh Hello Bruce, I really appreciate the link because I have two of the reproducers, but I have never seen the machine they came from. Is it yours? Steve

Re: [Phono-L] RCA Victor Portables

2009-10-30 Thread Steven Medved
The army one has the last and cheapest reproducer. I wonder what machine is playing the cylinder record on this site, someone please shoot and put it out of its misery unless it is an early Gem speaker with petrified gaskets. And here is one on a US Army Special Services phono (go to the

Re: [Phono-L] Questions about a General Phonograph Model E

2009-10-25 Thread Steven Medved
Ron, What years were that RCA portable made? Steve The tone arm and reproducer are from an RCA portable machine. Ron L ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Questions about a General Phonograph Model E

2009-10-25 Thread Steven Medved
of it, I'm guessing 1940s. I don't know if anyone has done research on these things. Ron -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 2:14 PM To: Phono-l Subject: Re

[Phono-L] RCA Victor Portables

2009-10-25 Thread Steven Medved
- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 2:14 PM To: Phono-l Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Questions about a General Phonograph Model E Ron, What years were that RCA portable made? Steve

Re: [Phono-L] Victor Portables

2009-10-25 Thread Steven Medved
] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 2:14 PM To: Phono-l Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Questions about a General Phonograph Model E Ron, What years were that RCA portable made? Steve The tone arm and reproducer are from an RCA portable machine

Re: [Phono-L] Courtesty

2009-10-24 Thread Steven Medved
what it was. Steven Medved wrote: What book and where does it say the records were lubed? The reason I am interested, I have recently been thinking that DD's would likely benefit from a lube. I have written with a man that said he had used Pledge on his wax cylinder records for 20

Re: [Phono-L] Questions about a General Phonograph Model E

2009-10-24 Thread Steven Medved
I believe the reproducer was made after 1930, one that was made for and not by RCA Victor. I have at least two of these reproducers, I believe it was the last reproducer made before the cheap generic one. I would not think the machine has its original reproducer. Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009

Re: [Phono-L] Never thought it would happen to me

2009-10-23 Thread Steven Medved
You cannot distinguish your product or use a trademark with comon words. Cotton Cleanser what comes to your mind? Kotton Klenser what comes to you mind? If you look at the website you will see the TM by the name. A trademark or trade mark[1] is a distinctive sign or indicator

Re: [Phono-L] Courtesty

2009-10-23 Thread Steven Medved
What book and where does it say the records were lubed? The reason I am interested, I have recently been thinking that DD's would likely benefit from a lube. I have written with a man that said he had used Pledge on his wax cylinder records for 20 years with no adverse affects. I

Re: [Phono-L] Rolling Walker with brakes amp; Basket - $125 (North Vancouver)

2009-09-16 Thread Steven Medved
From: way...@shaw.ca To: sale-aqwe5-1374119...@craigslist.org; phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:21:51 -0700 Subject: [Phono-L] Rolling Walker with brakes amp; Basket - $125 (North Vancouver) phone Dennis 604-255-7988

Re: [Phono-L] Edison S-19-SM - reproducer gaskets

2009-09-15 Thread Steven Medved
Thanks for the kind reply. The screw on plate is the second style made from around 1913 to 1915. I enjoyed reading this as I have never seen an earlier one with cork. One thing about Edison there is always more to learn. I recently saw a reproducer originally with a Duncan stop upgraded

Re: [Phono-L] Edison S-19-SM - reproducer gaskets

2009-09-15 Thread Steven Medved
The ones on the small reproducers like the C H K held up well, the most of the ones on the DD reproducers have been deformed and come out. Steve And how are the cork gaskets? The ones I've seen (and replaced) seem rather brittle and most of the time have deformed and come out from

Re: [Phono-L] Edison S-19-SM - reproducer gaskets

2009-09-14 Thread Steven Medved
Edison switched to cork gaskets around 1924 as he found that cork retains resiliency longer than rubber. (from Ron D) Hello Bruce, You must have only seen the later DD reproducers, from 1912 to 1924 the gaskets are a soft natural rubber that began to harden in as little as six months. I

Re: [Phono-L] Mikiphone instruction booklet (WARING!!)

2009-09-10 Thread Steven Medved
Sounds like Gene Gogal in Canada, he is famous for his off eBay deals where he cheats people. I would use PayPal with a credit card, that way you have some protection. I sent Gene $110 cash and he happily took my money and never even thanked me, I saw on eBay that the buyer that

Re: [Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn

2009-09-08 Thread Steven Medved
John, It looks to me like the patent decal has blue paint that ran down on it and it has a black outline. I agree with Lee. (He is very skilled in this area) Steve Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2009 18:02:47 -0700 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Blue Edison

Re: [Phono-L] Ediphone questions

2009-08-29 Thread Steven Medved
example. I didn't realize this color had been available for such a long time span. Interesting... George P. -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wed, Aug 26, 2009 6:42 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Ediphone

Re: [Phono-L] Ediphone questions

2009-08-26 Thread Steven Medved
What year were they made? Yes! We pictured one of these maroon Ediphones in Discovering Antique Phonographs on page 147, Figure 3-118. George P. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Model L?

2009-08-14 Thread Steven Medved
Hi, A friend is looking for a nice Model L reproducer (sapphire stylus) for an Opera - what price range can he expect to pay these days? I don't see any on eb*y at the moment. Allen $500 to $750 is the typical range. These do not appear on eBay very often.

Re: [Phono-L] Avoid UPS Ground for heavy or large phono items

2009-08-07 Thread Steven Medved
UPS loves to damage, my wife heard them drop the Triumph they shipped at the door, sure enough the bedplate was cracked in half as was the carriage. Fortunately I paid the guy extra to mail the reproducer via USPS. Their automated jaws of death sorting system crushed my Triumph horn, they

Re: [Phono-L] Post office

2009-08-07 Thread Steven Medved
The Post Office is wonderful until something goes wrong. I purchased a reproducer from Peru back in 1994, the clerk said to mail the Postal Money order Certified so I could trace it. It got lost and I went back and ask them to trace it a month later. I was informed the could only trace

Re: [Phono-L] Avoid UPS Ground for heavy or large phono items

2009-08-07 Thread Steven Medved
The motor was still bolted to the bed plate and it was in a home made box that had replaced the original Edison case. If the had not dropped it the bed plate would not have damaged. UPS drivers are timed and for the books and light things I get from Amazon.com UPS ground is excellent. My

Re: [Phono-L] Victor VV-3X

2009-08-06 Thread Steven Medved
Chinese reproduction ID plate? Ok, this one has got me stumped, I have contacted a seller of a crank victor phonograph with a top lid (I do not have any pictures of it) who is insisting that it is a VV-3X according to the ID plate. Naturally I can find nothing about this in LFTD or the

[Phono-L] reproducer reseach Diamond D heavy weight B extra weight

2009-08-03 Thread Steven Medved
Shows underside of weight. -- ATTACHMENT -- **An Attachment Was Scrubbed** Name: DD 307798 a.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 101458 bytes URL: http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20090803/3f69c160/attachment.jpg ___

[Phono-L] Amberola 60 and 80

2009-08-03 Thread Steven Medved
...@comcast.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2009 14:42:27 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] reproducer research I've never heard of an Amberola 60 or 80, only 30, 50, and 75. What are4 they? Thanks - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Phono-l phono-l

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