Re: [Phono-L] Wanted: Columbia 611 grill

elp I’ve received from this forum. > > John > > > > *From:* Phono-L [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] *On Behalf Of *William > Zucca via Phono-L > *Sent:* Thursday, October 19, 2017 4:56 AM > *To:* Antique Phonograph List > *Cc:* William Zucca > *Subject:* Re: [P

Re: [Phono-L] Wanted: Columbia 611 grill

for boxes. Put the drawing in the mail > today. Priority Mail with tracking number: 9114 9014 9645 1122 8222 36 > > Sorry to take so long. > > John > > > > *From:* Phono-L [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] *On Behalf Of *William > Zucca via Phono-L > *Se

Re: [Phono-L] Wanted: Columbia 611 grill

:* Phono-L [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] *On Behalf Of *William Zucca via Phono-L *Sent:* Tuesday, April 11, 2017 5:19 PM *To:* Antique Phonograph List *Cc:* William Zucca *Subject:* Re: [Phono-L] Wanted: Columbia 611 grill William Zucca P.O. box 266 Rochester, Vermont 05767 Thank you John

Re: [Phono-L] Wanted: Columbia 611 grill

William Zucca P.O. box 266 Rochester, Vermont 05767 Thank you John On Apr 11, 2017 5:16 PM, "John Selph via Phono-L" wrote: > Sorry to take so long to respond. Have been trying to get the garage > cleaned up a bit so I can work on things. Unless its an emergency, I > should

Re: [Phono-L] Wanted: Columbia 611 grill

to > sell, I am currently getting ready to recover mine, so it would not be > difficult for me to trace out a pattern on heavy paper for you. > > John > > > > *From:* Phono-L [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] *On Behalf Of *William > Zucca via Phono-L > *Sent:* Tu

Re: [Phono-L] Wanted: Columbia 611 grill

; > Ron > > > > *From:* Phono-L [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] *On Behalf Of *William > Zucca via Phono-L > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 14, 2017 10:32 PM > *To:* Antique Phonograph List > *Cc:* William Zucca > *Subject:* Re: [Phono-L] Wanted: Columbia 611 grill >

Re: [Phono-L] Wanted: Columbia 611 grill

> I've got an entire functioning 611 with a somewhat rough cabinet you can > have for $150. Grill looks fine. Mechanically it is great. > > > > > > Ron L in North Attleboro, MA. > > > > *From:* Phono-L [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] *On Behalf Of *Willi

[Phono-L] Wanted: Columbia 611 grill

Hello All: I need a grill for my little Columbia 611 VivaTonal phonograph. Please write if you have one available. Regards, BillZ ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org Unsubscribe: phono-l-unsubscr...@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Reproduction Orthophonic Reproducer shells?

Dear Ron: I don't think Mr. Sitco will have all the parts you need with him at the show unless you call him ahead of time to ask for them. He couldn't possibly take all his available parts to the show and the first time I walked up to his table and asked for Orthophonic parts, he told me that he do

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc Stylus Rebuild

Would someone send me Steve's email address? BillZ at the following personal address: rochr...@gmail.com On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 1:01 PM, wrote: > Thankyou all. Ive reached out by email to Steve. Thx again. robert > > > -- Original message-- > > *From: *Melissa Ricci via Phono-L > >

Re: [Phono-L] Victor VE-9-40E sidearm

he last time I pursued the project, in 2002, I was thinking final > finishing and gold plating but the cost was high, this time I'll ask for a > less finished and un plated. If it still looks out of range I'll send you > the sample. What kind of prices do you expect? > > Mark

[Phono-L] Victor VE-9-40E sidearm

is a non-destructive process and I can guarantee the safety of your precious part during the effort. If you have such a side-arm that might be available for this purpose, please contact me at rochr...@gmail.com. Best Regards, William Zucca Rochester, Vermont NOTES: --The side arm used on

Re: [Phono-L] Orthophonic vs. Electric?

Richard: I think so. I have owned three Credenzas as well as a 10-50 and 9-40 and all needed a little horn resealing. I don't remember where I read this tip but since it works well, I will pass it along. One can put a light bulb inside and then outside of a Credenza horn while in a dark room and

Re: [Phono-L] Orthophonic vs. Electric?

For years I poo-pooed listening to electric records on an Orthophonic machine, always playing them instead on a modern turntable with a collector noise reduction unit. But I discovered that I had never heard a properly restored Orthophonic machine playing a Victor Orthophonic record. By properly

Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 10, Issue 248

You and everyone else, Brantley! I, too, have been searching for this one. The last one that came up on eBay sold for over $300 - which out bid me. Cheers! Will (Chicago, IL) On Nov 24, 2013, at 2:00 PM, phono-l-requ...@oldcrank.org wrote: > Hi! > > Happy holidays to all.? Does anyone in

Re: [Phono-L] No reports of Wayne show?

OK Steve: The parking lot on Saturday morning was the biggest I remember, perhaps because the weather was so nice. It was a preview of the Sunday but there were some people with stuff to sell that were not among the vendors on Sunday. I bought about 40 records including two electric Diamond Discs

Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 10, Issue 168

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Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 10, Issue 166

I would contact Bryan Wright. He found a company in the Netherlands that pressed 78s for him (he recorded Bix Beiderbecke's piano solos). Good luck! Will William Berndt On Aug 15, 2013, at 2:00 PM, phono-l-requ...@oldcrank.org wrote: > Send Phono-L mailing list submissions to >

Re: [Phono-L] Any modern-produced 78s?

There are at least a dozen pressing plants in the US alone that still produce 33 1/3 and 45 RPM records. These are predominantly for record collectors and audiophiles. I to some degree doubt that they could produce a viable 78rpm record that people would want as they are using Vinyl presses and any

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

I just have to make a comment about collectors...WE are the weirdest bunch of folks around. Over the years of collecting phonos, radios, and records, I have met paranoids, cheapskates, grumpy old guys, loony right-wingers, guys with guns and/or big rolls of hundred doll

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia-Kolster 950 - Radio Phonograph Combination

Barry: Can you send pics of the 950 for sale to: rochr...@gmail.com Thanks, Green Mountain Bill On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 10:09 AM, ba...@barrykasindorf.com < ba...@barrykasindorf.com> wrote: > Hi > I have a 950 that is complete for sale. And Roman in CT has one he got > from me. > > -Barry > > >

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia-Kolster 950 - Radio Phonograph Combination

ba...@barrykasindorf.com ba...@barrykasindorf.com via oldcrank.org 10:09 AM (4 hours ago) to Antique Hi I have a 950 that is complete for sale. And Roman in CT has one he got from me. Arvin: This is the info he sent. Bi

Re: [Phono-L] Columbia-Kolster 950 - Radio Phonograph Combination

Dear Arvin: I have a Columbia-Kolster 940 and have taken pictures of it for you. Are pictures allowed on this list? I don't think so. So if you send me your personal e-mail address, I will attach the pictures. Regards, Green Mountain Bill On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 8:46 AM, Arvin Casas wrote:

Re: [Phono-L] Interesting or Uninteresting Suitcase standard observation.

It has a winged C and older style carriage thumbscrew. Serial #3624 Bill On 3/25/13 8:23 PM, "Steven Medved" wrote: > >Hello Bill, What is the serial number of the Standard? The early ones do >not have a gear cover. Did it have a reproducer? Steve > > Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:56:46 -0500 >>

[Phono-L] Interesting or Uninteresting Suitcase standard observation.

I picked up a suitcase standard very inexpensively today (of the 2 clip variety). I got it and started to look at it and realized that it's mechanism is different than the banner model A standard. The spring barrel is smaller and appears to use a different spring and the turn off mechanism appears

[Phono-L] Amberola 50 gear cover wanted to buy

I picked up a Amberola Model 50 today and it is missing the gear cover and screws, otherwise it's in really great shape. Does anyone have an extra Amberola 50 gear cover and hopefully screws they would like to sell? On another less pressing note, I am looking for a mint fireside model A. Anyone h

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc 250 Mystery

5+ years and thousands of plays) > > > - Original Message - From: "William Zucca" > > To: "Antique Phonograph List" > Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 5:42 AM > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc 250 Mystery > > > > OK everyone. Thanks. Qu

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc 250 Mystery

Mountain Bill On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 5:07 AM, wrote: > hi bill > i have one on one of my machines > its an electric cut off on the dd > zono > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: William Zucca > To: Antique Phonograph List > Sent: Wed, Feb

[Phono-L] Diamond Disc 250 Mystery

Hello Phonolisters: Today while I was out looking for records I came across an Edison Diamond Disc player, model 250 that had several items that I have never seen before. Attached to the bottom of the brass portion of the top of the horn just behind the locking ferrule is a small brass pipe that

Re: [Phono-L] Charlie Hummel on TV

It was only about 5 minutes long near the end of the show. They gave more time to the stupid, dorky host and the dead animal girl. Regards, Green Mountain Bill On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 9:45 AM, wrote: > The minute long one was the PREVIEW I posted last week. So... Charley (by > the way Charley

Re: [Phono-L] Charlie Hummel on TV

Well, I saw it. It was nice to see Charlie on TV, his house and his collection. Two coin-ops were featured and Charlie did a great job demonstrating his enthusiasm for everything Edison. He didn't, however, fit in with the other weird stuff shown on the show. His hobby is clean and sensible and

Re: [Phono-L] Opera Reproduction Horn Opinion

Are these similar to the Gfell horns? Any opinion on the quality, authenticity of one vs the other? I am seriously tempted to buy this horn, I think it would look 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 apa

[Phono-L] Opera Reproduction Horn Opinion

Anyone have an opinion on these horns or know the origin? http://www.ebay.com/itm/STUNNING-REPRODUCTION-MAHOGANY-WOOD-CYGNET-HORN-EDI SON-OPERA-PHONOGRAPH-/28100366?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4170375b9 e Bill On 1/25/13 9:17 AM, "Ron L'Herault" wrote: >Hi Mike, > >It is for a friend, Kirk

Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles

I order the Japanese susudake needles from that same eBay seller. I keep the needles in a jar with a silica packet to keep them as dry as possible. If your machine has an automatic brake, disengage it. For some reason when I leave it on, the bamboo point won't make it through a 10" record, b

Re: [Phono-L] Fibre Needles Phono-L Digest, Vol 10, Issue 3

The last batch of fibre needles (Japanese susudake) I bought from an eBay seller in Oregon. As long as I slip the autobrake post out, they play quite well. If I don't, the needles wear down too quickly. I use a Wade #2 trimmer for those. Mostly, I use medium tone steel needles (and soft tone

[Phono-L] corner columns for Standard model A needed

I recently acquired a little Standard model A phonograph and the case came with only one of its 4 corner columns. Before I consider reproducing the missing columns, I thought I would ask here if any of you have a parts cabinet for this machine who would be willing to sell me the three I need. Pho

[Phono-L] Red Banner Long Case Edison Home A

Yes this is true about the case it is the earlier of them. I been looking for just the Banner for the edison B home and well I can not find one any where. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Electrola reproducer?

Hello All: I am looking for an Electrola reproducer and/or small side arm for my Electrola VE9-40E. Please write me at rochr...@gmail.com if you can help. Thanks, GrnMountainBill -- >From The Hubbard House On the park in Rochester, Vermont where it's always 1929. __

[Phono-L] Missing sonora extention

Hello Bob Please check your inbox I emaild you some pictures I may have your sonora extention your missing needle in a haystack sincerely william shenette ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Victor Tone-Arm assistance needed

I always put lots of grease to keep the bearings in while putting the arm back together AND I also put lots of grease on both surfaces of the felt donut below the arm where it contacts the iron casting elbow to order to make a good seal. GrnMountainBill On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 12:31 PM, Ron L'Hera

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[Phono-L] WTD: Lid Switch for Victrola VV-9-40E

Hello All: I am in need of a lid switch for my Victor VV-9-40E. This switch fits below the motor board on the the top of the dashpot and is activated when the lid is raised. I believe that it is the same switch that is used on the Borgia I and Borgia II. I have photos available of the switch I

[Phono-L] Diamond Model A

Anyone have an extra diamond model A they want to part with? Bill ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] Edison Portable - some should jump on this

Not really interested myself in lateral machines, but here is a rarity going cheep. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-1929-Edison-P-2-Needle-Type-Portable-P honograph-/251094688850?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7668e452#ht_5537wt _1026 ___ Phono-L

Re: [Phono-L] Union wishlist

Brice, where will you be? Thanks Bill On 6/7/12 10:42 PM, "Brice Paris" wrote: > >Bill see brice Paris he brought a >Very nice original one with receipt and instructions book > > >On Jun 7, 2012, at 11:03 AM, William Taney wrote: > >> I have a friend looki

Re: [Phono-L] Union wishlist

I have a friend looking for a nice oak Amberola 75 Bill On 6/7/12 10:35 AM, "Ken and Brenda Brekke" wrote: >If anyone has a "Remove this Tag to attach Tapered Arm" metal tag for a >Victor, please contact me at the Union Phonograph show. I set up in the >back room in the Northeast corner. I a

[Phono-L] Victor Orthophonic Credenza adjustment

In February I purchased a Victor VE8-30X. I really wanted one with a spring motor, but when I visited Ron Haring, of the six or so machines he had (he has an unbelievable inventory - well worth a visit) one was in such fine condition that I caved and bought it. Having sold my Victor VV4-3, I wa

Re: [Phono-L] Rob Mallet

Dear Steve: I have to agree with Tim. Rob is as honest is the day is long and is certainly not in need of $200. Someone is confused and I am sure it is not Rob. GrnMountainBill On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 9:40 AM, Tim Fabrizio wrote: > I have to chime in here and say I've known Rob for many years

[Phono-L] Victor double reproducer tonearm wanted

Hello Phonolisters: I am in need of a new working tonearm for my Victor VE 9-40E Electrola radio/phono or replacement parts for the electrical pickup swivel arm. As you probably know, these parts were potmetal and are frequently swollen and/or cracked. Please see the following link to see a simi

Re: [Phono-L] ebay fraudlent seller

ve caveat emptor on ebay too > zono > > > > -Original Message- > From: William Zucca > To: Antique Phonograph List > Sent: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 1:56 pm > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] ebay fraudlent seller > > > It isn't phono related but I bought a 1909-S V

Re: [Phono-L] ebay fraudlent seller

It isn't phono related but I bought a 1909-S V.D.B. cent at a flea market some years ago for a "bargain" price ant when I sent it in to a certification service it turned out to be an "added S mint mark" to a plain, old 1909 V.D.B. cent. On one hand, bargains do turn up in attics, yard sales, and f

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola grills & cloth question

Yes, this is helpful information for me too but I wonder what kind of cloth is most like original. That are many nice, rich looking 1920s radio speaker cloths available but other than that, I wouldn't have a clue what to use. My Amberola 50 has some sort of faded ribbed paisley cloth on it that s

[Phono-L] 1920s recording heads

Greetings All in Phonograph Land: I have several very interesting recording heads that have been in my collection for over 40 years and which were described to me at the time of purchase as being from the 1920s. Two of them are electrical and one is acoustical. I have always thought that the ele

[Phono-L] What is the origin of this odd Edison Gem from Thailand

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-AND-UNUSUAL-EDISON-BELL-GEM-CYLINDER-PHONOGRAPH-ALL-ORIGINAL-ALUMINIUM-HORN-/140626886569?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20be03ffa9 never seen anything quite like this... ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] Fraud Artists and Crooks descend on Craigslist

flag with me from the beginning. Most inquirers would >>>>>>> ask >>>>>>> " >>>>>>> I see the vicotrola ad on craigslist. The victrola looks very nice to >>>>>>> me >>>>>>> and I am very inter

Re: [Phono-L] Fraud Artists and Crooks descend on Craigslist

aracter after the serial numbbers appear on the id > > >> >> plate?" > > >> >> My point is the sincere inquirer would not provide a sort abrupt > > >> >> questio > > >> >> and he or she will use terms foundin yo

Re: [Phono-L] Fraud Artists and Crooks descend on Craigslist

What a load of crap. I hate those guys. I was confused the first time they tried it with me and I only wonder how many less sophisticated, first-time craigslist sellers give up after not being able to figure out what the hell is going on with these messages. Some sellers ask for a phone number f

[Phono-L] WTB: Victrola 1050

Dear Phonolisters: I am looking for a Victrola 1050 changer to add to my collection. If you have one for know of one for sale, please contact me at: rochr...@gmail.com Regards, GrnMountainBill ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

Re: [Phono-L] converting an Amberola 30 to using a Amberola 50 mechanism

My understanding is you don't even need to swap mechanisms, you can install a second spring barrel in a model 30 and have the same result. Bill On Oct 10, 2011, at 11:59 AM, Bob Maffit wrote: > Phono Folks: > > > > I have heard in the past that one can take an Edison Amberola 50 mechanism > a

[Phono-L] Wanted: Rubber needle cup for portable Victrola

Hello All: I am in need of at least one (possible two) rubber needle/reproducer cup for a Victor VV-2-35 portable Victrola. If you have such a thing available, please contact me at: rochr...@gmail.com Regards, Green Mountain Bill ___ Phono-L mailing l

Re: [Phono-L] Any interest in a mahogany A-150 Diamond Disk?

Not really interested in a A-150. Am still on the lookout for the perfect A-250. Bill On Sep 11, 2011, at 9:06 PM, DeeDee Blais wrote: > If anyone has any interest in an Edison A-150 please let me know. It's an > original mahogany example in good shape. It needs a stylus and the on/off > cont

[Phono-L] WTB: Victor horn speaker driver and knob for Victrola R-20

Dear Phonolisters: I am still looking for a Victor horn speaker driver and a tiny knob that goes on the battery compartment door on my Victrola R-20. This model Victrola is a small floor cabinet similar to that used on the Consolette model Victrola but has under its lid an RCA model 20 battery ra

Re: [Phono-L] Mystery box (Edison)

I didn't know that edison ever made a lateral option with his DD phono's except the last gasp Edisonics. Does anyone have one of these or a picture of one? On Aug 23, 2011, at 8:47 AM, Philip Carli wrote: > I know on the earlier part of this forum someone mentioned the possibility of > the box h

Re: [Phono-L] Odd pairing

could be 100 bucks in parts there... Note that there is a damper rod near the back for volume. Could the rest be some kind of brunswick? Bill On Aug 15, 2011, at 9:32 AM, john robles wrote: > I hate to see people get taken in by this type of shenanigan. Possibly the > seller doesn't know what i

[Phono-L] R-20 Victrola and some parts needed

Dear Phonolisters: I recently acquired a Victrola R-20 which resembles a Victrola Consolette model in appearance but which has only an RCA Radio model 20 under its top lid. Like the Consolette has two door in the front which when open show a cloth horn cover and below that a compartment for ba

Re: [Phono-L] auctioning phonos

Can you post a list of the Edison machines and Cylinder records? Bill On Jul 21, 2011, at 1:23 PM, bruce78...@comcast.net wrote: > Do you have the record collection in a word document or other file that you > can send out for review. Any record collector worth his salt is going to want > to kno

Re: [Phono-L] cylinder speed tester

For 12 bucks you really can't go wrong with the laser, it is way more reliable and surefire than counting manually and all the cylinder strobes I have seen pretty much suck. And yes, new lightbulbs render them useless, CFL's don't flicker @ 60hz.. Bill On Jul 7, 2011, at 11:09 AM, Steven Medved

Re: [Phono-L] Diamond Disc coming to CA?

Kurt, Not that I need another Edison but I do like the style of this model. How much are you asking for the Edison? I remember that my C150 cost me over $140.00 to ship from MA so shipping fees will be higher on this model because of the distance. Will you be listing this on ebay? I received t

Re: [Phono-L] Panel Mount Radiola for Sale

Greg: Did you get my message of last night saying that I would like to buy the Radiola Panel? Bill in Vermont rochr...@gmail.com On Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 7:01 PM, Greg Acker wrote: > I just bought a panel mount Radiola V111 battery radio - around 1924, and > I wanted to see if anyone on the li

Re: [Phono-L] Panel Mount Radiola for Sale

Dear Greg: I would like to buy the Radiola you mention below. Do you have a paypal account? Bill Zucca Rochester, VT On Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 7:01 PM, Greg Acker wrote: > I just bought a panel mount Radiola V111 battery radio - around 1924, and > I wanted to see if anyone on the list could us

Re: [Phono-L] looking for a report on union

There was one out in the tent directly past the door to the hall. Bill On Jun 13, 2011, at 8:42 AM, Bruce wrote: I didn't see a VTLA but Doug Defeis did have a Circassion 16 for sale. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf O

[Phono-L] How long do you leave Kotton Kleanser on.

I am about to clean up a cabinet with Kotton Kleanser and want to know how long should it be left on before wiping? Is it safe on the decals? Bill ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Amberola D-X flutter troubleshooting

Got a question. I have a Amberola D-X that has a flutter or water sound when playing. I have made it a new belt, it is clean lubricated and the motor runs strong. The only thing I have to suspect is the mandrel pulley. Do those swell or become deformed. The mandrel pulley is pot metal and appea

Re: [Phono-L] Barney Google Blue Amberol

It's Blue Amberol 4757 On Jun 5, 2011, at 3:57 AM, D P Ingram wrote: Cylinder number ? ¦ D P Ingram ¦ Ab Ingram Oy ¦ ¦ darren at ingram.fi ¦ www.ingram.fi ¦ ¦ ¦ MUSIC LIBRARY FINLAND - www.musiclibrary.fi ¦ ¦ +358 6 781 0275 (FIN) ¦ extn 8001 ¦ On 5 jun 2011, at 07.37, Bill Taney wrote

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Army & Navy

I bid on one of them too. I think I stopped at about 700 and also had the feeling it would be a machine that might wind up in storage and felt that would be a waste (what good is a machine if you don't play it occasionally) Bill On May 27, 2011, at 10:40 AM, bruce78...@comcast.net wrote: Makes

[Phono-L] Kotton Cleanser / New Life Wood Conditioner technique advice

What would the recommendation be for cleaning up a cabinet the clearly does not warrent refinishing but is dirty and a bit alligatored and darkened? It is an Edison cylinder machine. Also what do you do about the banner, are these safe on the decals? Also which of these two is the better and le

Re: [Phono-L] You gotta love this... "Museum Quality Black PattiRecord"

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Antique-Early-Edison-Phonograph-w-Cygnet-horn-/120725347090?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1bca9b12#ht_1213wt_948 This is a pretty awesome external horn Amberola 30 if anyone has a grand floating around for that type of greatness. Bill On May 18, 2011, at 9:38 PM, Albe

Re: [Phono-L] You gotta love this... "Museum Quality Black Patti Record"

He may just be crazy not know what these things are worth.. Most of his sales were $25 dollar Champion/Gennett Country and Western records and if you are looking for a particular title or record 25 bucks is not that much to pop for. How he came up with 12,500 for that Victor Sousa record I just

Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 8, Issue 143

Why would it strike horror? I would think that would be a very prestigious and important job for music preservation… On May 15, 2011, at 12:01 PM, Thomas Edison wrote: > I know this will strike horror in some collectors,. However when LOC moved > the archives from D.C. To Culpepper, I applied f

Re: [Phono-L] Todd Augsburger

I agree that I also see no evidence of a kindly, merciful being which oversaw Nature and the world, however no one really knows. However, that's not the point, ALS is just an awful disease, I knew someone who had it - anything that gives someone with this hope and comfort or gives some kind of p

Re: [Phono-L] radio transmitter

I have owned a TH-5.0 for several months and it works great! It is very simple to set up and use and they have an optional outside antenna that increases the transmission range dramatically if you want to be a neighborhood DJ or live on a farm. I bought it directly from Talking House (www.talking

Re: [Phono-L] Off Topic - Radio Conversion

em there either. But > one > day... > Abe > > On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 11:44 AM, William Zucca > wrote: > > > I did the same thing since poor AM reception and terrible programming > does > > not lend itself to quality listening time on my old radios. The > >

Re: [Phono-L] Off Topic - Radio Conversion

I did the same thing since poor AM reception and terrible programming does not lend itself to quality listening time on my old radios. The transmitter works very well and covers my whole house and part of the yard. I am most fond of early radio/phono combination machines like the Brunswick Radiol

Re: [Phono-L] WTB: door pulls for Radiola-Electrola RE-57

; Thank you, > George Vollema > Great Lakes Antique Phonograph > 5092 Muskego Dr. > Newaygo MI 49337-8556 > 231-652-5753 > www.victroladoctor.com > - Original Message - > From: William Zucca > To: Antique Phonograph List > Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 11:

Re: [Phono-L] RCA horn driver needed

On Sun, Apr 24, 2011 at 1:20 PM, Ron L'Herault wrote: > They aren't rebuildable? > > Ron L (not a radio guy either) > > -Original Message- > From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] > On > Behalf Of William Zucca > Sent:

Re: [Phono-L] WTB: door pulls for Radiola-Electrola RE-57

> > If you come up with a picture forward it to me please so I can check for > you. > Thank you, > George Vollema > Great Lakes Antique Phonograph > Newaygo MI 49337-8556 > www.victroladoctor.com > - Original Message - > From: William Zucca > To: Antique

Re: [Phono-L] WTB: door pulls for Radiola-Electrola RE-57

orge Vollema > Great Lakes Antique Phonograph > Newaygo MI 49337-8556 > www.victroladoctor.com > - Original Message - > From: William Zucca > To: Antique Phonograph List > Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 7:29 AM > Subject: [Phono-L] WTB: door pulls for Radiola-Electrol

[Phono-L] RCA horn driver needed

George: I know you are not a radio guy but my favorite type of collectable phonograph is actually early radio/phono combination and other early RCA console battery radios. I am in need of several horn drivers for RCA radios that were used in Brunswick and Victor phonographs (see attached pics) an

[Phono-L] WTB: door pulls for Radiola-Electrola RE-57

Hello All: I am in need of a couple of door pulls for my Radiola-Electrola RE-57. The back plates are present but the dangly fobs are missing. I don't have a picture to send you showing what I need but I will continue to look on the Internet for a view of the cabinet showing the front of the doors

Re: [Phono-L] Orthophonic Tonearm ballbearing info

far as I know, they should all be the same. If one was bigger it is > because it is a poor replacement. > > Ron L > > -Original Message- > From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] > On > Behalf Of William Zucca > Sent: Saturday, Ap

[Phono-L] Orthophonic Tonearm ballbearing info

Hello All: I am working on an Orthophonic Victrola V V-4-40 and have cleaned out the old grease at the base of the tonearm as it attaches to the bracket bolted to the rear of the turntable deck. I find 5 small ball bearings there; one per divot in the cup on the bottom of the bracket. Am I nuts

Re: [Phono-L] eBay GEM - Is this real?

Yes, you have been taken, you should sell your C-1 to me for $1200 dollars and consider yourself lucky as it does not have nearly the paint job of that GEM ;-) Bill On Apr 11, 2011, at 12:18 PM, Bruce Mercer wrote: > UH-OH, have I been taken? I was told that my Edison C-1 is one of six known.

[Phono-L] Help with Columbia phono ID

Dear Members: I have a Columbia floor model phonograph that I cannot identify. It has short legs, two doors in front with 4- pivot out record wooden boxes with knobs, a drawer under the record boxes, and two horizontal slats for the volume control. Also unusual is that the motorboard under the l

Re: [Phono-L] Help with Columbia phono ID

Ron: Should I send you a picture? GrnMountainBill On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 3:49 PM, Ron L'Herault wrote: > Possibly a 150? > > Ron L > > -Original Message- > From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] > On > Behalf Of William

[Phono-L] Columbia Grafonola Volume Slats needed

Dear Phonolisters: I am in need to two replacement Columbia Grafonola volume slats to replace those on my machine (model unknown). Someone punched in the two slats on my machine breaking one end of each and splintering the wood around the pin on which the slats swivel. The broken pieces of wood

[Phono-L] Fwd: No luck yet getting mica diaphragm

Did you try Great Lakes Antique Phonograph? That is where I found a replacement mica for my Victor 4a soundbox. http://www.victroladoctor.com/ Will Begin forwarded message: From: William Zucca Date: February 28, 2011 8:27:21 PM CST To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] No luck

[Phono-L] No luck yet getting mica diaphragm

Hello Phonolisters: Despite suggestions from some of you, I have not been able to find a 1-15/16" mica diaphragm for my Claxtonola table model phonograph. Maybe someone else on the list who did not contact me with a suggestion could suggest a source? Thanks, GrnMountainBill _

[Phono-L] Black Swan-2

Dear Phonolisters: All the talk of Pattis and Swans in recent Phonolist postings makes me think of one of my "big fish that got away" stories. When I was in high school and living in Orlando, I made contact with an old collector who invited me over to trade some stuff. I brought

Re: [Phono-L] 1-15/16" mica diaphragm

Is his a business or is he an individual? Do you have contact info? Thanks, GrnMountainBill On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 12:35 PM, wrote: > Brian Krapes in Golden Co has these. Perfectly fashioned. > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: William Zucca > To:

[Phono-L] 1-15/16" mica diaphragm

Dear Phonolisters: I am restoring a very nice little Claxtonia table model phonograph and need to replace the reproducer diaphragm. It measures exactly 1-15/16" in diameter and has the usual small hole in the center. A snap ring holds it in place but spread in a narrow channel beneath the diaphra

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