Re: [Phono-L] $70,000.00 Silvertone on ebay

2009-08-03 Thread Steven Medved
Art, I am impressed, thanks for sharing this. Steve I just couldn't resist asking how the seller knew it was Jesus and the response was that he or she didn't understand the question. Here's the response Im not sure I understand your question but that is why I put the other

Re: [Phono-L] $70,000.00 Silvertone on ebay

2009-08-03 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/Silvertone-Phonograph-with-Shroud-of-Jesus_W0QQitemZ280378021123 From: glast...@comcast.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2009 13:57:01 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] $70,000.00 Silvertone on ebay Could someone please send me the link to this one.it

Re: [Phono-L] Victor 0 Reproducer?

2009-08-01 Thread Steven Medved
It appears they used the Exhibition dies to further lower production costs. That is what really puzzled me when I saw my first one. From: lhera...@bu.edu To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2009 12:59:34 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor 0 Reproducer? And why does it say

Re: [Phono-L] Victor 0 Reproducer?

2009-08-01 Thread Steven Medved
Tim, The Victor Data Book states the type M, A, B, C, D, and E had the O reproducer and the last three the F, G, and H from 1912 on had the regular exhibition. Is it wrong? Steve Just a note to mention that this particular soundbox was used only on the later Victor 0s -- the first

Re: [Phono-L] Oxford Crapophone the sale of this fraud is almost complete

2009-08-01 Thread Steven Medved
I was unsure until members of this list with better observation skills than myself began to make comments. This appears to be a Frankenphone, made of original parts from several donors. Right, I have to remember not everyone is a collector with the knowledge of Crapophones, and wary of

Re: [Phono-L] Victor 0 Reproducer?

2009-07-31 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Bob, The Victor Data Book has it on page 71, it was found on the Victor O outside horn machines. The reproducer is called the #15 O. Total shipments at 50,431. The reproducer is pressed together, in my opinion a cheap version of the Exhibition. I have met several in person. I call

Re: [Phono-L] Oxford Jr. Phonograph??

2009-07-24 Thread Steven Medved
In the early 1930s, the Phillips head screw was invented by Henry Phillips. From: jay.horenst...@gmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:10:02 -0700 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Oxford Jr. Phonograph?? Well, the Phillips type screws are pretty much a giveaway, is my guess

[Phono-L] My South Polar expedition by: Lt. Ernest H. Shackleton, explorer

2009-07-21 Thread Steven Medved
What is this record selling for in good condition with the original box and lid? Steve My South Polar expedition Spoken by: Lt. Ernest H. Shackleton, explorer Recording date: March 30, 1910 Record format: Edison Amberol cylinder Release number: 4M- 473 Release date: July 1910

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Blue Amberol Boxes needed

2009-07-16 Thread Steven Medved
Always happy to help. Thans a lot! --- On Wed, 7/15/09, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: burdettewalt...@yahoo.com You can ask him. Hello all I am in need of 40 Blue Amberol boxes, the late ones (orange). Can anyone fill this need? Or maybe several

[Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer Question

2009-04-20 Thread Steven Medved
___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From steve_nor...@msn.com Mon Apr 20 12:11:59 2009 From: steve_nor...@msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Mon Apr 20 12:13:47 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer Question In-Reply

[Phono-L] Reproducer new in box???

2009-04-04 Thread Steven Medved
In 1919 Edison put these kits together to amberolize the estimated 90% of the two million home, standard, and triumph phonographs that were still two minute only. He did this to stimulate record sales after the great war. This particular kit was made for a home, these kits included the

[Phono-L] Re: Phono-L Digest, Vol 6, Issue 79

2009-03-31 Thread Steven Medved
Do you want photos or the reproducers? Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:26:00 -0700 From: burdettewalt...@yahoo.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Re: Phono-L Digest, Vol 6, Issue 79 Hi, Does anyone have a recorder that is oxidized, or a model H oxidized? My dream is to convert

[Phono-L] Edison Amberol question

2009-03-25 Thread Steven Medved
the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0001) From steve_nor...@msn.com Wed Mar 25 17:50:29 2009 From: steve_nor...@msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Wed Mar 25 17:50:34 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] [SPAM] Edison Amberol question

[Phono-L] Edisonic reproducer

2009-03-14 Thread Steven Medved
reproducers and the improved records were separate improvements. Steve That was always my impression. Steven Medved wrote: Was the Edisonic was made to play the electrically recorded records? If the Dance come out in March 1926 to compete with the Orthophonic and the Edisonic

[Phono-L] Edisonic reproducer

2009-03-13 Thread Steven Medved
was out for at least three months before 52089 was recorded. It seems to me the Dance and Edisonic were ways to get more volume from the acoustic records, or am I mistaken? Steve From steve_nor...@msn.com Fri Mar 13 12:10:27 2009 From: steve_nor...@msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Fri Mar 13 12:10

[Phono-L] main spring repacement

2009-03-02 Thread Steven Medved
Did you see the one on youtube? Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 17:33:20 -0500 From: thatc...@mediaguide.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] main spring repacement Has anyone on this list videotaped what they consider a standard mainspring replacement? Seems with the knowledge

[Phono-L] Opera like Phonograph?

2009-03-02 Thread Steven Medved
-w171024c0684e470f9209ccf6...@phx.gbl Message-ID: 000401c99b8c$e1bc98d0$7501a...@albert Steve: I have seen model M's with nickel plated weights and also in the copper gun-metal finish. Can you tell by serial numbers when they were produced? - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com

[Phono-L] Opera like Phonograph?

2009-03-02 Thread Steven Medved
and also in the copper gun-metal finish. Can you tell by serial numbers when they were produced? - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 3:08 PM Subject: RE: [Phono-L] Opera like Phonograph? Hi Al

[Phono-L] main spring repacement

2009-03-02 Thread Steven Medved
I am impressed and I agree. I like your idea. Steve I did, but that unit is too different from my Grafanola for me to really use it. My point was a little broader, that for all the brainpower here we seem to have little in the way of how-to documentation.

[Phono-L] phono on ebay

2009-02-27 Thread Steven Medved
by a Dealer. - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 4:35:02 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [Phono-L] phono on ebay Hi Dan, How about this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws

[Phono-L] Suggestions On Getting A Nice Shine

2009-01-24 Thread Steven Medved
I use Flitz on my best pieces, it was recommended 20 years ago and works wonders. The best product I have found is called Flitz. It is available online but also in some hardware stores. Great product and fairly easy to use. Dan - Original Message - From: kugl...@wmconnect.com

[Phono-L] Unusual Phono Accessory

2009-01-17 Thread Steven Medved
The last one on eBay attached to an Exhibition sold for $247.50. To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Unusual Phono Accessory Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:23:47 -0500 From: gpaul2...@aol.com We showed a device similar to this in Gadgets, Gizmos, and Gimmicks.? I think.?

[Phono-L] Edison 82525 question

2008-12-29 Thread Steven Medved
Zono, If I had been able I would have bid $100, I thought you got an excellent deal and I could not believe it went that low. Steve hi steve yes it was it was worth the money just as an oddity

[Phono-L] test

2008-11-19 Thread Steven Medved
tests good. From: nippe...@comcast.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:58:53 -0800 Subject: [Phono-L] test test From esrobe...@hotmail.com Wed Nov 19 14:50:23 2008 From: esrobe...@hotmail.com (esrobe...@hotmail.com) Date: Wed Nov 19 14:50:42 2008 Subject: [Phono-L]

[Phono-L] Wood horn maker

2008-11-01 Thread Steven Medved
BWhite at acd.net 517-881-3457 Bill White 5460 Curtice Rd, Mason, MI 48854 Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 14:45:22 -0700 From: john9ten at pacbell.net To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Wood horn maker Hi All There is a guy who makes wood horns other than Don Gfell - anyone have his

[Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B (Greg Bogantz)

2008-11-01 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Robert, Many people judge Edison's recordings with worn or damaged stylus, bad diaphragms, or other reproducers that do not sound their best. The largest weakness I see with Edison phonographs is the unrestored reproducer. I turned the stylus on an H for a friend who thought it was

[Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B

2008-10-31 Thread Steven Medved
Hello John, I am very impressed and thankful with your reply. How did you learn this? Steve The horns are jute - similar to old carpet pad - stiffened with rabbit hide glue, gessoed (thin plaster), and then grain-painted to match the cabinet. They are self-supporting and only fastened

[Phono-L] Amberolas 1A and 1B horns

2008-10-31 Thread Steven Medved
with a clear description. Anyway, the horns are well damped due to this construction technique and don't exhibit the ringing and resonances that are common with metal horns, which is one of the reasons they sound so good. Greg Bogantz- Original Message - From: Steven Medved

[Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B

2008-10-28 Thread Steven Medved
in the III being a close derivative of the shape of the ones in the 1A and 1B. This metal horn has a fairly complex shape and was never used in any other Edison product. Greg Bogantz- Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_noreen at msn.com To: Antique Phonograph List

[Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B

2008-10-26 Thread Steven Medved
Hello George, Do you have any idea how many amberola 60 or 80's were made? I loved your home article and look forward to your new article. Steve To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:19:38 -0400 From: gpaul2000 at aol.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A

[Phono-L] mailing list

2008-10-26 Thread Steven Medved
I received your post so it looks like you are still here. Steve Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:20:08 +1300 From: slowpost at clear.net.nz To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] mailing list Somehow I have recieved an email from mailman bounces to say I have been unsubcribed off the

[Phono-L] Loss To Phono Collector Community

2008-10-26 Thread Steven Medved
Hi Brantley, Let me know if you got my reply off list. I really enjoyed knowing Pat and was looking forward to seeing him at the Orlando show this year. What a great person, I will really miss him. Thanks so much for letting us know. Steve From: Kuglarb at wmconnect.com Date: Sun,

[Phono-L] Columbia BF Peerless

2008-10-16 Thread Steven Medved
These were from the Mexican series and they normally sell for under $200. From: Bruce78rpm at comcast.net To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:31:49 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia BF Peerless Wow, I never thought of that !! A two minute Blue Amberol Cylinder?? Could

[Phono-L] Borri Cylinders...

2008-09-25 Thread Steven Medved
I believe a Chinese company owns the rights to HMV. Oliver Berliner would not say exactly who it was. From: wilenzick at bellsouth.net To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:28:48 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Borri Cylinders... I really doubt that anyone could currently buy

[Phono-L] should I get Pay Pal?

2008-09-23 Thread Steven Medved
PayPal has been great to me I have had no problems. You can use a credit card and I would recommend this for added protection when you pay someone you are not sure of. I have had PayPal since it was free. PayPal is like any other thing you have to avoid the weak areas. Poor customer

[Phono-L] victor 26

2008-09-14 Thread Steven Medved
The school model was the Victor XXV until the type M when it became the Victrola XXV per the VDB. It could be a XVI call them and let us know. Steve Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:52:31 -0700 From: john9ten at pacbell.net To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] victor 26 I am

[Phono-L] More Ebay Pranks

2008-09-13 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.toolhaus.org/ This lets you see a sellers negative feedback given and received without the eBay 1 year cap. I avoid sellers that leave mean feedback and I have been happy. If you use PayPal use your credit card, that way you actually have protection. With eBay all the changes

[Phono-L] More Ebay Pranks

2008-09-13 Thread Steven Medved
EBay has no competition. Until it hits them in the profit they don't care. The want to move to fixed auctions like amazon.com. Steve From: Kuglarb at wmconnect.com Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:26:26 -0400 To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] More Ebay Pranks I just don't

[Phono-L] Columbia BC friction wheel drive

2008-09-10 Thread Steven Medved
Greg, Wonderful of you to share this, thanks so much. Steve From: gbogantz1 at charter.net To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:47:37 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia BC friction wheel drive I just received this link to a forum thread devoted to the Columbia

[Phono-L] Playing two minute wax records with an H or R

2008-09-10 Thread Steven Medved
play them at all. I don't have many that are pleasant to listen to and don't play them often. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 8:51 AM To: Phono-l

[Phono-L] Playing two minute wax records with an H or R

2008-09-09 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, I am interested in your opinions. What do you think about playing two minute records with an R or H? What do you think about using a diamond B on 2 minute celluloid cylinders? How about playing brown wax cylinders with a model C? Shawn, I am especially interested in what you

[Phono-L] Columbia no. 5 reproducer repair for Columbia AO

2008-09-07 Thread Steven Medved
What type of cylinder stylus did Columbia make beside the ball stylus? Steve From: Zonophone2006 at aol.com Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 16:09:53 -0400 To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia no. 5 reproducer repair for Columbia AO hi ray et al on mine i cant tell you i

[Phono-L] Cheap Opera

2008-08-24 Thread Steven Medved
With a 22.5% buyers premium why should they care? I asked a question and never got a reply and I found it interesting they never took photos of the bottom of the Edison reproducers and recorder they had on sale. Steve From: ClockworkHome at aol.com Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:29:41 -0400

[Phono-L] DD reproducer diaphragms

2008-08-22 Thread Steven Medved
Does anyone know who made the diaphragm for the DD reproducer in this auction? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=300245892328 http://preview.tinyurl.com/6n3cbn Steve

[Phono-L] question on 78 records

2008-08-06 Thread Steven Medved
Black label 1908 Red label 1922 for the last year of one sided. From: kathall21 at gmail.com To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 18:51:20 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] question on 78 records I am still going through things from the farm and have come across more 78's and 33 1/3's

[Phono-L] Details, details

2008-08-03 Thread Steven Medved
Hi Ron, The Home F was an E with the 2 minute blocked off. It was not cobbled together, my Triumph E has a D pulley also. I believe the pulleys were marked D on the Model D E F and G as they did not change. Steve Hi gang, I've got a couple of machines for which I need some detailed

[Phono-L] Victor IX

2008-07-31 Thread Steven Medved
Hi Walt, You said: Top notch original VV-IXs that have been carefully detailed and servicedwill routinely sell for $550 to $650 right out of my shop. This makes a huge difference as you have a top notch machine that will look and sound good for many years. If a machine has been worked on by

[Phono-L] Victor IX

2008-07-28 Thread Steven Medved
Bruce, Have you ever seen the record holding stands sold with them? Steve From: Bruce78rpm at comcast.net To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:49:22 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor IX I just purchased a beautiful all original Victor IX (with legs), clean as a

[Phono-L] Victor IX

2008-07-28 Thread Steven Medved
versions? one a little more elaborate then the other, and designed to cleverly fit in around the legs and front and back to give the illusion that the Machine and Stand are all part of one unit?? Bruce - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_noreen at msn.com To: Antique

[Phono-L] Victor IX

2008-07-26 Thread Steven Medved
John, An Edison standard described as mint sold for $700 with its horn. The pin striping was totally gone but the guy said the mint ones were rare so it sold. I have seen many rare phonograph items sell for much less due to poor ads. Steve Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:34:19 -0700 From:

[Phono-L] Edison Spring Motor - Reproducer

2008-07-26 Thread Steven Medved
I really appreciate this thanks. Edison seemed to used letters and number on his parts. The earliest C weight is not stamped by the shoulders that hold the hinge block, then letters and finally numbers appeared. I added the serial numbers to my list, thanks. I am interested in the earliest

[Phono-L] Edison Spring Motor - Reproducer

2008-07-26 Thread Steven Medved
or not. Thanks, Steve On Jul 22, 2008, at 9:21 AM, Steven Medved wrote: Steve, I really appreciate this, I would like to find out what serial number the earliest automatic was. I have no doubt Edison kept on making the standard speaker until all his parts were used up. I appreciate

[Phono-L] Concert Records

2008-07-25 Thread Steven Medved
Hi Bob, Fellow collectors are as much fun as collecting itself for me. Steve Steve: Thanks, This just shows how valuable this list is, regarding phono info. thanks again Bob

[Phono-L] Diamond Disc numbering (LABEL) question

2008-07-24 Thread Steven Medved
Matrix number. Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:43:33 -0700 From: backden at yahoo.com To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc numbering (LABEL) question What is the number at the BOTTOM of the record label? I know the cat. number is the one with the L R, but I can't

[Phono-L] Edison Spring Motor - Reproducer

2008-07-22 Thread Steven Medved
Steve, I really appreciate this, I would like to find out what serial number the earliest automatic was. I have no doubt Edison kept on making the standard speaker until all his parts were used up. I appreciate the details, I have noted the early ones have larger serial numbers. Steve

[Phono-L] Concert Records

2008-07-22 Thread Steven Medved
Hi Bob and list, http://www.tinfoil.com/cm-0505.htm The Columbia Phonograph Company ran booths at both the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair and the 1905 Lewis Clark Exposition in Portland, Oregon. They made available tiny souvenir cylinder records, recorded on the spot. These records ? also

[Phono-L] Edison Spring Motor - Reproducer

2008-07-20 Thread Steven Medved
Hello Rene, If you don't mind what are the serial numbers and do they have the long hinge pin? The earliest Automatic reproducers have the long hinge pin like the standard speaker and blank arms were used. 52758 has a blank arm and 54226 says reproducer and 63841 is blank, once again Edison

[Phono-L] [Off-L] Victor Artists Opera poster question

2008-07-19 Thread Steven Medved
Hi Gina, off list, edisontae at aol.com is his e-mail address. Let me know if you got this e-mail. Steve I am interested in obtaining a poster, do you have contact info. for Mr. Hummel? Thanks, Gina

[Phono-L] [Off-L] Victor Artists Opera poster question

2008-07-19 Thread Steven Medved
I forgot to cut and paste, I try to reply off list not to clutter things up. Steve From: steve_noreen at msn.com To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:32:42 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] [Off-L] Victor Artists Opera poster question I am interested in obtaining a

[Phono-L] Edison Spring Motor

2008-07-19 Thread Steven Medved
The standard speaker, automatic reproducer and automatic recorder all shared serial numbers. 210,000 is the highest serial number I know of. NL was the standard speaker with the rod attached to the recessed plate to prevent accidental erasure when used in conjunction with a special carriage.

[Phono-L] Copper cygnet horn

2008-07-19 Thread Steven Medved
Phonographs 2594 Old Route 30 Orrtanna, PA 17353 walt at victrolaguy.com 717-334-0862 -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:54 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject

[Phono-L] AB's and gear oiling

2008-07-19 Thread Steven Medved
pick up on. Springs in open barrels probably should be greased, use a synthetic grease or you will be doing the job again in a couple of years. Steven Medved wrote: What is clock oil and how does it differ from sewing machine oil?SteveDate: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:35:28 -0500

[Phono-L] Governor cover for Opera maroon

2008-07-17 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, Does anyone have a cover for sale? I am asking for a person not on the list, theirs has the one screw lug broken off. Please contact me off list with price and details. Thanks, Steve

[Phono-L] Copper cygnet horn

2008-07-16 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=300241789399 http://tinyurl.com/5laonv Ray, This appears to be a Magnavox radio horn that was stripped of its' paint. I have the same horn with the original paint and it comes in two pieces just like the early phonograph horns did.

[Phono-L] Styli

2008-07-15 Thread Steven Medved
Greg said: Likewise, an LP stylus should work well for playing celluloid 2 or 4 minute cylinders. Use of a smaller stylus tip will reduce tracing distortion and improve high frequency performance.Steve says: I have soldered modern styli on ruined H bars and using my round weight N it produces

[Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer knickoff?

2008-07-14 Thread Steven Medved
same here. From: mgraziano1 at o-lite.com To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:11:55 -0500 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer knickoff? Wrong number, I think. I couldn't get it to come up on eBay. -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces at

[Phono-L] EBAY #310066418010

2008-07-13 Thread Steven Medved
Hi George, I have a console that a cabinet maker installed a mahogany VV-VI in to make a cheap console. This one looks homemade to me because it lacks the mahogany veneer that mine has. Steve From: victrola at triton.net To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:23:25

[Phono-L] First Time Bit By Ebay Seller

2008-07-06 Thread Steven Medved
Dear Brantley, http://toolhaus.org/ You can see the feedback a person give and receives, I avoid people that leave mean, rude feedback and I have been happy since. I bought a cylinder record from a moron that lied and said he insured it. He mailed it broken because the piece from the

[Phono-L] K reproducer types thanks

2008-06-14 Thread Steven Medved
Hi Chris, First thanks to the people for the compliments and kind words. Reproducers are what I find most interesting. I enjoy researching and working on them. The first K just said Combination K on it, the rest say Combination Model K. You can tell the pot metal top from the brass by the

[Phono-L] Edison O Reproducer problem

2008-06-04 Thread Steven Medved
Hi Al, Yes there is. Some carriages have been enlarged slightly by owners cleaning rust or whatever. On my large carriages I intentionally enlarged them a bit so diamond B's that are slightly swelled will fit, I find it better to do this than to remove the nickel plating from the pot metal

[Phono-L] Edison O Reproducer problem

2008-06-04 Thread Steven Medved
Steve, I present more information to allow you to completely understand what I have done and why. I collect and primarily work on reproducers, so my point of view is likely different from 99% of other collectors. My advice is a gift, the person who receives it may throw it away with no

[Phono-L] Radio records

2008-06-04 Thread Steven Medved
I have a 78 that came with a radio phonograph combination and the records tells how to tune the set in and even gives examples of what the radio sounded like. It did not have the starting groove. My favorite radio record: 9555 51360-R 1924.06.08 Billy Jones Tune in on L-O-V-E

[Phono-L] What is this? Edison type spring motor

2008-05-31 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=150241039320 http://tinyurl.com/5sqw27

[Phono-L] Wierd cylinder

2008-05-17 Thread Steven Medved
I believe that the buyer will be disappointed. allenThis means that there is a 99.999% chance the buyer will return it.

[Phono-L] edisonic vs. dance?

2008-05-08 Thread Steven Medved
Someone I know filled the stylus bar spring with silicone grease and it eliminated the noise on an Edisonic. Has anyone ever tried slipping a bit of modern rubber tubing over the spring or maybe painting the spring with silicone sealant? Ron L

[Phono-L] Triumph dating help request

2008-05-02 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.edisontriumph.com/research.html From: andy at popyrus.com To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 21:29:37 -0600 Subject: [Phono-L] Triumph dating help request Hi all ~ I sent the following when the list was down, so am resending. Apologies in advance if the original

[Phono-L] When and why were these made triumph carriage pistol lever lift

2008-04-30 Thread Steven Medved
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=190214783197 http://tinyurl.com/56q6kh

[Phono-L] Victrola XVI L Door Phonograph Help!

2008-04-19 Thread Steven Medved
So you could reference them when you answer questions. Steve :) It's a Simplex Automatic Start Stop Device.? Two photos of one are shown on page 136 of World of Antique Phonographs, along with an original flyer.? We also used an advertisement for this on the title page of Antique

[Phono-L] Triumph cylinder records

2008-04-18 Thread Steven Medved
Does anyone know who made these and if the were wax? Steve http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=190208541026ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:ITih=009 http://tinyurl.com/5altm9 From tvene...@optonline.net Fri Apr 18 19:44:17 2008 From: tvene...@optonline.net (Tim) Date: Fri Apr 18

[Phono-L] Phonograph Organizations

2008-03-14 Thread Steven Medved
Is there a website where we can see it? True, and I am working on my second CD! From glast...@comcast.net Sat Mar 15 12:45:52 2008 From: glast...@comcast.net (George Glastris) Date: Sat Mar 15 12:47:17 2008 Subject: [Phono-L] Phonograph Story To Be on NPR Message-ID:

[Phono-L] Phonograph Organizations

2008-03-13 Thread Steven Medved
2008 Subject: [Phono-L] Phonograph Organizations In-Reply-To: bay102-w62c09855fa145418973fcf6...@phx.gbl Message-ID: 42.63673...@web83005.mail.mud.yahoo.com True, and I am working on my second CD! Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: I hear GSPS has modern musicians that have made

[Phono-L] Edison coin-slot on Ebay

2008-02-09 Thread Steven Medved
You get the best protection using a credit card through paypal. You do get buyer protection for up to $200 if you use Paypal.? :) From steve_nor...@msn.com Sat Feb 9 08:48:55 2008 From: steve_nor...@msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Sat Feb 9 09:58:57 2008 Subject: [Phono-L] Victor versus

[Phono-L] OT - Ebay rebellion

2008-02-02 Thread Steven Medved
...@octoxol.com bay102-w139ed4f98a342c207fc898f6...@phx.gbl Message-ID: 47a4d46f.40...@octoxol.com It is an amazon auction site. yahoo has given it up. Try this for info. here is a herd of ebay look clones. http://auctions.nettop20.com/ Steven Medved wrote: Rich, Let me know what you discover

[Phono-L] Congrats to Phonofan Ebay communications block...

2008-02-02 Thread Steven Medved
http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From steve_nor...@msn.com Sat Feb 2 17:17:47 2008 From: steve_nor...@msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Sat Feb 2 17:21:11 2008 Subject: [Phono-L] eBay vs Amazon.com In-Reply-To: 47a504fb.1070...@octoxol.com References: 1674620157.1201732592218.javamail@c17-ave-nemoe3

[Phono-L] OT - Ebay rebellion

2008-02-01 Thread Steven Medved
I agree with you, the changes are not good, but the only way it will change is if it hits eBay in the wallet. Not being able to give buyers negative feedback would result in more accurate feedback in very, very few cases. The guy that sold me a cracked cylinder record that was cracked when

[Phono-L] interesting early Home on ebay

2007-12-21 Thread Steven Medved
=190184970342 nifty odd details! and with luck, our Mr. Sefl will weigh in... -- peter pjfra...@alamedanet.net ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From steve_nor...@msn.com Fri Dec 21 11:21:14 2007 From: steve_nor...@msn.com (Steven Medved

[Phono-L] early edison home with no serial number

2007-12-06 Thread Steven Medved
: 361725.84104...@web83011.mail.mud.yahoo.com Maybe it was stolen in 1909 and the number ground off? Just a stray though. Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: George and list, Is it possible for an Edison home not to have a serial number? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem

[Phono-L] $2550 Edison Standard B

2007-12-02 Thread Steven Medved
-0800 Does anyone know why this is going for so much? It doesn't seem to be very special from what I could see. Dan - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: phonolist phonol...@yahoogroups.com; Phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007

[Phono-L] EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD. WHEN DE' CO'N PONES HOT

2007-12-02 Thread Steven Medved
Hi John, Thanks, I wish I had asked sooner. Steve From: appywan...@hotmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: RE: [Phono-L] EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD. WHEN DE' CO'N PONES HOT Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2007 09:56:13 -0500 Steve -- It is by Edward Sterling Wright, a black actor and

[Phono-L] EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD. WHEN DE' CO'N PONES HOT

2007-12-02 Thread Steven Medved
What makes this one so rare? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=130175606622 From steve_nor...@msn.com Sun Dec 2 05:31:49 2007 From: steve_nor...@msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Sun Dec 2 05:38:03 2007 Subject: [Phono-L] $2550 Edison Standard B In-Reply-To: 22459-12207-eyptlk

[Phono-L] Brunswick motor

2007-11-09 Thread Steven Medved
in the wrong direction anyway. I am a little puzzled here and a little help from you would be very helpful. From steve_nor...@msn.com Fri Nov 9 12:27:33 2007 From: steve_nor...@msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Fri Nov 9 12:27:50 2007 Subject: [Phono-L] Model B without arm holes drilled... In-Reply-To: c8d

[Phono-L] RE: Internet security

2007-10-26 Thread Steven Medved
Oct 26 10:23:49 2007 From: steve_nor...@msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Fri Oct 26 10:23:57 2007 Subject: [Phono-L] Edison Home E on eBay w/ impossible serial number In-Reply-To: cf0.1eb748de.34531...@aol.com References: cf0.1eb748de.34531...@aol.com Message-ID: bay102-w3689028fc496caf22c71c6f6

[Phono-L] RE: Internet security

2007-10-25 Thread Steven Medved
the range of potential consequences of the potential loss of control of any information carefully before taking any action. On Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:14:23 -0400, Steven Medved wrote: For passwords I like roboform, you can go to roboform.com and if you have 9 passwords or less it is free. I

[Phono-L] Amberola 30 Serial number difference

2007-08-29 Thread Steven Medved
This is very interesting, thanks for sharing. Some phonographs are defective from Edison, I spoke to a man who had a Home D that was in mint condition, he said it would not play in two or four minute and he trouble shot the problem to an improperly machined area and was only able to get it to

[Phono-L] And we think phono collectors are nuts...

2007-08-23 Thread Steven Medved
of 19th C. british coins. It's fun to take a worn 1816 George III shilling think of its history, perhaps it was in the pocket of Handsome Jack Aubrey (yeah- RIGHT!) Suffice it to say, I'm not picky about condition. Eric Stott - Original Message - From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com

[Phono-L] And we think phono collectors are nuts...

2007-08-18 Thread Steven Medved
Hi Robert, I used to be a coin collector also, the dime is beautiful, one of the nicest I have seen but I would rather a friend had it as I cannot see paying that much for it. Steve From ethanu...@yahoo.com Sat Aug 18 20:06:38 2007 From: ethanu...@yahoo.com (wayne holznagel) Date: Sat Aug

[Phono-L] question for the group

2007-08-14 Thread Steven Medved
http://worldofgramophones.com/nirona.html http://home.no.net/errykkje/Grammofon/nirona.htm http://tinyurl.com/yte6nd Steve From: kathal...@gmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:07:13 -0700 Subject: [Phono-L] question for the group Hi everyone: I am new here,

[Phono-L] Unsubscribed?

2007-08-08 Thread Steven Medved
Hi John, You seem to be coming in loud and clear. Steve From: appywan...@hotmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2007 18:22:51 -0400 Subject: [Phono-L] Unsubscribed? I seem to have been unsubscribed from phono-L (?) Please re-subscribe me! John Maeder

[Phono-L] Re: Serial Numbers missing on Edison repros

2007-07-27 Thread Steven Medved
Dear Al, and list. I think the first Edison reproducers for the business phonos were identical to the regular ones, but did not have lettering. The later ones have shorter sound tubes. If anyone has information on early business phono reproducers or recorders I would be interested. I

[Phono-L] Re: Serial Numbers on Reproducers Phonographs

2007-07-23 Thread Steven Medved
...@msn.com Mon Jul 23 16:45:11 2007 From: steve_nor...@msn.com (Steven Medved) Date: Mon Jul 23 16:46:46 2007 Subject: [Phono-L] Serial Numbers Message-ID: bay102-w21f0c8499b8bb058571085f6...@phx.gbl Anil, I would guess a number is left off the end of the serial number, or an early B top

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