Here's another one...
http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5631&start=0
George P.
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From: john robles
To: Antique Phonograph List
Sent: Sun, Aug 7, 2011 8:12 am
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Model O Reproducer Instructions
Here is a link to a jpg of th
text and
he mention of two of Berliner's US patents : Nov 1887, May 1888." So if these
records were printed in germany they would still contain the US patent?
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From: gpaul2000
To: phono-l
Sent: Sat, Aug 6, 2011 9:06 am
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Berl
No, no - - the 5" Berliners were pressed in Germany by two firms. Stephan
Puille has had a couple of excellent articles published in The Sound Box that
cover this period in detail.
George P.
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From: Rick Mazur
To: phono-l
Sent: Sat, Aug 6, 2011 4:48 am
Subject:
How can you argue with such eloquence? :)
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From: George Glastris
To: Antique Phonograph List
Sent: Sat, Jul 9, 2011 7:56 pm
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Retail Cylinder Box???
I shall take my hat off to the other George and say I've not seen one with a
Concert m
These boxes indeed turn up now and then. I have the 3, 6, and 12-record
varieties myself, and I've seen other examples in various collections. A
dealer had a 3-record version for sale at Union last month. The boxes are
printed, "The Pardell Folding Box", and were evidently offered to dealers
I've been to Dearborn only once - and that was 10 years ago. At that time, the
only talking machine I saw at the Henry Ford was an exhibition Bergmann tinfoil
phonograph. I doubt that most people noticed it or even knew what it was
unless they paused to read the little sign. Greenfield Villag
There are a number of postcards from the WWI era that show Victrola VIs and IXs
in use. It should be pointed out that "in the field" for US troops means rear
areas such as hospitals, supply depots, and rest areas. I've never seen a
photo of a talking machine in an American trench or dugout. T
I've seen a number of A&Ns over the years (including my own), but I've never
seen one numbered in the 3000 range. I expect yours was one of the last ones
produced.
George P.
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From: bruce78rpm
To: Antique Phonograph List
Sent: Fri, May 27, 2011 3:18 am
Subject:
Tim has indeed made some great improvements to In The Groove. I'm paid up for
the next two years! I'd like to also recommend the California Antique
Phonograph Society's journal, The Sound Box, to all collectors. You can look
over an issue at www.antiquephono.org. and join up if you like wha
Thanks, Rich, for the mention of our books. It's funny - - when asking $50 or
$70 for a book, we believed it was incumbent upon us to provide the best
photography we could. (I think we improved over the years!) Yet, someone
selling an item on eBay, for which they expect to receive hundreds
Peterson died shortly after his second arrest, as I recall. In any event, he
has gone to his greater reward...
George P.
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From: Dennis Back
To: Antique Phonograph List
Sent: Sun, Jan 23, 2011 7:44 pm
Subject: [Phono-L] Phonograph related theft
Anybody k
I believe that the only Amberolas that have three sets of numbers matching
(mechanism number, cabinet ID plate, and cabinet numbers) are those whose
cabinets were manufactured at the West Orange factory. There were at least 4
manufacturers of 1A cabinets, and even more for 1Bs. There are relat
No, I don't expect to find a period written record.
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From: Rich
To: Antique Phonograph List
Sent: Tue, Jan 11, 2011 12:54 pm
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Amberola I vs III innards
How do you explain original machines that have been in the same family
since new
I'd be most grateful to see period documentation of that practice. Can you
direct me?
George P.
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From: Rich
To: Antique Phonograph List
Sent: Tue, Jan 11, 2011 12:13 pm
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Amberola I vs III innards
Seems that after many of those mac
Jerry is correct about mixing a 1A and a III, but a 1B uses the same mechanism
as the III. Even so, the number stamped into the III mechanism will not match
that on the 1A/B cabinet. This sort of mixing & matching permanently separates
mechanisms and cabinets, preventing the proper restoration
Thanks Loran - I didn't realize that. How would I post a photo?
George P.
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From: Loran T. Hughes
To: Antique Phonograph List
Sent: Sat, Jan 8, 2011 11:43 am
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vic R
Ah, but you CAN post reasonably sized photos on Phono-L! As long as
No, the gray parts are cast as usual, and stamped metal as usual for the corner
braces, but with a gray finish.
George P.
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From: Vinyl Visions
To: phono-l
Sent: Fri, Jan 7, 2011 11:33 pm
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vic R
Is the gray part zinc? The horn for
I've only seen 2 or 3 myself. Only the first couple thousand Rs were done that
way. I have one here, but we can't post photos. I'll be happy to post photos
on one of the forums if you'd like.
George P.
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From: DeeDee Blais
To: phono-l
Sent: Fri, Jan 7,
Keep in mind that the very earliest Rs did not have the oxidized finish, but
merely a dull gray metal finish. I will happily trade an original R support
arm with a decent oxidized finish for the same arm in the original dull gray.
George P.
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From: Peter F
I received my copy a few days ago, and it's fabulous. The labels are
eye-popping, and there's a ton of information, including a very thorough
exploration of Berliner records and the birth of American Zonophone. Picture
discs, personality recordings, test pressings, pattern labels that never ma
Ditto Ron and Steve's comments.
George
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From: Peter Fraser
To: Antique Phonograph List
Sent: Mon, Oct 18, 2010 7:58 pm
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison on Glenn Beck
I didn't raise the subject, but I understand and agree that we are best to stay
on topic a
$8500.00
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From: Don Henry
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Fri, Oct 15, 2010 3:24 pm
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 7, Issue 147
Hello All:
Does anyone know what they were asking for the Columbia A with the Bettini
reproducer?
Thanks,
Don Henr
Mike,
Cabinets for Edison floor model coin-ops (and I suspect Rosenfields as well)
were manufactured by the Edward Jordan Company in Brooklyn.
I will respond to the email you sent me when I can lay my hands on some coin-op
materials that I've stashed...
George P.
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Best to all,
George P.
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From: Jack Whelan
To: Phono-L
Sent: Mon, May 17, 2010 10:12 pm
Subject: [Phono-L] CAPS membership via PayPal
G
Steve,
I'm gratified to hear that you continue to enjoy the article on the 1896-1901
"Home." (Not only did I read it, but I wrote it!) Your kind remarks on that
article as well as The Sound Box are much appreciated.
Anyone wishing to subscribe to The Sound Box may do so my logging onto th
Harvey,
An Edison "Home" numbered in the 3400 range would date from February 1898. As
I noted yesterday on the ATM board, "Homes" began appearing with nickel-plated
mandrels in October/November 1898. Hope this helps - -
George P.
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From: harvey kravitz
Steve,
As quoted from the ad, the stylus was a "hard composition tip." I'm not sure
I'd want to play any prized records with it!
Jim,
As mentioned in a previous email, the photo of the earlier glass-based version
can be seen in Antique Phonograph Accessories & Contraptions on page 72, Fig.
Yes - - less than half the diameter of the Graphophone's diaphragm.
George P.
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From: Jim Nichol
To: Antique Phonograph List
Sent: Sun, Mar 28, 2010 10:24 am
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] What is this?
So the Ruby Point is much smaller than a reproducers diaphrag
The "Ruby Point" was a replacement cup & stylus meant for a Graphophone
reproducer. The owner would remove the original metal stylus arm, cement the
"Ruby Point" into place on the diaphragm, and enjoy the results. An ad in the
June 1900 issue of The Phonoscope claimed,
"Sells Like Hot Cake
This is the "Ruby Point", invented by Jay Warren Moyer and sold by the Penn
Phonograph Company in 1900 for $1. Unfortunately, the disc is missing its red
stylus. Neat little item - and in a Hawthorne & Sheble "Aluminum Disc" box
which originally housed a similar item.
George P.
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Jim,
This is only my personal experience - - which may be counter to everyone else's.
We had a 2002 Toyota Rav 4 which we liked very much until last summer when the
transmission self-destructed at 120,000 miles. (I'm a stickler for maintenance
- - our other vehicle is a Chevy Astro van with
Tim moved from Westminster 5 years ago, so don't send anything there! The PO
Box 747, Henrietta, NY 14467 address is correct. You can also contact him at
phonop...@aol.com.
George P.
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From: Greg Bogantz
To: Antique Phonograph List
Sent: Mon, Feb 1, 201
Well, I'm no clock "expert," but for several reasons, I believe this one to be
a fake. There have been a number of phony advertising clocks popping up on
eBay over the past few years, and I'd suggest extreme caution whenever
considering one.
I'd enumerate my reasons, but I don't want to inad
I wouldn't want anyone - especially newcomers to the hobby - to be confused:
wax Amberol Records are all 4 minute. Amberol was Edison's trade name for 4
minute cylinder records. From 1908-1912 these Amberol Records were made of a
black wax-like substance. From late 1912 - 1929 the 4 minute
A home-made creation.
George P.
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From: Steven Medved
To: Phono-l ; phonolist
Sent: Tue, Dec 22, 2009 9:05 pm
Subject: [Phono-L] Any ideas on this unusual box?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270485841384&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Mike,
I thought for sure that article was in The Sound Box, but you're right - - it
isn't there. Rene wrote the article; perhaps you should contact him about its
location. I'm stumped.
George P.
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From: Michael F. Khanchalian
To: Antique Phonograph List
Sen
Wow! You know, I have a bridge I can sell you...it looks like the Brooklyn
Bridge...tastes like the...
George
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From: Ray & Phyllis Wilenzick
To: Antique Phonograph List
Sent: Thu, Aug 27, 2009 11:23 am
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Ediphone questions
ok,ok
The one we showed in the book was from the mid-teens; much earlier than Don's
example. I didn't realize this color had been available for such a long time
span. Interesting...
George P.
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From: Steven Medved
To: Phono-l
Sent: Wed, Aug 26, 2009 6:42 pm
Subjec
Yes! We pictured one of these maroon Ediphones in Discovering Antique
Phonographs on page 147, Figure 3-118.
George P.
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From: Jay Horenstein
To: 'Antique Phonograph List'
Sent: Wed, Aug 26, 2009 4:20 pm
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Ediphone questions
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