Re: [Phono-L] My membership in the PhonoL list

2014-04-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
I'm not so worried about the NSA as I am about the possible use for this - it seems benign, but what is the actual reason for this?The Internet Archive (IA) in Alexandria, Egypt is a recorded memory of the all the web pages on every website on the Internet since it started in 1996.http://www.bi

Re: [Phono-L] Why our hobby is completely incomprehensible to youth

2014-04-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
Easy to imagine, Charlie...Curt > Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 16:40:06 -0700 > From: c.l.smith5...@sbcglobal.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Why our hobby is completely incomprehensible to youth > > > Thanks Peter ! I wonder what their reactions would be with one of my tinfoi

[Phono-L] Restoration Products

2014-04-13 Thread Vinyl Visions
Anyone needing restoration products should check this out... Walt Smith, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable and a phonograph collector, himself. http://furnituredoctor.net/products/ ___ Phono-L mailing list h

Re: [Phono-L] Sonora Elite record files/folders (and casters?)

2014-04-13 Thread Vinyl Visions
Here is a set of steel casters which look to be appropriate: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SALVAGED-METAL-CASTERS-WHEELS-Nice-Used-Patina-FURNITURE-CASTERS-Vintage-/161269042460 > From: richard_ru...@hotmail.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2014 11:01:54 -0400 > Subject: [Phono-L] Son

[Phono-L] "Interesting" New Type of Crapophone

2014-04-01 Thread Vinyl Visions
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Replica-Decorative-Royal-Phonograph-Faboulus-Vintage-Wooden-Gramophone-/221402789775?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item338ca2778f ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia BKT 2/4 Gearing Info Needed

2014-03-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
c.php?f=2&t=16088... I believe > they would be the same on a BKT. > I will check my 2/4 BK to be sure . > > > - Original Message - > From: "Vinyl Visions" > To: > Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 2:37 PM > Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia BKT 2/4 Gear

[Phono-L] Columbia BKT 2/4 Gearing Info Needed

2014-03-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
I recently purchased a Columbia BKT, which the previous owner said had an issue in 2 minute mode. What I discovered is that it has an issue in both 2 & 4 minute mode. In 4 min mode it starts out playing correctly, but by 1/3rd of the way through, it starts to skip a groove or two. I hadn't tried

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia BKT connecting arm needed...

2014-03-03 Thread Vinyl Visions
mbia BKT connecting arm needed... > > > > > > | HI > > | You might check croaking frog on ebay > > | i thought i saw one on ebay recently > > | zono > > | > > | > > | > > | > > | > > | > > | > > | -Origin

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia BKT connecting arm needed...

2014-03-03 Thread Vinyl Visions
> > | HI > | You might check croaking frog on ebay > | i thought i saw one on ebay recently > | zono > | > | > | > | > | > | > | > | -Original Message- > | From: Vinyl Visions > | To: phono-l > | Sent: Sun, Mar 2, 2014 8:53 pm > | S

[Phono-L] Columbia BKT connecting arm needed...

2014-03-02 Thread Vinyl Visions
Does anyone have a Columbia BKT connecting arm for sale, that goes from the tonearm to the reproducer?Curt Angstmanpuzzlerecords(at)outlook(dot)com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Victor portables

2014-02-27 Thread Vinyl Visions
Ron,They are just butted together... if you spread them, you can remove the handle > From: lhera...@verizon.net > To: phonol...@yahoogroups.com; phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:20:30 -0500 > Subject: [Phono-L] Victor portables > > Do the D rings that hold the handles to the

Re: [Phono-L] How Are You Phono-l?

2013-11-04 Thread Vinyl Visions
Bill, The positives and negatives of raising electric eels is causing polarity issues among pet lovers... > Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 06:18:26 -0700 > From: john9...@pacbell.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] How Are You Phono-l? > > Bill, I think a spammer hijacked your email

Re: [Phono-L] Berliner Records

2013-08-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
Melissa,Are you selling any of the Berliners? > From: zonophone2...@aol.com > Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 05:14:41 -0400 > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Berliner Records > > hopefully you got some consolidated records too > you can cruise ebay to find some prices but looks like a g

Re: [Phono-L] Looking for Cut Cornered Decca Storage Album

2013-08-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
Have you tried Howard Hope in the UK? Just Google his name and something should come up... > Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 19:51:53 -0400 > From: it...@arvincasas.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Looking for Cut Cornered Decca Storage Album > > Hello Phello Phono Pholk, > > I'm on t

Re: [Phono-L] Mystery Phono! Vic 3 or Frankenphone?

2013-08-29 Thread Vinyl Visions
Once you manage to get it off, you should wire brush the spindle and polish it if you have the equipment. The turntable hole can be cleaned with sandpaper rolled around a dowel, pencil, bolt or any long round object that will fit in there - a drill bit with sandpaper wrapped around it works too.

Re: [Phono-L] Berliner Records

2013-08-29 Thread Vinyl Visions
Melissa,Only 9714 came up for me... how many actual Berliner records did you get? > Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 15:51:21 -0700 > From: riccib...@yahoo.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonol...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Phono-L] Berliner Records > > Hello Again, > > Nick and I also won 54 early 7 i

Re: [Phono-L] Wanted: Columbia tonearm assembly for Portable 150

2013-08-19 Thread Vinyl Visions
Not sure, but that tonearm looks like the same that were used on backmount Columbia horn machines... > Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 18:13:34 -0400 > From: it...@arvincasas.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Wanted: Columbia tonearm assembly for Portable 150 > > Hello Phono-L Pholk, >

Re: [Phono-L] Picture of the Herzog 742

2013-08-19 Thread Vinyl Visions
I agree with everyone who has had a negative experience with antique shops... the odds are slim and none. Most antique shops call pickers who they know will immediately buy certain items, so the randomness of the find becomes very slight. Same with flea markets, unless you just stumble onto some

Re: [Phono-L] Link to Complete Blue Amberol Catalog Download

2013-08-12 Thread Vinyl Visions
, 11 Aug 2013 22:43:14 -0500 > From: rich-m...@octoxol.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Link to Complete Blue Amberol Catalog Download > > The "Enter is tagging onto your link so it breaks, needs a space between > .com and Enter > > On 08/

Re: [Phono-L] Link to Complete Blue Amberol Catalog Download

2013-08-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
The complete catalog can be downloaded from: www.carolinaphonosociety.comEnter the site and on the second page click on the PDF symbol to download it.If you run into any problems, please let me know.Curt ___ Ph

Re: [Phono-L] Complete List of Blue Amberols

2013-08-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
The complete catalog can be downloaded from: www.carolinaphonosociety.comEnter the site and on the second page click on the PDF symbol to download it.If you run into any problems, please let me know.Curt > From: zonophone2...@aol.com > Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2013 06:09:23 -0400 > To: phono-l@oldcrank

Re: [Phono-L] Wanted Columbia BF feedscrew and rod

2013-07-21 Thread Vinyl Visions
Don't know why that ran all together. victrola(at)triton(dot)net > From: vinyl.visi...@live.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2013 21:28:01 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Wanted Columbia BF feedscrew and rod > > Check with: > George Vollemavictrola(at)triton(dot)net > I bough

Re: [Phono-L] Wanted Columbia BF feedscrew and rod

2013-07-20 Thread Vinyl Visions
Check with: George Vollemavictrola(at)triton(dot)net I bought a couple of BF parts from him last year and he is likely to have what you need > Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:46:26 +1200 > From: slowp...@clear.net.nz > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Wanted Columbia BF feedscrew and ro

Re: [Phono-L] Proposed Merger of MAPS and APS and successorpublication name

2013-07-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
Any name probably beats "Pumpkin Center Quarterly"... ☺ > From: b...@taney.com > Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 17:06:47 -0500 > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Proposed Merger of MAPS and APS and > successorpublication name > > I agree, 'In The Groove' always seemed like a upbeat

[Phono-L] Another eBay Deal of the Day...

2013-06-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
RCA Victor Dog "NIPPER" 36" with Original Antique Phonograph“The items are in very good condition for the age of these antiques. The dog is missing some paint in both ears since has been kept original. ""The phonograph Works, come with severals needles, instructions and one original Long Play. Í

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Beer Bottle Player

2013-06-22 Thread Vinyl Visions
That is an interesting idea... > From: lo...@oldcrank.com > Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2013 08:21:22 -0700 > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Edison Beer Bottle Player > > Combining two of my hobbies :) > > http://www.electronicproducts.com/Analog_Mixed_Signal_ICs/Amplifiers/How_Beck_s_turne

Re: [Phono-L] Phonoscope and Talking Machine World on line

2013-05-20 Thread Vinyl Visions
Thanks... > From: glast...@comcast.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 09:43:18 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phonoscope and Talking Machine World on line > > Thanks Steve..great info. > > -Original Message- > From: srsel...@aol.com > Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013

Re: [Phono-L] Rare Gothic

2013-05-09 Thread Vinyl Visions
I want one... I know where two are, but aren't for sale, within 5 miles of here. They are great looking machines. > From: john9...@pacbell.net > Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 09:10:08 -0700 > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Rare Gothic > > Awesome. > > On May 9, 2013, at 7:32 AM, Lora

Re: [Phono-L] And Now for a real reference find for Edison collectors!

2013-05-08 Thread Vinyl Visions
Thanks, for the info Steve... > From: srsel...@aol.com > Date: Wed, 8 May 2013 21:11:33 -0400 > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] And Now for a real reference find for Edison collectors! > > > This was posted on 78-L and it was certainly new to me. And I'm sure the > rest of you w

Re: [Phono-L] Weird things to do just for a part.

2013-05-08 Thread Vinyl Visions
Since he was asking 4x and agreed to $5 less than your offer of 3x, it probably has to do with the price. However, since he wants a video of the part actually being used in your restoration, who knows? A lot of people are using radio speakers for iPod docks and he might want to make sure that yo

Re: [Phono-L] Weird things to do just for a part.

2013-05-08 Thread Vinyl Visions
Arvin,I have bought numerous things on eBay from all over the world, with no real problems, except one. I didn't want to use PayPal and offered to send cash or a money order drawn on a reputable bank. I know eBay frowns on this practice, but I hate to have the seller pay more fees to use PayPal

Re: [Phono-L] Who has THIS kind of money?

2013-04-29 Thread Vinyl Visions
Actually, Steve, the price is high but think of the high end Victor machines that sold for more than the average annual salary when they were new... it's all relative. Back in the early 1900's you could buy a hundred acre farm for the average price of a good quality phonograph or gramophone. >

Re: [Phono-L] Who has THIS kind of money?

2013-04-29 Thread Vinyl Visions
Who had the MultiPhone for sale, do you know? The only one that I have seen recently was Paul Baker's, which he brought to our March show in Charlotte. It was for sale for $150,000. The only other one I know of is in a house about 5-6 miles from here... and it's not in as good a condition as Pau

[Phono-L] What kind of machine is this?

2013-04-17 Thread Vinyl Visions
I had an inquiry from a lady in NC who has this machine... anyone have any ideas what it might be? -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Red Portable.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 2870470 bytes Desc: not available U

Re: [Phono-L] Frustration with EBay Sellers - an update with a twist

2013-03-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
Think you are sick and tired of eBay sellers and the frustration they cause?Apparently everyone is in the same boat: (CAUTION - Rated R for language)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Uv5bxPnJzw ___ Phono-L maili

Re: [Phono-L] Slamming Steve, was: Attn: Steve Medved, re: original hinge block

2013-03-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
Since I have no real idea of what the issue was/is with the hinge block, I can only say that trust is the real issue... I have sent Steve parts, that if they were to be lost or misplaced, they would definitely be a needle in a haystack to find and re-purchase. However, since I "TRUST" Steve to t

Re: [Phono-L] Historical Recordings Preservation

2013-03-15 Thread Vinyl Visions
Here are some inventive eBay sellers doing their part to help preserve historic recordings - why not send them a note and express your appreciation for their creative use of 78 records - while you are at it, I think I'll get my popcorn bowl made from a record out of the cupboard and sit back, wh

Re: [Phono-L] steam powered phonograph

2013-02-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
Actually, this is not a new idea... Here is a gramophone powered by a stirling hot-air motor. This one is a Paillard “Maestrophone No. 205″ gramophone manufactured in Switzerland between 1910 and 1914. Also, Geoff Hudspith, UK inventor and steam enthusiast has built a steam powered gramophone to

Re: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00

2013-02-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
That same guy sent me the $10,000 check too and guess what? He offered to give me $2,000 as a commission, if I sent his nephew in Mexico a wire transfer for $8,000... Since I found another Berliner on eBay for $500, I can't wait to send it to him, I'm heading out now to get it done... > From: r

Re: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00

2013-02-24 Thread Vinyl Visions
Dang... it's already sold From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: RE: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00 Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:23:57 -0500 That same guy has "offered to sell" this Berliner many times before... could it be a SCAM??? (yes, it could/is) > Date

Re: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00

2013-02-24 Thread Vinyl Visions
That same guy has "offered to sell" this Berliner many times before... could it be a SCAM??? (yes, it could/is) > Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:19:19 -0800 > From: john9...@pacbell.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00 > > Here's another great eBay deal

[Phono-L] Phonograph Show - Next Saturday - Charlotte, NC

2013-02-23 Thread Vinyl Visions
We have sold over 60 dealer tables, which exceeded our expectations... this will be the best show ever. Make plans to visit us next week - after all, what would be a better way to spend a weekend? Visit our website for dealer information: www.carolinaphonosociety.com

Re: [Phono-L] Turntable Sewing Machine Universal Motor Question

2013-02-19 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi Al,Thanks for the reply. That made me think back to my original search, which lead me to believe that a Willcox & Gibbs sewing machine motor was a near match, however the cost of buying an original Wilcox & Gibbs sewing machine just to rob the motor seemed to be prohibitive... Thanks to your

[Phono-L] Phono Show Dealer Update - Make Plans...

2013-02-19 Thread Vinyl Visions
Check out the dealer list update: Paul Baker, Mike Patella, Jean-Paul Agnard, etc.www.carolinaphonosociety.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Interesting Sharpener for Cactus / Thorn Needles

2013-02-18 Thread Vinyl Visions
ording to any currency converter online. I've tried 5 different ones > > and > > they all come out to over $4,800.00 for 30,000 yuan (yen). One US Dollar is > > approximately 6.25 yuan. > > John > > > > > > > > ___

Re: [Phono-L] Interesting Sharpener for Cactus / Thorn Needles

2013-02-17 Thread Vinyl Visions
It's $323.45 > Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:14:31 -0800 > From: john9...@pacbell.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Interesting Sharpener for Cactus / Thorn Needles > > Looks new to me, especially with the blueprints underneath. And 30,000 yuan > is > $4,815 and change America

[Phono-L] It's not too late to register for our phono show...

2013-02-16 Thread Vinyl Visions
It's not too late to register or make plans to attend our upcoming Phonograph & Mechanical Music Show/Sale in Charlotte, NC. 40+ tables are already rented for our 3 day phonofest at Metrolina Tradeshow Expo. The official date is Saturday March 2nd, but dealers will be setting up on Friday and ar

Re: [Phono-L] Turntable Motor Question

2013-02-15 Thread Vinyl Visions
gt; >>> you as unknowledgeable, maybe setting yourself up to be ripped off. > >>> > >>> The symptom of an "open" in your motor would be that nothing happens at > >>> all. On the other hand, saying the motor has a short (or more > >>>

Re: [Phono-L] Turntable Motor Question

2013-02-15 Thread Vinyl Visions
ect: Re: [Phono-L] Turntable Motor Question > > That looks suspiciously like a universal motor, runs on AC or DC and > various voltages from 63v to 240v with the aid of the resistor. > > On 02/15/2013 08:15 AM, Vinyl Visions wrote: > > I don't know if it's becaus

Re: [Phono-L] Turntable Motor Question

2013-02-15 Thread Vinyl Visions
l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Turntable Motor Question > > That looks suspiciously like a universal motor, runs on AC or DC and > various voltages from 63v to 240v with the aid of the resistor. > > On 02/15/2013 08:15 AM, Vinyl Visions wrote: > > I don't know if it

Re: [Phono-L] Turntable Motor Question

2013-02-15 Thread Vinyl Visions
I don't know if it's because I am using Google Chrome, but my posts get run together. If you copy that previous link, leave "Curt" off of the end. http://open1234.wix.com/camps-site/twilight-zone-2#!__fairy-phono-lamp > From: vinyl.visi...@live.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Fri, 15 Feb

Re: [Phono-L] Turntable Motor Question

2013-02-15 Thread Vinyl Visions
Al,Thanks for the reply. As you noted, I have been advised that it was a short in the motor somewhere. The problem seems to be that this motor is wound for three different types of power - AC/DC and maybe 220. So, either the shops don't know what the problem is or they just don't want to mess wi

Re: [Phono-L] Turntable Motor Question

2013-02-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
; and Edison (motor made by GE). These are also direct drive and pretty > readily available from phono boneyard parts dealers. > > Greg Bogantz > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Vinyl Visions" > To: > Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 11:23

[Phono-L] Turntable Motor Question

2013-02-14 Thread Vinyl Visions
I am at my wits end, trying to find someone who can rewind/fix a motor for my Fairy Phonograph Lamp. What I am considering as a temporary fix (not altering the original parts in any way) was to use a 78 rpm turntable motor from a jukebox. Does anyone know of a direct drive type motor that would

Re: [Phono-L] charley hummel

2013-02-13 Thread Vinyl Visions
My point... exactly. > Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:33:10 -0800 > From: pic...@gmail.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] charley hummel > > And how is that not a positive reflection of us... > > Vinyl Visions wrote: > > Yeah, it made us sound l

Re: [Phono-L] charley hummel

2013-02-13 Thread Vinyl Visions
Yeah, it made us sound like cultish, obsessive, driven, eclectic people who just can't have too many phonographs, mechanical music things, records, or any items that are even remotely related to our main obsession - and that our job in life is to preserve these things for future generations... :

Re: [Phono-L] Charlie Hummel on TV

2013-02-11 Thread Vinyl Visions
As far as I could tell, watching it on my iPad, it was still only a short segment and not much longer than the one viewable on the web. I don't think it was the entire thing. I talked to Charley yesterday and he said he would send me a copy to post on our website, when he obtains one - so, keep

Re: [Phono-L] I just found a Komodo Dragon in my Credenza!

2013-02-06 Thread Vinyl Visions
Even though the story sounds like BS, the place looks like some collector's hoarding area that I know. However, his empty cabinets are full of snakes, so you can only look around in the winter... > From: pjfra...@mac.com > Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2013 16:09:58 -0800 > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject

Re: [Phono-L] Advice Sought: cleaning, restoring, and preserving portable phono case material

2013-02-01 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi Arvin,It kind of depends on the condition of the material on your portable. I restored a Viva-Tonal last year that had been abused. The material had holes in it that were duct taped over and it was a challenge getting it back to presentable condition. If it just needs to be cleaned - no probl

Re: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer For Sale

2013-01-31 Thread Vinyl Visions
If you need to see what it's like, here is an eBay listing for one just like it:http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-Victor-Talking-Machine-Orthophonic-Reproducer-Pat-Dates-1910-1921-/251205960068?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7d0ac184 > From: vinyl.visi...@live.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Da

[Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer For Sale

2013-01-31 Thread Vinyl Visions
Anybody need an excellent, unmolested, great sounding Orthophonic reproducer? Pot metal is in excellent condition, with no cracks, chips, shrinkage, etc. It has never been opened or messed with. I bought it for a machine that I intended to get, but it got away before I could get it... If you are

[Phono-L] March 2nd - Phonograph Show

2013-01-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
I know we just finished a great show in Orlando, but if you get cabin fever in March, check out our show in Charlotte, NC. We have commitments from a number of great dealers from various spectrums of the mechanical music area. If you like phonographs, music boxes, radios, memorabilia, etc. you n

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Bearing

2013-01-28 Thread Vinyl Visions
That explanation of machining sintered bronze is probably why Randy is better off doing what he started with, since he can do it at home without specialized equipment. > From: gbogan...@charter.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:44:31 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison

Re: [Phono-L] Edison and anti-semitism

2013-01-27 Thread Vinyl Visions
Honestly, growing up in western Michigan, even as a white male I felt somewhat oppressed by the very nature of the clannish ethnic groups. It didn't matter if you were white, what mattered was whether you were Polish or Dutch. For example, the Dutch had bumper stickers that said "If you're not D

Re: [Phono-L] Here's the Business Week Article on HMV that found

2013-01-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
Anybody really think that Nipper is worth $78 million...? Actually, maybe old school phonographs should be considered the wave of the future, in light of our commitment to green eco-friendly technology. The winding is good exercise for overweight kids who listen to music constantly, it doesn't

Re: [Phono-L] Here's the Business Week Article on HMV that found

2013-01-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
Steve,That link doesn't work... here is the correct one:http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-01-24/hmvs-brand-including-dog-mascot-nipper-may-live-on?track=sticky > From: srsel...@aol.com > Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:37:51 -0500 > To: Phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Here's the Busin

Re: [Phono-L] Little Known Facts About Edison :)

2013-01-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
n many cases actually "slanted". In other words, > distorted, and or far from objective. > > That being stated, for this reason I do not believe the NNDB when they say > Edison an anti-Semite. > > Dennis > > --- On Sat, 1/26/13, Vinyl Visions wrote: > > From

Re: [Phono-L] Little Known Facts About Edison :)

2013-01-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
Google: "was Thomas Edison anti semitic"http://www.nndb.com/people/333/22267/ "Like his friend Henry Ford, Edison was virulently anti-Semitic and blamed Jews for all of the world's major problems. " This quote is according to the above website, which is a bio of TAE. It certainly isn't surpr

Re: [Phono-L] Little Known Facts About Edison :)

2013-01-25 Thread Vinyl Visions
You might not want to mention the elephant execution either... 😉 > Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:01:46 -0700 > From: abefed...@gmail.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Little Known Facts About Edison :) > > Just make sure that you don't teach them everything about Edison, he was

Re: [Phono-L] Opera Reproduction Horn Opinion

2013-01-25 Thread Vinyl Visions
ok great on my opera. I have a nice opera with an > > > original horn that the previous owner a mediocre restoration job and now > > > it is coming apart again. > > > Bill > > > > > > > > > On 1/25/13 2:18 PM, "Vinyl Visions" wrote:

Re: [Phono-L] Opera Reproduction Horn Opinion

2013-01-25 Thread Vinyl Visions
gt; original horn that the previous owner a mediocre restoration job and now > it is coming apart again. > Bill > > > On 1/25/13 2:18 PM, "Vinyl Visions" wrote: > > >These are from Lima, Peru and I believe they are made by the same guy who > >makes Victor six ca

Re: [Phono-L] Opera Reproduction Horn Opinion

2013-01-25 Thread Vinyl Visions
These are from Lima, Peru and I believe they are made by the same guy who makes Victor six cabinets, columns, capitals, etc. - so good you can't tell the difference, especially in 10-20 years, when the finish ages. Judging by the quality of the horn in the pic, it will probably have a negative e

Re: [Phono-L] ice records

2013-01-17 Thread Vinyl Visions
Something is making these links run together: http://www.montanaphonograph.com/gallery/stollwercks.html and this one: http://www.edisontinfoil.com/stollwercks.htm > From: vinyl.visi...@live.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:04:24 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] ice recor

Re: [Phono-L] ice records

2013-01-17 Thread Vinyl Visions
Chocolate Records:Stohlwerck Records - 1903http://www.edisontinfoil.com/stollwercks.htmhttp://www.montanaphonograph.com/gallery/stollwercks.html Chocolate Record 2011 - Scotlandhttp://www.thekitchn.com/video-a-chocolate-record-that-150863 > Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:42:59 +0100 > From: phonol...

Re: [Phono-L] ice records

2013-01-15 Thread Vinyl Visions
Wouldn't work very well for Red Hot Jazz, would they? :) > From: ge...@comcast.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:48:27 -0500 > Subject: [Phono-L] ice records > > anyone see the news where records were made from ice? One-time play flat > records. I think it was Scandinavi

[Phono-L] Who Snagged All 4 Puzzle Records on eBay?

2012-12-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
Did anybody on the list get the puzzle records from seller "my78s4u"? ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBay...

2012-12-29 Thread Vinyl Visions
Steve,A true "puzzle record" is one that is recorded with multiple concentric grooves. These records look like normal 78s, except when you play them, you don't know what selection you will get - usually three to five different choices per side. Put the needle down - you might get an instrumenta

Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBay...

2012-12-28 Thread Vinyl Visions
Sorry about that first eBay link, it didn't come through completely in my first post. From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: RE: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBay... Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:00:21 -0500 Yes, it's a Victor ad puzzle, which looks like a record

Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBay...

2012-12-28 Thread Vinyl Visions
Yes, it's a Victor ad puzzle, which looks like a record. It's a little too pricey for me, but they are hard to find as a complete puzzle... > From: steve_nor...@msn.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:39:03 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBay...

Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBay...

2012-12-28 Thread Vinyl Visions
Two more that are particularly hard to find - both are horse race/lucky 13 gaming records. The second one is unusual since it has the original gaming boards are included - very rare... eBay Numbers: 251204844348 / 251204844261 From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: RE: [P

Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBay...

2012-12-28 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi Steve,Yes, that is the correct link. This particular record is a very good one, since it features Al Bowlly and is an upbeat 20's style.Curt > From: steve_nor...@msn.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:45:30 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBa

[Phono-L] Rare Victor puzzle record on eBay...

2012-12-28 Thread Vinyl Visions
Anybody looking for a rare Victor puzzle record? It plays three different selections on the same side...http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... SS:US:1123 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

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

2012-12-27 Thread Vinyl Visions
I don't know who owned all of my phonographs previously, but I do know that my Edisons were technically owned by Thomas Edison before he sold them across the country. This thread reminded me to look at my Edison Standard, which by the way, was personally owned by TAE. How do I know? Mine not onl

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

2012-12-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
Harvey, for that starting price - $3,500 or buy it now - $5,000, you would have to be a sucker to pay that for a portable Victrola. Without any real documentation, the claim is invalid and even if it was Al Jolson's would you pay that for a portable? How about Elvis' electric RCA portable or Gla

[Phono-L] Happy New Year (a little early)

2012-12-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
After surviving 2012 and an attempt to wipe out the whole human race by the Mayans, all I can say is I am ready for the new year to begin. Happy 2013 from all of us at CAMPS - Carolina Antique Music & Phonograph Society. In the event you have nothing better to do, we invite you to wander over to

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

2012-12-26 Thread Vinyl Visions
That brass "Al Jolson" plaque actually detracts from it's value, since it can't be proven which Al Jolson it does or does not refer to. Best Offer: $125.00 (that's mostly for the reproducer) :) > From: steve_nor...@msn.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonol...@yahoogroups.com > Date: Wed, 26 De

[Phono-L] Merry Christmas - Off Topic - Auto Related

2012-12-20 Thread Vinyl Visions
I was looking through some of my Christmas pics from previous years and found these pics from December 2008, when we visited France and Germany for the Christmas markets. If you love antique, artistic, fabulous mechanical creations - then I think you will love these, even though they aren't phon

Re: [Phono-L] Fwd: Craigslist Beauty !

2012-12-19 Thread Vinyl Visions
Can we make a collection of these listings? It would be great to document the most absurd ones, and this would make a good starter... I think the seller must be wanting to get some extra money for crack, since he took the pic while under the influence... > Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:13:15 +

Re: [Phono-L] off topic - discs for music box

2012-12-12 Thread Vinyl Visions
Also try these: www.mechantiques.comhttp://www.intertique.com/ From: vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: RE: [Phono-L] off topic - discs for music box Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:14:07 -0500 Try Nancy Fratti: http://www.nancyfrattimusicboxes.com/ > Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 2

Re: [Phono-L] off topic - discs for music box

2012-12-12 Thread Vinyl Visions
Try Nancy Fratti: http://www.nancyfrattimusicboxes.com/> Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:40:40 -0600 > From: rk...@cox.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] off topic - discs for music box > > Off topic I know but was wondering if someone in phono forum may have insight. > I've look and i

[Phono-L] Have a Victor Christmas

2012-12-06 Thread Vinyl Visions
Just uploaded fifteen different Victor Christmas recordings - check it out: www.carolinaphonosociety.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Royal Purple cylinder question

2012-12-04 Thread Vinyl Visions
The Al Bernard cylinder is still a good prohibition title and a great find... Back to my original thread about Royal Purple cylinders - I mentioned that I found an Arthur Middleton - Freedom for all forever #29011 without a box. Sunday I found the correct empty box with the correct titled top -

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

2012-11-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
Steve,Did you buy that hand wind Berliner from eBay that closed last week?Curt > From: steve_nor...@msn.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:14:31 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] reproducers with the strap across the front for the > very early Berliner hand winds > > > phon

Re: [Phono-L] Its Christmas in North Carolina...

2012-11-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
at job on on that website. I'm sure > you hear that a lot. :-) > > Thanks for getting us into the Holiday spirit with the vintage music. > > Dennis > > > > --- On Thu, 11/29/12, Vinyl Visions wrote: > > From: Vinyl Visions > Subject: [Phono-L] Its Ch

Re: [Phono-L] Save high quality eBay scans

2012-11-30 Thread Vinyl Visions
> > That can't be an original finish. You can see that it is shiny as heck > but > > you can also see stained wood underneath the finish. Sheesh. > > > > Ron L > > > > -Original Message- > > From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:p

[Phono-L] Its Christmas in North Carolina...

2012-11-29 Thread Vinyl Visions
Check our website for Holiday cheer - Edison Nutcracker, Victor Nutcracker, Dickens... www.carolinaphonosociety.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Save high quality eBay scans

2012-11-29 Thread Vinyl Visions
eason I find that a right click and "save image as" does > collect the original with no secret handshakes or reading of chicken > entrails. > > On 11/28/2012 09:24 PM, Vinyl Visions wrote: > > Ever wish you could save high quality eBay scans from various listings? For > &

Re: [Phono-L] Save high quality eBay scans

2012-11-28 Thread Vinyl Visions
high quality eBay scans > > For some reason I find that a right click and "save image as" does > collect the original with no secret handshakes or reading of chicken > entrails. > > On 11/28/2012 09:24 PM, Vinyl Visions wrote: > > Ever wish you could save

[Phono-L] Save high quality eBay scans

2012-11-28 Thread Vinyl Visions
Ever wish you could save high quality eBay scans from various listings? For example look at this current listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1902-Edison-Standard-Cylinder-Phonograph-w-Original-Blue-Flower-Horn-Gorgeous-/190758684576?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c6a1a87a0 Would you like to be a

Re: [Phono-L] Maroon Amberol?

2012-11-28 Thread Vinyl Visions
Now that the Purple Amberol issue is settled (and by the way, in person they appear more purple than maroon as previously described) - how scarce are they? Any opinion on values - this one is in excellent condition? > From: allena...@aol.com > Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:53:15 -0500 > To: phono-l@

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